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Chalice

By: Robin McKinley
Narrated by: Rachael Beresford
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The earthlines speak to Mirasol, but her family has lived in the demesne for centuries, and many of the old families can hear the land. She knows that the violent deaths of the last Master and Chalice have thrown Willowlands into turmoil; but she is only a beekeeper, and the problems of the Circle that govern Willowlands have nothing to do with her - although she wonders what will become of her demesne, because the Master and Chalice left no heirs to carry on their crucial duties.

And then the Circle come to Mirasol, to tell her that she has been chosen to be the new Chalice; and the Master she must learn to work with is a Priest of Fire, a man no longer quite human, whose touch can burn human flesh to the bone.

©2008 Robin McKinley (P)2019 Tantor Action & Adventure Depression & Mental Health Difficult Situations Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Literature & Fiction Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Self Esteem & Self Image Fiction
Fascinating Worldbuilding • Unique Magic System • Sweet Voice • Graceful Storytelling • Strong Female Lead
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Very sleep inducing narration. Hated her voice. The story was typically enjoyable Robin McKinley.

Terrible narrator, but the story isn't bad.

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the story flow was superb. it left you hanging on each word. the voices very much fit the characters

story flow

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Robin McKinnley’s imagination never ceases to amaze!

A wonderful story of a woman chosen for leadership who doesn’t feel adequate and how she steps up to her responsibilities with strength and compassion.

The narrator’s voice was so sweet when she read Mirasol’s voice! And yet she also did the Master’s voice every bit as convincingly.

Superb!

Fabulous!

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One of my favorite stories by Robin McKinley. Narrator was amazing. This story stays with me through the years be it re-reading a printed version or re-listening to the audiobook. A reminder to be yourself and whatever it is that you can do, do it.

A favorite I keep going back to over the years

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I love the prose that is nearly poetry. Robin is a master artist of words.

Robin McKinley is a master storyteller.

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This is one of my favorite of Robin McKinley's books and she is an author I will buy sight unseen. This story is fascinating and like all her others, it has a strong female lead.

Mirasol has become the new Chalice in her land. The new Master is a Priest of Fire. Neither was prepared to become their new positions and both must not only learn their new roles but also to heal the land that has been torn apart by the bad leadership and the horrific deaths of the previous Chalice and Master. All while the political machinations of others are seeking to wrest control from them.

And Mirasol is just a humble beekeeper.

The one drawback here is the narrator. Rachael Beresford is mediocre at best. Her manner of delivery is hesitant and somewhat inconsistent. Occasionally she loosens up and sounds like she is just talking and then the story flows well. But for the most part, she is a stiff, stilted reader. Not the best choice for this book. Not the worst, but not the best.

But the book itself is wonderful.

A favorite McKinley

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I am a fan of Robin McKinley and have been so for years since reading the Blue Sword. I particularly like this story and enjoyed the narrator who did a wonderful job of bringing the story to life.

A favorite of mine!

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This story is more enjoyable to read than listen to because of the narrator's breathy almost little girl's voice. The narrator makes the main character seem a helpless and slightly pathetic character, though I don't think that is what the author intended.

A light fantasy romance not helped by the narrator

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Lovely reading of one of my all time favorite books! Chalice is a graceful country tale that wanders from place to place until it comes to the end and you realize the path you have been traveling was as straight as it could be in order to reach the end. As full of magic and mystery as Marisol's honey, Chalice is a joy.

So happy to see this in audio.

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Ever since I found this story, it has been a favorite of mine. This audiobook is engaging and easy to listen to. I think Rachel Beresford does a good job as narrator.

One of my favorites by Robin McKinley

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