
The Brooding Crown: An Epic Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
The Second Book of Caledan
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Narrated by:
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Jack Voraces
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By:
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Meg Cowley
About this listen
Return to Caledan for the fast paced sequel to The Tainted Crown that fans of The Lord of the Rings, Inheritance Cycle and Books of Pellinor will love.
Where is the line between good and evil?
The semblance of peace has returned to Caledan, but surrounded by the 12 noble houses of Caledan, King Soren can trust few. In the shadows, treasonous thoughts grow. When news of Zaki’s presence in Roher reaches Soren, can he ally all of Caledan to his cause - and keep them?
Zaki has not given up on his plans to regain Caledan’s throne. First he must prove himself to Harad, the mighty king of Roher, but Zaki will stop at nothing to gain the support of Roher’s army, march on Caledan’s borders, and take back the throne of the dragon kings.
War returns to Caledan, but a greater threat looms. The pact is broken. The Eldarkind are fading. The dragons war amongst themselves. A power too terrible to name grows in the North, and He seeks revenge. Only Eve stands in His way - but can she stop magic as old as time?
Peace balances upon a knife edge. Can Soren and Eve save Caledan?
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Here's my opinion...
- By Amazon Customer on 06-17-20
I hope the series continues this progression, I enjoyed the second book more than the first, and that almost never happens. We get some catastrophic happenings in this book, old gods are freed and long-standing allies/traditions are ended. I think the problem with these books so far is attaching to the characters. It's again one of those situations where there are great moments, Zaki's realizations at the end of the book are probably some of the best, and are standouts in the book, but before that it's hard to really attach any emotion to him as a character.
A bit of a step up from the previous book
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love the narrator
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This said, I could put this book down. I listened to it every day on my way to work. Getting lost in her created world has become my escape.
Jack Voraces has done it again with his narration and effects. I enjoy his effects and different character voices. Well done.
Can’t wait to hear the ending.
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The narration brings the story to life, the voices for creatures and characters alike are outstanding, overall another knockout hit for the narrator i strongly suggest picking up his other books as well, he is making a strong case for one of the better narrators coming up!
Great second installment!
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I enjoyed the book. This was a good sequel. One thing I especially enjoyed about it were surprises when it didn't follow the standard path I expected from an epic fantasy book. Just when I thought I knew how this book would end along with what would happen in the next book, my theory was turned upside down. I also liked how it showed the situation nobel women and, to a lesser extent, men were in back when monarchies existed with arranged marriages.
The narration was good. I especially liked the voice of the dragons and elemental. He brings out humor well.
Unpredictably Good
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Very fun!
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Loved it!
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Great characters and many surprises
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Another fantastic book in the series!
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Listened non-stop
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