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The Bee Dungeon, Book 1
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From the author of the Terminate the Other World! series comes a thrilling dungeon-core fantasy adventure sure to generate a lot of buzz . . .
Belissar has always lived a peaceful life, if not a particularly easy one. Though he lost his parents, he was taken in by a kindly villager who taught him his life's calling: beekeeping. But one day the local lord's ruthless son, Ruckanos, comes to their humble village to claim his own tower, slaughtering everyone.
Luckily for Belissar, as he lies dying with an arrow in his back, a tiny worker bee decides to interfere, and he wakes up not only alive but a whole new bee-ing. Turns out his little savior is in actuality a core, and together they've swiped the tower out from under the murderous Ruckanos.
Now Belissar is king of his own beehive/dungeon. But with power comes more trouble than he could've imagined. In addition to building and protecting his own monstrous apiary with the help of his fellow bees, he must confront the encroaching doom known as the Hunger that haunts the world and consumes everything in its path, leaving only death.
A stronger, smarter, more confident, and far less peaceable Belissar is about to show his enemies that when you mess with a hive, you'd better be ready to get stung.
The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than four million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
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When Zareth was first reborn into a strange new world of magic and wonder, he was ecstatic. He’d expected to go on to live an exciting life filled with danger and adventure. Instead, Zareth spends much of his new life on the streets of Tal’Qamar before eventually becoming a Cultist to Cerebon, God of Flesh and Transformation, where he spends most of his time helping rich women smoothen their skin.
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Great listen, with a very odd choice of ending.
- By Ty on 03-15-25
By: Fizzicks
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The Bears and the Bees: A Dungeon-Core LitRPG
- The Bee Dungeon, Book 2
- By: Icalos
- Narrated by: Savy Des-Etages
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
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Not long ago, all Belissar wanted was to be left in peace to tend his apiaries. But that ended when Ruckanos, the brutish son of the local lord, slaughtered his village to make way for his new tower. Rescued by a bee—who happened to be a core—the one-time beekeeper then became king of his own bee realm. Belissar quickly learned how to thrive not only as a leader but as a fighter, using his winged minions to battle the dreaded Hunger that threatens all life. Now, aided by the mystical bear folk who share their knowledge and wisdom with him, he must continue to grow.
By: Icalos
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Ghost of the Truthseeker 1
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Strungbound
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
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On a day like any other, an alien descends to Earth, unleashing untold death and destruction. Alistair watches the live news footage of the carnage, his eyes glued to the image of impossible power made manifest. The alien’s arrival kicks events into motion that no one could have predicted. Earth is prematurely initiated into a universe-spanning empire of cut-throat cultivators, beasts, and entities of ungodly power–all guided by a mysterious AI System. The System’s first quest? Kill someone.
By: Strungbound
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Discount Dan
- Discount Dan’s Backroom Bargains, Book 1
- By: James Hunter
- Narrated by: Steve Campbell
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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Dan has accidentally "Noclipped" into the Backrooms—a bizarro, extra-dimensional Alice-in-Wonderland world, overrun with horrific nightmare creatures known as the Dwellers. No one ever gets out. Hell, forget about leaving, if Dan wants to survive the week, he's going to need to harness the strange game-like magic of the Backrooms, make some very sketchy allies, and carve out a little safe haven to call his own.
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Real treasure
- By Nighteyes on 03-19-25
By: James Hunter
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Trials of Dominion
- Soulweaver, Book 1
- By: Vowron Prime
- Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
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Greg walked into a bar hoping to wash away the sour taste of a bad day at work. What he got instead was a bartender offering him the opportunity of his dreams—with a catch. A ticket to purchase a class that could make him the strongest being alive. If he can afford the asking price. Thrust into a world he knows nothing about, Greg will need power on another level entirely. To get ahead, he'll need the kind of power only deities possess.
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Great magic system
- By Anonymous User on 03-17-25
By: Vowron Prime
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The Jade Dragon’s Call
- By: Scott Johnsey
- Narrated by: Nathan McCombs
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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Seventeen-year-old Mei Nakamura’s life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a seemingly ordinary jade dragon figurine from her grandmother. Little does she know that this seemingly simple object holds the key to a breathtaking adventure, transporting her from the familiar comfort of her modern life to the turbulent world of feudal Japan. This is a world far removed from her own, a land of sharp-edged swords, shimmering kimonos, and creatures born from myth and legend.
