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Providence
- The Beginning After the End, Book 11
- By: TurtleMe
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 27 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 950
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 865
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 865
Arthur Leywin's quest for the power he knows only as Fate becomes even more pressing as his most dangerous foes gain a terrible new power. When the war between the dragons of Epheotus and the basilisks of Alacrya erupts across Dicathen, the people Arthur cares about most find themselves trapped in a clash of deities. The only way to master Fate and protect them, though, is to place them directly in harm's way in the ultimate gambit.
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3 out of 5 stars
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the jarring and obnoxious switches back snd forth between readers
- By Ricketts fam on 01-14-25
- Providence
- The Beginning After the End, Book 11
- By: TurtleMe
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans
Definitely been on consistent decline for the past 2 books.
Reviewed: 05-30-25
Travis Baldree is, as is becoming more and more common, the saving grace of mediocrity. Less and less of a story every book, and more and more of MC spouting demands and beating everyone into his will. Getting sick of the MC’s interaction with pretty much anyone else. It has lost all of its excitement waiting between books and between listening sessions.
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Dawnshard
- Stormlight Archive
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11,201
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,983
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,954
When a ghost ship is discovered, its crew presumed dead after trying to reach the storm-shrouded island Akina, Navani Kholin must send an expedition to make sure the island hasn't fallen into enemy hands. Knights Radiant who fly too near find their Stormlight suddenly drained, so the voyage must be by sea. Shipowner Rysn Ftori lost the use of her legs but gained the companionship of Chiri-Chiri, a Stormlight-ingesting winged larkin, a species once thought extinct. Now Rysn's pet is ill, and any hope for Chiri-Chiri’s recovery can be found only at the ancestral home of the larkin.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not a book
- By Kindle Customer on 08-25-22
- Dawnshard
- Stormlight Archive
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Meh
Reviewed: 02-13-25
Just meh. That is the best I can give it. Five more to make 15.
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The Primal Hunter 10
- By: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,057
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,533
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,533
Having evolved to C-grade successfully, Jake is ready to enter the most well-known World Wonder in the entire multiverse to get some sweet levels under his belt. However, Nevermore is far more than just an immense dungeon to power up in. It’s a competition where newly evolved C-grades compete on Leaderboards to prove themselves in front of the entire multiverse. Geniuses from every universe and faction appear, all of them vying for the top spot and to prove themselves the very best, like no one ever was.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The author and the narrator!
- By Anonymous User on 02-13-25
- The Primal Hunter 10
- By: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Travis Baldree keeps killing it!
Reviewed: 12-19-24
Baldree really does bring these characters to life. I have grown more and more disappointed with the story for the past few books. The author feels more and more lazy when it comes to how Jake seems to be able to do every “impossible” feat. That and the way he seems to be able to kill and overcome anything and everything. Anyway, Baldree’s story-telling talent keeps me coming back for more! Sorry aside, I enjoy hearing the banter portions, especially with Villie and Minaga.
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Crown of the Starry Sky
- Painting the Mists, Book 11
- By: Patrick Laplante
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 233
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 200
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 201
It’s been six months since Cha Ming’s clash with the White-Eyed Tiger Clan. His growth has stalled to nothing, and his search for an heir to the Golden Dragon has come up empty. When two angry city lords come looking for revenge, an unlikely group decides to shield him. The price for his safety is a single mission that requires no less than twisting the web of fate.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Still coming strong!
- By Grant Miller on 08-10-21
- Crown of the Starry Sky
- Painting the Mists, Book 11
- By: Patrick Laplante
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
Don’t think I can endure another.
Reviewed: 06-04-24
The story itself is pretty good. The unreasonable plot armor for the characters makes everything boring though. I don’t think I can deal with another, “if this this this and that didn’t happen, I would be dead”.
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Fire and Song
- Warformed: Stormweaver, Book 2
- By: Bryce O'Connor
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 32 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,151
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,581
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,581
Reidon Ward's first semester at the Galens Institute hasn't been without reward. In just over half a year he's gone from the weakest cadet at school to one of the strongest in his class, and there's no one left who would argue that his Device, Shido, isn't the most terrifying CAD they've ever laid eyes on. Still, Rei knows that his climb has barely begun, like he knows that the true fight is only just starting. After all… The Sectionals tournament has arrived. Rei, along with Aria, Viv, Catcher, and a couple unexpected squadmates, are about to face the first real battle of their careers.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Ehh
- By W. Pierce on 11-01-23
- Fire and Song
- Warformed: Stormweaver, Book 2
- By: Bryce O'Connor
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Strongly disappointing
Reviewed: 05-17-24
The story has tons of potential, especially after the knockout the first book was. Which is why this book was so damn disappointing. I spent the majority of the time comparing this book to a teen drama. I hoped it was just starting slowly, but it never stopped. It had some of the greatness sprinkled in that the first book showed which made it a little easier to listen to. Even the narrator’s performance got worse and changed the accent of some key characters that made it painful to listen to.
