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The Winter Souls, Book 1
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Jennifer Kropf
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Merry Christmas to all! And, to all a good fright...
The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past.
Sixteen-year-old Helen Bell understood tragedy better than most kids growing up—she knew what it was like to wear clothes from donation bins and be mocked by the beautiful girls in school. She thought these brutal experiences made her ready for anything. But, she wasn't ready for this. After an eccentric girl opens Helen's eyes to let her see the realm of winter—a world with intersects tucked carefully into the cracks of our own, where monarchs have risen and fallen, it's forbidden to mention the name of the dead king of winter, and the currency is gold rings—Helen comes to realize the downtown confrontation was more significant than what the eccentric girl let on. When Helen receives a summons from the Crimson Court to enter into the Quarrel of Sword and Bone, a traditional duel performed before 1,000 witnesses that leaves only one survivor, she's forced to finally pay attention to the boy who's been following her around with a warning on his tongue.
With an underlying Christian message of hope, the Winter Souls series blends action and Christmas tradition, bringing the old forgotten tales of the season to life with new and grittier versions of famous characters out of old holiday legends, such as St. Nicholas, the Snow Queen, and the Nutcracker.
A Soul as Cold as Frost is Jennifer Kropf's debut novel, ideal for fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms by Meredith Rusu and Ashleigh Powell.
"Wow, I loved this book! This book was a magical twist between Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, and Spirited Away, yet somehow read as effortlessly original. The descriptions are vivid and really make you feel like you're freezing, trudging through snow, or drinking the best hot chocolate of your life. It was gripping, fast paced, and full of action, yet not lacking in heart. High recommend for young YA readers upwards." (USA Today best-selling author Alice Ivinya)
"The Chronicles of Narnia meets Harry Potter. This fantastic winter tale is the perfect blend of classic portal fantasy and the magical world co-existing with our own. This magical Christian fantasy adventure totally hits the spot and got everything right. It is a beautiful reminder of what is truly important in life." (USA Today best-selling author Astrid V. J.)
"A Soul as Cold as Frost instantly transports you into a magical world that the whole family will adore. Fans of Chronicles of Narnia will be thrilled with this new wintery adventure!" (Nikki Mitchell, author of Nightshade Forest)
"Wow! I can't believe this is Jennifer Kropf's debut novel. The writing is absolutely stunning and the characters are so easy to fall in love with. Fantasy isn't my usual genre, but I could not put this book down. I loved letting myself get lost in the wonderful world this author created. 5 out of 5 stars, without a doubt." (Heather Garvin, author of Take What You Can)
Do you love YA fantasies with Chronicles of Narnia vibes? A Soul as Cold as Frost, book one in the Winter Souls series, will probably be a perfect fit for you.
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Couldn’t put it down!
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By: Jen Williams
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Heresy of Dragons
- By: Erik Reid
- Narrated by: Chris Graves
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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Not every man can handle a magitech gauntlet that speaks in floating silver text, or a handful of women with unique...needs. I’m not every man. When a bad blind date got worse - like, interdimensional lightning storm worse - I woke up to a realm of dragon women, magical kobolds, and a playful monkey girl with a painful secret. I also accidentally (totally on purpose) stole an ancient artifact in the form of a black gauntlet that bonded with my body and unlocked various new abilities. So what’s the catch? The glove wasn’t meant for me. It was meant for the fabled Hero of Silura.
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Those low reviews are kooks, seriously you guys
- By Gavin Markowitz on 01-16-20
By: Erik Reid
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Spare and Found Parts
- By: Sarah Maria Griffin
- Narrated by: Alana Kerr Collins, Alan Smyth
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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In a city devastated by an epidemic, where survivors are all missing parts - an arm, a leg, an eye - Nell has always been an outsider. Her father is the famed scientist who created the biomechanical limbs that everyone now uses. But she's the only one with her machinery on the inside: her heart. Since the childhood operation, she has ticked. Like a clock, like a bomb. And as her community rebuilds, everyone is expected to contribute to the society's good, but how can Nell live up to her father's revolutionary ideas?
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Incredible.
- By Josh Bowers on 01-14-17
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Winterwood
- By: Shea Ernshaw
- Narrated by: Emma Lysy, Mark Turetsky
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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Rumored to be a witch, only Nora Walker knows the truth. She and the Walker women before her have always shared a special connection with the woods. And it’s this special connection that leads Nora to Oliver Huntsman - the same boy who disappeared from the Camp for Wayward Boys weeks ago - and in the middle of the worst snowstorm in years. He should be dead, but here he is alive, and left in the woods with no memory of the time he’d been missing.