By: Scott Johnsey
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Flesh and Magic
- A LitRPG Adventure (Cultist of Cerebon, Book 1)
- By: Fizzicks
- Narrated by: Wayne Mitchell
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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When Zareth was first reborn into a strange new world of magic and wonder, he was ecstatic. He’d expected to go on to live an exciting life filled with danger and adventure. Instead, Zareth spends much of his new life on the streets of Tal’Qamar before eventually becoming a Cultist to Cerebon, God of Flesh and Transformation, where he spends most of his time helping rich women smoothen their skin.
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Great listen, with a very odd choice of ending.
- By Ty on 03-15-25
By: Fizzicks
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The Bears and the Bees: A Dungeon-Core LitRPG
- The Bee Dungeon, Book 2
- By: Icalos
- Narrated by: Savy Des-Etages
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
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Not long ago, all Belissar wanted was to be left in peace to tend his apiaries. But that ended when Ruckanos, the brutish son of the local lord, slaughtered his village to make way for his new tower. Rescued by a bee—who happened to be a core—the one-time beekeeper then became king of his own bee realm. Belissar quickly learned how to thrive not only as a leader but as a fighter, using his winged minions to battle the dreaded Hunger that threatens all life. Now, aided by the mystical bear folk who share their knowledge and wisdom with him, he must continue to grow.
By: Icalos
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Ghost of the Truthseeker 1
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Strungbound
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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On a day like any other, an alien descends to Earth, unleashing untold death and destruction. Alistair watches the live news footage of the carnage, his eyes glued to the image of impossible power made manifest. The alien’s arrival kicks events into motion that no one could have predicted. Earth is prematurely initiated into a universe-spanning empire of cut-throat cultivators, beasts, and entities of ungodly power–all guided by a mysterious AI System. The System’s first quest? Kill someone.
By: Strungbound
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Discount Dan
- Discount Dan’s Backroom Bargains, Book 1
- By: James Hunter
- Narrated by: Steve Campbell
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Dan has accidentally "Noclipped" into the Backrooms—a bizarro, extra-dimensional Alice-in-Wonderland world, overrun with horrific nightmare creatures known as the Dwellers. No one ever gets out. Hell, forget about leaving, if Dan wants to survive the week, he's going to need to harness the strange game-like magic of the Backrooms, make some very sketchy allies, and carve out a little safe haven to call his own.
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Real treasure
- By Nighteyes on 03-19-25
By: James Hunter
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Trials of Dominion
- Soulweaver, Book 1
- By: Vowron Prime
- Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Greg walked into a bar hoping to wash away the sour taste of a bad day at work. What he got instead was a bartender offering him the opportunity of his dreams—with a catch. A ticket to purchase a class that could make him the strongest being alive. If he can afford the asking price. Thrust into a world he knows nothing about, Greg will need power on another level entirely. To get ahead, he'll need the kind of power only deities possess.
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Great magic system
- By Anonymous User on 03-17-25
By: Vowron Prime
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The Jade Dragon’s Call
- By: Scott Johnsey
- Narrated by: Nathan McCombs
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Seventeen-year-old Mei Nakamura’s life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a seemingly ordinary jade dragon figurine from her grandmother. Little does she know that this seemingly simple object holds the key to a breathtaking adventure, transporting her from the familiar comfort of her modern life to the turbulent world of feudal Japan. This is a world far removed from her own, a land of sharp-edged swords, shimmering kimonos, and creatures born from myth and legend.
By: Scott Johnsey
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Ragnarok Awaits
- Warriors of Valhalla, Book 1
- By: Tim Steiner
- Narrated by: Jon Brattin, Mari Bee
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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Blake never expected to meet beautiful women while studying archaeology — let alone a stunning Valkyrie. Dying was a bit of a bummer, but the chance to see Asgard with his own eyes was well worth it. Blake found himself one of the few, modern mortals found worthy of Valhalla, earning him the interest of the gorgeous battle maidens.
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Could have been good… AI assisted? No Spice
- By The Boring New Dad on 07-23-24
By: Tim Steiner
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Battlefield Diplomacy
- By: L.L. Richman
- Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
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Special Forces operator Matt Whitaker survived the Oniki War—but only just. Now the war is over, and a tenuous peace has been struck. When weapons plans are stolen from an Oniki shipyard and all evidence points to human involvement, tensions flare, threatening that hard-won peace. Whitaker is the only person with the knowledge and experience to uncover the truth. Still recovering from his injuries, he is forced to face his demons, and charge back into the fray.
