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Blood of Hercules
- Villains of Lore, Book 1
- By: Jasmine Mas
- Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,278
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,278
I’m just a girl. And it turns out, I’m Hercules. I’m struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Greek mythology with mfm 😮💨
- By Destinyreadsbooks on 12-15-24
- Blood of Hercules
- Villains of Lore, Book 1
- By: Jasmine Mas
- Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow, Tristan Morris
Too Freaking Depressing
Reviewed: 02-21-25
The relentless self-denigration by the MC never ends! I was ready to slit my mental wrists by the end of the book. I kept reading because I thought I’d find a way to like her.
I obviously need to pay more attention when I see “dark fantasy” in a book’s description. I find nothing entertaining about child abuse/neglect, or controlling men. I especially hated seeing male characters who force their will on women, mentally or physically, while said woman fights her attraction for this behavior.
The author is a gifted writer and I’ll continue to look for different kinds of stories by her. Meanwhile, I have to go wash out my brain.
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Onyx Storm
- Empyrean, Book 3
- By: Rebecca Yarros
- Narrated by: Jasmin Walker, Justis Bolding, Teddy Hamilton, and others
- Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,963
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,401
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,401
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I'm spoiled by graphic audio
- By CAtkins on 01-22-25
- Onyx Storm
- Empyrean, Book 3
- By: Rebecca Yarros
- Narrated by: Jasmin Walker, Justis Bolding, Teddy Hamilton, Rebecca Soler
Strong Female Characters
Reviewed: 02-11-25
I love the writing, story, and narration. And dragons. You gotta love dragons, especially cranky ones who don’t suffer fools.
Here’s the big question: how long do I have to wait for the next book in the series?
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Wool
- The Silo Saga, Book 1
- By: Hugh Howey
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,428
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,803
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,801
The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside.
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5 out of 5 stars
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THIS is a strong female character
- By Alex on 03-23-23
- Wool
- The Silo Saga, Book 1
- By: Hugh Howey
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Excellent Description
Reviewed: 01-30-25
The characters are well defined, interesting, and the world building is fantastic! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Narrator did a good job keeping characters from sounding alike. That’s no easy chore, I bet.
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Once upon a Lucky Star
- Alpha Red, Book 2
- By: N.D. Shar
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27
My name is Storm Redfield: Navy Commander, still kicking ass at 161 years old. So far, I've had a good time in the twenty-third century. I discovered space travel and fought evil creatures in a distant star system. Made friends with a one-eyed Cyclopean who sounds like a British lord, discussed romance novels with a blushing AI therapist . . . And the cherry on the cake: had kinky sex with a gorgeous alien warrior. When a quiet return to Earth turns into an almost deadly mission, my universe is tipped upside down all over again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exciting
- By Toni O. on 01-05-25
- Once upon a Lucky Star
- Alpha Red, Book 2
- By: N.D. Shar
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
Love the Fast Pace
Reviewed: 12-28-24
Where is book 3? Just tell me. I can take it. I’m an adult - well, certainly not in my mind or imagination. I love this storyline!!!
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Home Is Where the Bodies Are
- By: Jeneva Rose
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Cassandra Campbell, Brittany Pressley, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,939
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,763
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,763
After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect Audio.
- By Black Women Read Too on 05-19-24
- Home Is Where the Bodies Are
- By: Jeneva Rose
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Cassandra Campbell, Brittany Pressley, Andrew Eiden
A Good Read
Reviewed: 11-25-24
I love a good mystery and this one has all the right elements. Characters I liked, some I didn’t, and plausible red herrings. Did I mention good writing? Yesssss!
Excellent narration. I looooooove January L.
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Drawing the Line
- Cops and Docs, Book 4
- By: KD Williamson
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 265
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 264
Detective Rebecca Wells, newly appointed to Atlanta's Juvenile Missing Person Unit, is a woman in a state of flux and on a mission to fix her unsatisfying personal life. That means reaching out to her ex, Dani, to make amends. But after sizing up the once warm, friendly woman she loved, Rebecca can't believe how unrecognizable she now is or how hurt she is. Is it too late for them? Has too much time passed to make things right?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Favorite Author and Performer.
