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Sunbolt
- Sunbolt Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Intisar Khanani
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
The winding streets and narrow alleys of Karolene hide many secrets, and Hitomi is one of them. Orphaned at a young age, Hitomi has learned to hide her magical aptitude and who her parents really were. Most of all, she must conceal her role in the Shadow League, an underground movement working to undermine the powerful and corrupt Arch Mage Wilhelm Blackflame.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorites
- By Ree on 02-04-24
- Sunbolt
- Sunbolt Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Intisar Khanani
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
One of my favorites
Reviewed: 02-04-24
I was ecstatic about this audio release and relieved that the quality of the original book was preserved. The action and twists are thrilling, and the characters could be people from your own life. Eagerly anticipating the audio release of the second book!
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Shades of Milk and Honey
- By: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,050
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 941
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Story4 out of 5 stars 941
The fantasy novel you’ve always wished Jane Austen had written. When Jane realizes that one of Melody’s suitors is set on taking advantage of her sister for the sake of her dowry, she pushes her skills to the limit of what her body can withstand in order to set things right—and, in the process, accidentally wanders into a love story of her own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great if you love speculative fiction and Austen
- By Womble on 05-07-12
- Shades of Milk and Honey
- By: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal
Terrible Accent
Reviewed: 08-12-23
The story is entertaining enough, but the terrible British accent is so distracting. It’s too apparent that a modern American woman is pretending to be regency.
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Nettle & Bone
- By: T. Kingfisher
- Narrated by: Amara Jasper
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,726
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,521
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,519
Marra never wanted to be a hero. As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne. But her sister wasn’t so fortunate—and after years of silence, Marra is done watching her suffer at the hands of a powerful and abusive prince. Seeking help for her rescue mission, Marra is offered the tools she needs, but only if she can complete three seemingly impossible tasks:
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3 out of 5 stars
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If Only I Could Cut Out Half the Story
- By Ree on 04-28-22
- Nettle & Bone
- By: T. Kingfisher
- Narrated by: Amara Jasper
If Only I Could Cut Out Half the Story
Reviewed: 04-28-22
The character Fenris ruined this story for me. He is a tired old trope and unnecessary to the story. I probably would have enjoyed Marra far better without him. She began the story as a courageous, determined defender who wilted into an insecure, emotionally-fragile damsel who could lean on him for support. All her tedious inner monologues diluted the potency of the story — and it’s a great story sans this forced pandering outdated “romance.” I love a good romance woven into a story. This was not one.
As for the narrator, please never attempt an English accent again. Stick to what you know. You’re great. You don’t need dialects. This one was very very bad.
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Little Women
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Gabriel Woolf
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4 out of 5 stars 31
Little Women or, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. Written and published in two parts in 1868 and 1869, the novel tells the story of a year in the life of the March family. We hear of their troubles and joys and come to sympathise with each character: maturing Meg, gifted Jo, gentle Beth and lively Amy, as they extend their kindness to all around them. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American novelist.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Only the first half of the book!
- By Katie on 07-16-09
- Little Women
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Gabriel Woolf
Partial Story; Frustrating Narration
Reviewed: 02-22-22
I wish I could get a refund. I picked an abridged version. The frustrating narrator takes long pauses after every sentence.
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The Thickety
- A Path Begins
- By: J. A. White
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 105
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 96
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Story4 out of 5 stars 96
When Kara Westfall was six years old, her mother was convicted of the worst of all crimes: Witchcraft. Years later, Kara and her little brother, Taff, are still shunned by the people of their village, who believe that nothing is more evil than magic…except, perhaps, the mysterious forest that covers nearly the entire island. It has many names, this place. Sometimes it is called the Dark Wood, or Sordyr's Realm. But mostly it's called the Thickety.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Anti-witch cult
- By Leanna on 05-07-15
- The Thickety
- A Path Begins
- By: J. A. White
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
Violence and cruelty
Reviewed: 04-19-21
This is certainly a well-crafted, imaginative, and captivating story. However, I was shocked that a children’s story, especially one featuring a 12 year old, would contain so much disturbing cruelty and violence. The violence was cruelty were not just limited to pivotal moments but sprinkled throughout. Much as I enjoyed other elements of the story, this tender-hearted adult will not be competing the series.
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Half a Soul
- Regency Faerie Tales, Book 1
- By: Olivia Atwater
- Narrated by: Rafe Beckley
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 172
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 151
Ever since a faerie cursed her, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear, embarrassment, or even happiness - a condition which makes her sadly prone to accidental scandal. Dora’s only goal for the London Season this year is to stay quiet and avoid upsetting her cousin’s chances at a husband...but when the Lord Sorcier of England learns of her condition, she finds herself drawn ever more deeply into the tumultuous concerns of magicians and faeries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Lovely Book!
- By superstardrifter on 11-18-20
- Half a Soul
- Regency Faerie Tales, Book 1
- By: Olivia Atwater
- Narrated by: Rafe Beckley
Entertaining and Smart
Reviewed: 01-27-21
Characters were vivid. Story was captivating. Social commentary was subtle and smart. At moments I laughed. Please make an Audible version of the second story in the series!
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Thorn
- Dauntless Path, Book 1
- By: Intisar Khanani
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 115
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Princess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life, but when her mother betroths her to a powerful prince in a distant kingdom, she has little hope for a better future. Until Alyrra arrives at her new kingdom, where a mysterious sorceress robs her of both her identity and her role as princess - and Alyrra seizes on the opportunity to start a new life for herself as a goose girl. But as Alyrra uncovers dangerous secrets about her new world, including a threat to the prince himself, she knows she can’t remain silent forever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Immensely Satisfying Retelling
- By Just Molly on 03-29-20
- Thorn
- Dauntless Path, Book 1
- By: Intisar Khanani
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
Disappointed
Reviewed: 07-01-20
Some of the reasons why I love this author's work and her original version of this story, were lost in the updated version. It was much more effective in the original version when I as the reader was given the autonomy to respond emotionally to a story and come to my own conclusions. The updated version was more a heavy-handed sermon than a story, and I lost the empathy I had originally felt for the characters.
The descriptions of the heroine's field working friends in the second half of the book also took me out of the story. They seemed more like moral devices than essential players. They were too perfect, one-dimensional, and unrealistic.
I'm frustrated that the editors of this book failed to steer the author onto a better track. Please don't ruin her other books!
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Sunshine
- By: Robin McKinley
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,472
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,140
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,150
There are places in the world where darkness rules, where it's unwise to walk. Sunshine knew that. But there hadn't been any trouble out at the lake for years, and she needed a place to be alone for a while. Unfortunately, she wasn't alone. She never heard them coming. Of course you don't, when they're vampires.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An absolutely riveting, addictive tale
- By Amazon Customer on 12-30-08
- Sunshine
- By: Robin McKinley
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
Awful
Reviewed: 04-02-19
This "actress" reads too fast and sounds 100 years too old to be playing the young character in the story. The acting is pretty poor too. I couldn't stand to listen past the first 2 minutes. Sad. I love this book.
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