
By a Silver Thread
DFZ Changeling, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Naomi Rose-Mock
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By:
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Rachel Aaron
A new DFZ series from the author of Nice Dragons Finish Last and Minimum Wage Magic!
In the world’s most magical metropolis where spirits run noodle shops and cash-strapped dragons stage photo-ops for tourists, people still think fairies are nothing but stories, and that’s exactly how the fairies like it. It’s a lot easier to feast on humanity’s dreams when no one believes you exist. But while this arrangement works splendidly for most fair folk, Lola isn’t one of the lucky ones.
She’s a changeling, a fairy monster made just human enough to dupe unsuspecting parents while fairies steal their real child. The magic that sustains her was never meant to last past the initial theft, leaving Lola without a future. But thanks to Victor Conrath, a very powerful—and very illegal—blood mage, she was given the means to cheat death.
For a price.
Now the only changeling ever to make it to adulthood, Lola has served the blood mage faithfully, if reluctantly, for 20 years. Her unique ability to slip through wards and change her shape to look like anyone has helped make Victor a legend in the DFZ’s illegal-magic underground. It’s not a great life, but at least the work is stable, until her master vanishes without a trace.
With only a handful left of the pills that keep her human, Lola must find Victor before she turns back into the fairy monster she was always meant to be. But with a whole SWAT team of federal paladins hunting her as a blood-mage accomplice, an urban legend on a silent black motorcycle who won’t leave her alone, and a mysterious fairy king with the power to make the entire city dream, Lola’s chances of getting out of this alive are as slender as a silver thread.
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It seems like audible didn't option this one for production, or the author wanted a bigger cut. I definitely don't begrudge her that as she is entitled to everything she creates.
That said, I have to critique the performance. The audio is inconsistent, ranging from reasonable to full potato, and in desperate need of de-essing. Narrator needs some noise insulating foam, a good quality mic boom and pop filter, and something to avoid smacking the mic.
Note for other listeners: the audio sounds significantly better with the bass turned up and audio configured to mono. This will normalize a lot of the less enjoyable mouth sounds.
Podium, Soundbooth theater, anyone please option the DFZ books! They're excellent and your audience would love them.
Great story as always, so-so performance
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Wasn’t sure at first
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It’s a journey of self discovery, strength, and resilience for Lola (the changeling main character). From the depths abandonment and abuse, Lola is still able to be the best she can be. She is caring, tries to help others, and spends much of her life sacrificing for her sister (the human with whom she was switched at birth).
I think in some ways it also parallels some mental health and social issues. The feeling that you’ll never be capable of living up to more than what everyone around you expects from you. Or finding out the you were actually the person who was in your way.
Now I just need the second book! :)
Enjoyed the story. Need book 2 :)
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Great new series!
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a good book
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Part of the issue with this one is definitely the narration. The narrator was almost monotone through most of the narration and spoke a little too fast/mumbled through much of it.
The pacing of the story was a little off, too, though. I liked Lola. She was, by far, the most developed character in the book. The others were mainly props and had little development of their own, although certain characters had the potential to be more... they just weren't. Honestly, most of the characters were pale copies of characters from the dfz Trilogy. Simon=Peter, Black Rider=Nick, Victor=Gamemaster
I didn't hate it, but it fell flat. I did like the plot and storyline, but execution left a lot to be desired.
Mixed feelings, overall-good
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I love the variation on attention to multiple creatures in the world an not only focusing on the dragons... despite how much I may love them. There are so many options in the world Rachel has built that I want to see what else is out there. Chef Kiss.
Another great book in this world <3
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I think the DFZ books should be modern classics. I hope there will be more.
Unusual and interesting, glad I read it.
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excellent!
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Wish you picked a different narrator
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