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Fun mix of mind-brain interface tech and aliens
- By Tim on 03-19-25
By: L.L. Richman
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Paths of Akashic
- Book 1: Initiation
- By: Bainin
- Narrated by: Adam Stubbs, Mia Fothergill
- Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins
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Alistair’s life is turned upside down when he is abruptly separated from his friends and family. As the universe slowly transforms and new laws take hold, everyone within his universe is cast into the trial—a crucible of survival and transformation. Before being set on his path, Alistair encounters a system avatar—a brief and enigmatic guide who offers little explanation, guidance, or aid before sending him and the rest of his universe into the unknown.
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Doesn’t stay focused
- By andrewK on 11-06-24
By: Bainin
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The Enchanted Barista of Niafell
- A Slice of Life LitRPG
- By: William Lbeyne
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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Step into "The Arcane Brew," a magical coffeeshop where enchanted brews and extraordinary stories intertwine. Meet Sarai Veldarin, a young barista with the unique ability to infuse her coffee creations with subtle enchantments that can transform lives. Each brew is tailored to the specific needs and desires of her customers, offering a touch of inspiration, a sprinkle of luck, or a glimmer of hope to those who need it most. As you immerse yourself in the captivating world of Niafell, you'll encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own compelling tale. From the warrior ...
By: William Lbeyne
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Magic Rune Academy 1
- By: Landon Scott, Adam Sage
- Narrated by: Jessica Threet
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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My world flipped upside down when a chance visit to a magic shop run by a flirty catgirl unveiled a shocking truth: I’m a sorcerer, gifted with the rare ability to wield rune, a mysterious and powerful energy. Soon, I’m invited to a magical academy to master my abilities, where I'm surrounded by stunning classmates and endless opportunities.
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Stellar Perfromance
- By Randy on 03-10-25
By: Landon Scott, and others
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Psyker Marine
- A Science Fiction LitRPG (Galactic Invasion, Book 1)
- By: Jake Malory
- Narrated by: Matthew Michael Lewis, Renée Nolen
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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My name is James Thorne, and I wasn't supposed to matter. Before the invasion, I was just a guy in a dead-end job, keeping my head down and my past buried. The Gehenna want our annihilation. Thankfully, they angered the Aetherion who may help humanity not only fight back, but turn the tide. When I’m offered the chance to be Cleansed, to become something more than I was, I take it. And it turns out I’m special. No, I’m not the Chosen One. And yes, there are others like me, but as a Psyker, I can do things most can't. Things that make me very dangerous.
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X-COM, The literary edition.
- By Anonymous User on 02-19-25
By: Jake Malory
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Ajax's Ascension
- The Divine Witness
- By: Keleros
- Narrated by: Boise Blue, Ally Frey
- Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
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Reborn on Gryndor with the mythical trait [Divine Witness], Ajax swears to live a life of no regrets. This time, he will seize every opportunity, fight every monster, and plunder every treasure as he enjoys life to the fullest. If only it were that easy. Humans are considered one of the weakest sentient races, confined to their patch of land but that hasn't changed their nature as they fight amongst themselves forced to split their sources of power instead of unite for the greater whole
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Great story, better to read than audible
- By Amazon Customer on 12-11-24
By: Keleros
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Communicating with a Devil
- The Ministry of Shadows
- By: Brandon Williams
- Narrated by: Chase Johnson
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
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When Azrael wakes up with an unremovable ring on his hand and visions of the Devil haunting his dreams, his life takes a dark turn. At school, he spots a mysterious girl with horns that no one else can see, and before he knows it, he’s pulled into an otherworldly dungeon filled with danger. After nearly losing his life in a battle with a monstrous creature, Azrael wakes to find himself beside Lilith, a mute silver-haired girl who reveals that she’s the demon girl he saw at school.
By: Brandon Williams
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Servant of Rage
- The Bloodrage Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Alex Knight
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
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Subei and his brothers have been raised on stories of the Great Khan, their ancestor who conquered the world with might, mind, and fearsome magic. But the Great Khan is long dead, and his power vanished. The brothers live by his laws still, even as infighting consumes their once-proud people. When a sacred artifact is destroyed in an attempt on their lives, Subei, Bataar, and Kashi find themselves imbued with slivers of the Great Khan's magic—and they're not alone.
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Bloodsoaked battles, dark magic, ruthless ambition
- By Nemesis on 03-19-25
By: Alex Knight
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1% Lifesteal
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Robert Blaise
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
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Freddy Stern, a twenty-one-year-old cashier, has lived a plain, albeit harsh life. Having been orphaned—twice—he's spent the last ten years working and staying out of trouble. His only aspiration is to save enough money to become an archhuman. His dream gets the jump on him when he barely survives a near-death encounter and finds himself in possession of 1% Lifesteal, a bizarre talent with numerous contradictions and just as many uses.