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well knit
- By Sarah on 12-16-19
By: Shea Ernshaw
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The Book of Magic
- By: Gardner Dozois - editor, Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear, and others
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Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois's acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf... and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda... and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore... and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped - or misshaped - by the potent magic they seek to wield.
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some stinkers mostly good
- By M.T. on 12-11-18
By: Gardner Dozois - editor, and others
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The Binding
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- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
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Young Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a strange letter arrives summoning him away from his family. He is to begin an apprenticeship as a bookbinder - a vocation that arouses fear, superstition, and prejudice among their small community, but one neither he nor his parents can afford to refuse. For as long as he can recall, Emmett has been drawn to books, even though they are strictly forbidden. Bookbinding is a sacred calling, Seredith informs her new apprentice, and he is a binder born.
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Just wow
- By RUKiddingMee on 05-18-19
By: Bridget Collins
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Spellbound
- Magic in Manhattan Series, Book 1
- By: Allie Therin
- Narrated by: Erik Bloomquist
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1925 New York. Arthur Kenzie's life's work is protecting the world from the supernatural relics that could destroy it. When an amulet with the power to control the tides is shipped to New York, he must intercept it before it can be used to devastating effects. This time, in order to succeed, he needs a powerful psychometric...and the only one available has sworn off his abilities altogether. Rory Brodigan's gift comes with great risk. To protect himself, he's become a recluse, redirecting his magic to find counterfeit antiques.
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Audiobook Review
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By: Allie Therin
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Raising Dragons
- Dragons in Our Midst #1
- By: Bryan Davis
- Narrated by: Peter Sandon
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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The kids at school call Billy "Dragon Breath" for good reason. His breath is bad! It isn't the normal, morning-mouth bad; it's the hot-as-fire, "don't-you-dare-get-near-me" bad. And hearing "Dragon Breath" ringing in his ears, he constantly tries to cool his oral volcano. Trouble erupts when his hot breath sets off the fire sprinklers in the boys' restroom at school, and his parents learn that they've kept their secret for too long. Billy finally discovers the secret. His father was once a dragon!
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Not great, but not bad
- By Kindle Customer on 08-16-09
By: Bryan Davis
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Liesl & Po
- By: Kei Acedera, Lauren Oliver
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
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Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice - until one night a ghost appears from the darkness. It is Po, who comes from the Other Side. Both Liesl and Po are lonely, but together they are less alone. That same night, an alchemist's apprentice, Will, bungles an important delivery. He accidentally switches a box containing the most powerful magic in the world with one containing something decidedly less remarkable. Will's mistake has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po....
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Great story made better by a great narrator
- By Marie on 09-16-12
By: Kei Acedera, and others
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Of Beast and Beauty
- Daughters of Eville, Book 1
- By: Chanda Hahn
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Everyone dreams of marrying a prince - except for me. I am nothing more than a pawn in my adoptive mother's diabolical plot against the seven kingdoms. I was the chosen tool, her sharpened blade that would cut the deepest into the heart of the kingdom of Baist. But like all deadly weapons, my wedding is two-edged sword that could cost me my soul. For I am Rosalie, one of the adopted daughters of Lady Eville, and it is my duty to enter into a loveless and hate-filled marriage with the narcissistic Crown Prince of Baist.
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OF BEAST AND BEAUTY
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By: Chanda Hahn
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Seasons of the Storm
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One cold, crisp night, Jack Sommers was faced with a choice - live forever according to the ancient, magical rules of Gaia, or die. Jack chose to live, and in exchange, he became a Winter - an immortal physical embodiment of the season on Earth. Every year, he must hunt the Season who comes before him. Summer kills Spring. Autumn kills Summer. Winter kills Autumn. And Spring kills Winter.
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Mostly Liked
- By Anonymous User on 07-03-22
By: Elle Cosimano
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The Disappearances
- By: Emily Bain Murphy
- Narrated by: Devon Sorvari
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Aila Quinn's mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery. Vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila's reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother, Miles, are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town with mysteries of its own. In Sterling, the experiences that weave life together - scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors and lakes, even the ability to dream - vanish every seven years. No one knows what causes these Disappearances or what will slip away next.