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Edge of Oblivion
- Painting the Mists, Book 9
- By: Patrick Laplante
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 290
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 250
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Story5 out of 5 stars 246
Gears have been turning for centuries, and war has broken out. Cha Ming and Feng Ming rush to shore up the North’s meager defenses before devils from the South overrun them. No country can escape. In Gold Leaf City, Wang Jun has betrayed the North. He loathes his own actions, but he will do what he must to protect his beloved. He weaves a deep web while walking on the edge of a razor. A single misstep will cost him everything.
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1 out of 5 stars
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i cant
- By kevin on 02-14-21
- Edge of Oblivion
- Painting the Mists, Book 9
- By: Patrick Laplante
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
The best word to sum this series up is “Plot Armor”.
Reviewed: 03-11-24
These last few books were a severe struggle for me. It started strong and then redundant and tedious. It has gotten to the point that I only care to listen to Hoshin and friend’s story. Will not continue this series.
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33,564
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31,035
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,961
Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. He never returned. Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good book
- By Jason N. on 07-20-17
- Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Mediocre
Reviewed: 02-12-24
Didn’t like any of the characters at all really. Least of all the main character. Everything was too “convenient”. Spent most of the book irritated with the whiny ass main character.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi
- The Kyoshi Novels, Book 1
- By: F. C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino - contributor
- Narrated by: Nancy Wu
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8,395
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,458
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,431
After years of searching for the next Avatar, the four nations have found peace with Avatar Yun - until Kyoshi, Yun’s friend and servant, demonstrates remarkable bending abilities herself. With the identity of the true Avatar at stake, Kyoshi and her fiery friend Rangi flee the Avatar mansion and find supporters in the daofei - outlaws living in the shadows of the Earth Kingdom. But while Kyoshi, Rangi, and their daofei friends face off against underworld rivals, those who seek to control the Avatar draw close.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed.... Not the Kyoshi I knew.
- By Daniel Lopez on 09-21-20
- Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi
- The Kyoshi Novels, Book 1
- By: F. C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino - contributor
- Narrated by: Nancy Wu
Turned a great story into a teenage drama.
Reviewed: 01-08-24
The barebone of the story was pretty good. All the teenage drama and idealism got firmly on my nerves. The character voices from the narrator were also pretty bad.
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The Land: Forging
- Chaos Seeds, Book 2
- By: Aleron Kong
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28,040
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25,860
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,786
The second captivating installment of Aleron Kong's Chaos Seeds series. "We are life takers and heartbreakers," Richter shouted. "Let's go!" Richter and Sion are at it again! Even more of what you loved in the first book. Leveling, world building, awesome items, and what's that you say? Sure! Why not? What's a little necrophilia between friends? Join your favorite Chaos Seed as he answers the call of adventure and deals with the invaders, greedy dwarves, and a wood elf that keeps telling him he has a pretty mouth. Welcome back, my friends! Welcome back...to The Land.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This RPG is LIT!
- By M.B.R. on 07-17-17
- The Land: Forging
- Chaos Seeds, Book 2
- By: Aleron Kong
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Ughh *facepalm*
Reviewed: 12-31-23
I thought after barely making it through the first book that I would be able to actually get into this series. Outside of the humor parts, it’s just cringe worthy. After the intro of the first book, I thought I was going to love the MC, but it’s gotten to the point to where every word out of his mouth just makes me hate him more. The performance was good. The narrator was a bit over enthusiastic but he did well in my opinion.
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The Hero of Ages
- Mistborn, Book 3
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 27 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 72,939
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 64,401
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Story5 out of 5 stars 64,315
The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So sorry it's over
- By Robert on 07-21-11
- The Hero of Ages
- Mistborn, Book 3
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
The story itself was pretty good. I like how everything came together and began to make sense.
Reviewed: 11-16-23
I couldn’t get over the constant whining, “convenient” circumstances, or the story following the 2 main characters. I was overall disappointed.
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