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Fever dreamy, MC extremely hard to like
- By Grant Hamilton on 03-19-25
By: Robert Blaise
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Hero's Legacy
- Heroes of Britannia, Book 1
- By: Fred Hughes
- Narrated by: Michael Joss
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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Emperor Hazard is Dead! When the Teddy Bears ambush the ship carrying Emperor Hazard to a peace conference in the Zenkarr system, Britannia once again finds itself at war. The Teddy Bears have a plan, but Gathii Kong, now in command of the Imperial Force, doesn’t take the bait. He follows Hazard’s last order to fight smart and foils the Zenkarr Intelligence Minister’s plan to destroy Britannia’s fleet by not charging deeper into the system. But now Kong has the lion by the tail—he can’t follow the enemy fleet into the gravity well, nor can he let them out to terrorize the nearby systems.
By: Fred Hughes
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Folk-Spelled
- Immortal Holmes, Book 1
- By: Forthright
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
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What if Sherlock Holmes never truly defeated the Baskerville Hound? What if they’re still embroiled, still vying, still wrestling for control? Varti Weller’s promising career as a badge ended the day he was cursed by an Olde Childe to only speak in lies. While others from his cohort protect the city, Varti’s consigned to the evidence lockers in the Bastion’s several basements. Until a string of grisly murders bring him face-to-face with a monster and a legend and a job offer. Because Sherlock Holmes is in fresh need of a new assistant.
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awesome
- By Anonymous User on 03-16-25
By: Forthright
What listeners say about The Bee-ginning: A Dungeon-Core LitRPG
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-15-25
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
The MC starts off PAINFULLY ignorant. It was almost bad enough that I nearly put this down. HOWEVER, his ignorance is a plot point that does get addressed and after that I had no complaints what-so-ever.
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- Zero Calvin
- 03-14-25
Un-bee-lievable
Ok, let's face it. LitRPG is the bottom of the fantasy barrel and dungeon core is the mold underneath that. The only thing that can make a dungeon core novel at all worth listening to is either an extremely interesting MC or a unique style of dungeon.
Well, this MC is a socially awkward teenage doofus, so the first option is out. However, a bee-oriented dungeon is certainly unique and it was well executed in this book. I loved the way that the bees interpreted the MC's wishes and actions through their own unique lenses. Honestly, they made the book l, and they far outshined the MC.
So, overall, this was a cute and sometimes moving little dungeon core book. It does, however, suffer from many of the usual problems that dungeon core books suffer, such as a severely limited scope, often repetitive action sequences, and a somewhat nonsensical and/or poorly explained reason to exist in the first place. I also find it hard to believe that a dungeon system would exist but have ABSOLUTELY NO INITIAL EXPLANATION OR INSTRUCTIONS WHATSOEVER for the new dungeon master. Such a system is just stupid and would not exist. The only reason it is written like this is because the author wanted to show and not tell, which is good and all, but it still makes the world seem unrealistically stupid.
As for the narrator, I was a little surprised to have a female narrator since the MC is male, but this was a happy surprise. I really enjoyed her narration of the author's other series, Arrival. And really, since pretty much all of the other characters in the book are female bees, it makes sense. At any rate, I love her narration so I was happy to hear it again.
In conclusion, did I like this and would I listen to more? You better bee-lieve it! It had its problems but it is certainly at the top of the bottom of the barrel, so to speak. I recommend giving it a shot.
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- Cory
- 03-12-25
Evocation and it's accepted terms
This is a case of it's a great book has a really good story. But there's a problem, and that's the narrator in that her pronunciation of certain words, well, they are correct in certain places around the world, if you're not from that place then it gets a bit confusing, it draws you out of the story. What may sound proper in it? The United States may sound strange in England vice versa.
or canada the fact is, well, it's a great story and it great performance. It's just, you get taken out of the story, trying to figure out what exactly she's saying when it comes to certain words which disrupts your pleasure of the story, and at times you have that internal argument. I like this book. i wanna keep reading it. But then she says something that in your country is not correct and confusing. And it just makes you wanna put it down and not pick it up. But then there's the story that brings you back
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- Anonymous User
- 03-14-25
POBees
I liked the POBees and how they added personality to the bees and showed inner bee politics between the queen bees
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