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Always
- By Lisa Gay on 09-09-17
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Forgotten Pages: A Prequel Novelette
- Star Child: Places of Power, Book 0
- By: Leonard Petracci
- Narrated by: Will M Watt
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For generations, a nameless man has been passed down through Cane's family - one who never seems to age, remembers the stories of old, and knows the depths of men's hearts. On the outside, Cane's family appeared to be simple fishermen. Yet when he turned 18 and his life entwined with the nameless man forever, Cane learned they were far more than he could imagine. And as they are hunted while pursuing hidden secrets, Cane's life enters turmoil, where nothing is clear.
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The World Building
- By Esrael Rosales on 04-07-24
By: Leonard Petracci
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The Crown's Game
- By: Evelyn Skye
- Narrated by: Steve West
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Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters - the only two in Russia - and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.
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Great world building, slow pacing, love triangle
- By Amazon Customer on 08-08-16
By: Evelyn Skye
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Hark! The Herald Angels Scream
- By: Christopher Golden - editor, Joe R. Lansdale, Scott Smith, and others
- Narrated by: Charles Constant, Teri Schnaubelt
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That there is darkness at the heart of the Yuletide season should not surprise. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is filled with scenes that are unsettling. The hideous children - Want and Ignorance - beneath the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. In the finest versions of this story, the best parts are the terrifying parts. Best-selling author and editor Christopher Golden shares his love for Christmas horror stories with this anthology of all-new short fiction from some of the most talented and original writers of horror today.
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Some good, some clunkers. Some fun, none scary.
- By Max Trivial on 12-24-18
By: Christopher Golden - editor, and others
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After a bizarre and disturbing incident at the funeral of matriarch Marian Savage, the McCray and Savage families look forward to a restful and relaxing summer at Beldame, on Alabama's Gulf Coast, where three Victorian houses loom over the shimmering beach. Two of the houses are habitable, while the third is slowly and mysteriously being buried beneath an enormous dune of blindingly white sand. But though long uninhabited, the third house is not empty.
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RC Bray is Amazing
- By Kim on 09-30-23
By: Michael McDowell
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The Glass Forest
- A Novel
- By: Cynthia Swanson
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies, Jayme Mattler, Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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In the autumn of 1960, Angie Glass is living an idyllic life in her Wisconsin hometown. At 21, she's married to charming, handsome Paul, and has just given birth to a baby boy. But one phone call changes her life forever. When Paul's niece, Ruby, reports that her father, Henry, has committed suicide, and that her mother, Silja, is missing, Angie and Paul drop everything and fly to the small upstate town of Stonekill, New York to be by Ruby's side.
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Worse than a sophmore slump
- By NMwritergal on 02-07-18
By: Cynthia Swanson
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The Unwilling
- A Novel
- By: Kelly Braffet
- Narrated by: Tia Rider
- Length: 19 hrs and 52 mins
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The Unwilling is the story of Judah, a foundling born with a special gift and raised inside Highfall castle along with Gavin, the son and heir to Lord Elban’s vast empire. Judah and Gavin share an unnatural bond that is both the key to her survival…and possibly her undoing. As Gavin is groomed for his future role, Judah comes to realize that she has no real position within the kingdom, in fact, no hope at all of ever traveling beyond its castle walls. Elban - a lord as mighty as he is cruel - has his own plans for her, for all of them.
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Not Much to Like Here
- By Joy M. on 03-10-20
By: Kelly Braffet
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- Sara B
- 04-18-22
Impressive!
A Soul as Cold as Frost is a brilliantly written and wholly captivating story. It's beautiful with descriptive and vivid imageries; I was literally sucked into Jennifer Kropf's innovative world. She is an absolute talent, and with her masterful storytelling and writing, she left a long-lasting impression. Her world-building and character development are phenomenal and refined. The storyline is utterly riveting, exciting, and enchanting; I listened to just over twelve hours in one sitting; that's how captivated and enthralled I was.
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw did an excellent job with the narration. She was able to breathe life into the characters and Kropf's words. A Soul as Cold as Frost is an impressive start to The Winter Souls series, and I can't wait for the second installment. I'm highly recommending this audiobook.
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- Jillian Sevilla-Sales
- 12-13-22
Book that gave me warmth
A Soul as Cold as Frost is a book that definitely made me warm inside while reading it. Now I know those two are probably opposites but the author's description of what people do during Christmas just reminded me of some of our traditions here in the Philippines. Coming and eating together as a family, the food, gifts, and lots more.
