Christopher Russell
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A Bond of Thread
- The Mountain Fell, Book 1
- By: Allegra Pescatore, J.P. Burnison
- Narrated by: Rose Todd
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
Skye has only ever known pain and solitude since waking up with neither memories or magic. Hunted for being a Ruler in a time when they are scarce, she has survived in the wilds near the Rim, always on the run from the rest of her kind. Only starvation could draw her close to a village, but when a chance encounter and a bit of bad luck launch her into the arms of a man whose soul is bonded to hers, hiding who she is may no longer be possible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Yay for real characters in a fantasy world!
- By Jolene M. Dretzka on 08-05-23
- A Bond of Thread
- The Mountain Fell, Book 1
- By: Allegra Pescatore, J.P. Burnison
- Narrated by: Rose Todd
Beautiful world, Beautiful characters
Reviewed: 08-01-22
Did I discover an epic fantasy in my Fae romance? Yes, and it made the book better than I could have possibly imagined. Fans of complex characters, detailed lore, and intriguing magic systems will adore this instant classic by Pescatore and Burnison.
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Gunmetal Gods
- Gunmetal Gods, Book 1
- By: Zamil Akhtar
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 531
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 465
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 464
Fifty thousand gun-toting paladins march behind him, all baptized in angel blood, thirsty to burn unbelievers. Only the janissaries can stand against them. Their living legend, Kevah, once beheaded a magus amid a hail of ice daggers. But ever since his wife disappeared, he spends his days in a haze of hashish and poetry. To save the kingdom, Kevah must conquer his grief and become the legend he once was. But Micah writes his own legend in blood, and his righteous conquest will stop at nothing. When the gods choose sides, a legend will be etched upon the stars.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Narrator, Great Book
- By KYLE LOCKHAVEN on 10-28-21
- Gunmetal Gods
- Gunmetal Gods, Book 1
- By: Zamil Akhtar
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
Breathtaking Middle Eastern Fantasy
Reviewed: 07-15-22
I'll write a full review for the Amazon page, but suffice to say this is a brilliant novel full of intrigue, strategy, and exquisite philosophizing. Difficult content is handled with a master's touch and the characters grab you from their first moment on the page. I'm immediately moving on to the sequel.
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Voice of War
- Threadlight, Book 1
- By: Zack Argyle
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
While preparing for the birth of his first child, Chrys Valerian is tasked with uncovering the group responsible for a series of missing threadweavers - those able to see and manipulate threadlight. With each failure, the dark voice in his head grows louder, begging to be released. A young girl from a secret city in the center of the Fairenwild veers off course to explore the streets of Alchea, never expecting that her journey would end in chains.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A solid entry to a new world
- By Tfacciola on 08-06-24
- Voice of War
- Threadlight, Book 1
- By: Zack Argyle
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
Fans of Brandon Sanderson, I give you Zack Argyle
Reviewed: 12-09-21
Voice of War by Zack Argyle on Audible - 4.5/5 Stars
Fans of Brandon Sanderson, I give you Zack Argyle.
Voice of War is a novel that hinges on its incredible magic system, a combination of Allomancy from Mistborn and the eye color caste system of The Stormlight Archive. Threadweaving is everything in the nation Alchea. If you are born a sapphire or emerald Threadweaver, you'll experience a life of prestige and opportunity. If you aren't, you can still get by, but it will be far more difficult.
Chrys Valerian, a high general of Alchea and sapphire Threadweaver, is preparing for the birth of his first child. But something is rotten in the state of Alchea. Blood thieves have been kidnapping Threadweavers, draining their blood, and selling what they take on the black market. This is a direct affront to Alchea's power structure, and Chrys is tasked with bringing the thieves to heel.
What he discovers during the course of his investigation will change how Threadweaving is viewed forever.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Voice of War. Chrys is a voice we don't often see in epic fantasy, that of a soon-to-be father approaching middle age. He fears for his wife and coming child, worries about the state of his country, and wonders when the mistakes of his past will catch up with him. Plus the spirit in his head is superbly rendered by the talented Adam Gold, a masterful narrator who will be lending his silky tones to Divinity's Twilight next year.
Our other POVs, youthful Laurel and jaded Alverax, are equally delightful. I wondered if introducing Alverax near the halfway mark would result in uneven pacing, but his scenes accelerated the plot and I enjoyed every instant I spent listening to his glib tongue.
Also, by all accounts the sequel is even better than the original. I look forward to diving in as soon as I can.
PS - Did I mention Voice of War was a finalist for the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off (SPFBO) Best Book of 2020? Get it NOW!
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