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The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place
- By: Julie Berry
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,169
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,057
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,045
There's a murderer on the loose - but that doesn't stop the girls of St. Etheldreda's from attempting to hide the death of their headmistress in this rollicking farce. The students of St. Etheldreda's School for Girls face a bothersome dilemma. Their irascible headmistress, Mrs. Plackett, and her surly brother, Mr. Godding, have been most inconveniently poisoned at Sunday dinner.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpectedly delightful
- By Fey Gilo on 06-01-15
- The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place
- By: Julie Berry
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
Delightful cozy mystery
Reviewed: 01-30-23
I've listened to other audio books by Julie Berry and narrated by Jayne Entwhistle and felt the text and voices were a perfect match. This was even better!
The mystery has such a mischievous twist as the girls must conceal a crime even as they solve it. The clues are subtle, the red herrings abundant, and the personality sketches absolutely charming.
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Guardian Angel
- Guild of Sevens, Book 2
- By: J. Philip Horne
- Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
Joss Morgan barely survived the summer after eighth grade, in spite of - or maybe because of - his superpowers. Now, in the last few days before starting high school, he has a commitment to keep, but he'll have to defy his parents to do it. After convincing himself he's not really being dishonest, Joss gets to work helping a friend in trouble. Unfortunately, Joss's other superpower kicks into high gear - his ability to create utter chaos for himself and his family. Before long, Joss is wondering if he'll be alive when high school starts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Book 2
- By MANI on 09-21-17
- Guardian Angel
- Guild of Sevens, Book 2
- By: J. Philip Horne
- Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
Even more glorious than book 1!!
Reviewed: 09-29-17
Both the writing and the narration are absolutely top notch! I loved this so much, from the gasp-inducing surprises and heart-stopping action, to the wry delivery of one-liners and excellent use of accents and voices. Can I give it 10 stars? And can I have book 3 now?
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Joss the Seven
- Guild of Sevens, Book 1
- By: J. Philip Horne
- Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Fourteen-year-old Joss Morgan loves a good prank, but the joke’s on him when he discovers he has superpowers. He quickly learns that with the new powers comes real danger. The Mockers are coming for Joss, and he doesn’t know why, or even who they really are. He only knows they mean trouble; deadly trouble. The Guild of Sevens, a secret organization of people with powers like Joss', sends Mara to train Joss in his new power. She uses him to fight back against the Mockers, but nothing adds up, and pretty soon Joss is wondering which side he’s really working for.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Book 1
- By MANI on 08-22-17
- Joss the Seven
- Guild of Sevens, Book 1
- By: J. Philip Horne
- Narrated by: Kevin Coffin
Fantastic story and EXCELLENT narration!
Reviewed: 06-27-17
Would you listen to Joss the Seven again? Why?
Absolutely! In fact, as soon as I heard how good it was, I announced to my family that we're listening to it on our road trip this summer. It's so well-paced and exciting that I know it will keep the whole family's interest for the drive.
What other book might you compare Joss the Seven to and why?
It's like a Peter Parker becoming Spiderman story. It reminds me of another teen superhero series called The Cassidy Jones Adventures, also super exciting.
What about Kevin Coffin’s performance did you like?
Kevin Coffin was flippin' amazing. I had already read the book before I heard the audible version, and I had pacing and voices in my head. Coffin completely lived up to -- and improved upon -- my imagination. He kept each character distinct and knew when to speed up and when to slow down. You could SEE things happening because of his timing and vocal mannerisms.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The whole book has the twists and turns of a great roller coaster ride, including switch backs, corkscrews, and total loop-the-loops that upend your whole vision of who to trust and what Joss should do. I found moments of wonder, humor, terror, and triumph.
Any additional comments?
JOSS THE SEVEN audible is the perfect marriage of excellent story telling and superb voice acting. The talent of both men involved makes this one a definite keeper.
I had purchased the book on my own, but received a free copy of the audible book in exchanged for an honest review. Because of how much I loved the written book, I was more than happy to do so, and my comments were in no way influenced by the fact that the audible version was free to me.
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