I enjoyed reading (or rather listening) to this book. There are some points that are a bit too descriptive and the pacing went slow but understandable since I think the author wants her reader to really have a view of the world in ASACAF.
There are tons of allegory in this book that you have to read it to know what is it. :P
And oh, I could definitely see some Narnia in it. 😍
And the end made me want to read the next!
Forgot to add that the voice actor is so awesome!
I got an audio copy via StoryOrigin but all of the words above are mine. 😊
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- C.L. Cannon
- 03-17-23
An imaginative and adventurous masterpiece!
A Soul as Cold As Frost is an imaginative and adventurous masterpiece! The book is a mix of Narnia, Wonderland, and Howl's Moving Castle, and in the best way!
Helen receives a mysterious orb from an even more mysterious stranger. What happens next is unexpected and wonderous! She can now see a whole new world, but with this power comes danger! A witch named Maura Rouge is seeking her with vicious intentions. Luckily, Helen meets Zane, who happens to be my favorite character! Zane is sworn to protect Helen, who learns she is something called a truth carrier. Can Helen survive The Quarrel of Sword and Bone? Will she ever get home again? Can she ride Cornelius Britely's train forever? (Gosh, I wish! I would love to!) Only time will tell!
If you're looking for a magical read, I highly recommend this book! The characters are fleshed out. The story is fast-paced and unpredictable. The world is unique but also somehow familiar. I absolutely loved it and need more! Off to the sequel I go!
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- kristy
- 02-15-24
Great job by the narrator
Story was okay; the narrator did a great job going between voices of all the characters
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- Jennifer C.
- 09-07-22
Beautiful Story! A Must Listen!
This book was amazing! From the beginning, the descriptions were so vivid that I felt like I was right there. Kropf has the ability to create a scene so real that it is easy to picture. Once the story got started with the mystery and action, I was entranced. There is a similarity to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which is only enhanced by the winter setting. There is also a bit of Christian underpinning similar to the Narnia stories, but like the Narnia stories, it's not heavy-handed; as such, this is a story that can be enjoyed by anyone, whether they are Christian or not.
Not only is the descriptive language beautiful, but the character development is really well done. As the story developed and we learned more about Zane and Helen, I was drawn even more deeply into the story. I loved learning more about them and seeing how their relationship developed, and as the tension increased at later points in the story, I found myself tensing up until they were out of the situation because I didn't want either one of them to get hurt! LOL.
Also, and I admit this is probably strange, but I absolutely loved the way Kropf formatted the chapters, calling them all "Chapter, the xth" for whatever number it was. It was such a little thing, but it gave such a different feel that it helped maintain the fantasy.
In addition to the author's gift with words pulling me into the story, the narrator - Mia Hutchinson-Shaw - had a gift with her voice. Her narration enhanced the story so much that I really hope she narrates the rest of this series because I would LOVE to listen to her read it to me.
I can't wait to read (or listen, hopefully) the rest of the series, and I really, REALLY hope someone makes a movie out of this one.
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- Chelsea Goody
- 01-27-24
Thoroughly Meh
I was recommended this series because I liked Harry Potter and am forever on a hunt for literature which is captivating in the way it’s written and has a compelling, dynamic plot which keeps my interest. It may have been because my expectations were high, but I think this fell far short of the league of Harry Potter. The characters are built out as much as any YA book would be and the plot made sense but the language of the world fell flat for me. I’ll be stopping the series after this book and continue my pursuit of a similar read to HP.
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- Robert Redwing
- 01-28-24
goodread it was enjoyable
it was a good book and I liked it not something that I started and couldn't put down. but really good I'm excited for the next ones
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- Emma Eichhorn
- 12-11-24
Refreshing and Exciting
It’s so rare to find a fantasy series anyone can enjoy! Complex enough for older readers, fast paced, and original. Also nice a clean for all the younger readers, and with lots of opportunities to have meaningful discussion within a book club or family!
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- Emily
- 01-17-25
Amazing
The writing and performance was incredible. Truly wonderful. Nine ten eleven twelve thirteen fourteen fifteen
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-09-22
Incredible
this story was amazing, and the narrator was perfect. everytime I listened on my way to college, I was transported to this other world. the skill in which the biblical accounts are woven in is impressive. the language and ways everything is described it beautiful. definitely going to listen to the rest of the series asap!
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