- By Carolyn G. Manuel on 05-31-19
- Drawing the Line
- Cops and Docs, Book 4
- By: KD Williamson
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
Too much anger & angst
Reviewed: 10-14-24
I made it to Chapter 7 and had to bail. The anger is over the top and out of proportion for the entire situation. I read to be entertained, not irritated at all the characters.
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The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish
- A Novel
- By: Paula Brackston
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 195
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 195
England, 1881. Hereford Cathedral stands sentinel over the city, keeping its secrets, holding long forgotten souls in its stony embrace. Hecate Cavendish speeds through the cobbled streets on her bicycle, skirts hitched daringly high, heading for her new life as Assistant Librarian. But this is no ordinary collection of books. The cathedral houses an ancient chained library, wisdom guarded for centuries, mysteries and stories locked onto its worn, humble shelves. The most prized artifact, however, is the medieval world map which hangs next to Hecate’s desk.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narration was awful
- By karen on 08-25-24
- The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish
- A Novel
- By: Paula Brackston
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
Excellent narration
Reviewed: 09-30-24
The dialogue is sooo formal and stilted - yes, in keeping with the late 1800s, but an absolute boat anchor for pacing. The last two hours of the book finally caught and held my attention. Barely.
I liked the premise of the book. Maybe I’m just not a fan of historical fiction.
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Crossing the Line
- By: J.J. Arias
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 250
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 245
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 245
Newly appointed judge Jordan Blake is done with romance. But on a rare night out, she becomes captivated by Sierra, a woman half her age. Unable to resist her charms, the usually cautious Jordan gives in to a reckless night of passion. Law student Sierra Fuentes doesn't expect to see Jordan again. Pleasantly surprised when she ends up her intern, Sierra sees an opportunity to continue their steamy affair. If only Jordan would stop caring about the rules. With Sierra in her chambers, Jordan vows to keep their relationship strictly professional... even if she can't stop thinking about that night
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4 out of 5 stars
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Just not narrated in a sexy way
- By Shanna on 10-11-24
- Crossing the Line
- By: J.J. Arias
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
Fell Flat
Reviewed: 08-31-24
I listened to the entire book out of loyalty to my fav narrator. I had a hard time buying the character Sierra and her meteoric rise in her job. I wanted to like this but given Jordan’s constant fixation on their age difference I just didn’t believe she’d give this relationship a try.
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The Book of Doors
- A Novel
- By: Gareth Brown
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,950
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,775
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,775
Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers—a lonely yet charming old man—dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories, and now she has nothing to remember him by. Nothing but the last book he was reading. But this is no ordinary book… It is the Book of Doors. Inscribed with enigmatic words and mysterious drawings, it promises Cassie that any door is every door. You just need to know how to open them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good! I see a series!
- By Smith on 03-11-24
- The Book of Doors
- A Novel
- By: Gareth Brown
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
Best Narration I’ve Heard Yet!!
Reviewed: 08-17-24
Such a good story! I know I’ll be listening to this again in the future…or have I already done so. Hummm.
The characters are interesting, as is the dialogue. The narrator brings them alllll to life. Good lord, she is a master of accents. She sets the bar high for every performer.
Jump up and down on the credit button to buy this tale, dear fellow readers/listeners. You won’t be disappointed.
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The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf
- The Portlock Paranormal Detective, Book 1
- By: Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
- Narrated by: Alyse Gibbs
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Someone paid the vampire king’s creepy son to turn me into one of the bitey undead. I’m not hanging about to find out who or why. The vampires want me to stay with them for one hundred years of indentured servitude but I have this thing about following orders so I ran from the streets of London to the wilds of Alaska. I have an eidetic memory and a can-do attitude. I can-do anything to get away from the vampire king. So when the Sheriff of Portlock, a hidden paranormal town, invites me to be his assistant, I say sure thing. It beats servitude hands down.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Can’t stand the narrator
- By Maddison on 03-22-25
- The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf
- The Portlock Paranormal Detective, Book 1
- By: Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
- Narrated by: Alyse Gibbs
Awful narration
Reviewed: 08-11-24
The story is good! The narrator read it - not performed it - so fast I had to slow it down in order to understand what she said. That made her sound like a fast talking drunk. Kinda ruined it for me. I will definitely read the rest of the series. In print.
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