
The Queen's Gift
A Stone Bearers Novel, Book 2
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John Pirhalla
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Jacque Stevens
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What will he have to become to survive?
It seemed like a simple plan. After leaving his home in the elven forest, Drynn was called as a magical avatar - a bearer. He now wants to learn all about magic and so does his new human friend. Drynn also wants to discover the remaining mysteries behind his mother's curse and so does his elder brother. The human wizards seem ready to help them. Going with them to the Wizard Tower seems the obvious solution.
But even Drynn's most trusted human friend is keeping secrets enough to make the Tower a waiting death trap. If the elves are to survive in the human world, Drynn might have to embrace a darker part of himself - something that could destroy everything he hoped to gain.
The second installment of a coming-of-age fantasy series, perfect for teen and young adult fans of Terry Brooks (Shannara), Cinda Willams Chima (The Demon King), Christopher Paolini (Eragon), and other works of epic sword and sorcery.
The Queen's Gift is the direct sequel of The Queen's Opal (2017) in a new high fantasy adventure series set in the same magical and exotic world as The Stone Bearers (2016).
Clean listen. Fantasy violence and a few darker themes. Recommended for young adults and teens 12 and up.
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I am still beyond impressed with Jacque Stevens' novels as I continue to listen to them. The world-building and character development are phenomenal! If you liked the Queen's Opal, you will not be disappointed with this one.
Pirhalla, again, was excellent. His accents and dictation are spot-on, and his pacing and tone keep the story moving along.
Still Impressed!
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Exciting Series!
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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Incredible New Fantasy Series
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Narration was spot on as usual, and they story was well crafted. Still a huge fan of the characters and I'll be waiting impatiently for the next one.
I received this copy as a free copy, but my opinions are my own
Amazing Sequel
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A great continuation of the Queen’s Opel
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book 2
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I CANNOT WAIT FOR MORE.
GIFT OF THE QUEEN
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Narration was on point and excellent! I could really feel what the characters were going thought.
This story keeps getting better and better the more I read. I was still stressed out and in the edge of my seat but the author sorted things out nicely before concluding this second installment.
I’m patiently waiting for book three! I can’t wait to see what will happen next.
“I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review”
Excellent Series!
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Great Listen - Fun Story - Superb Narration
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Cole begins to go to classes and meet new friends including the beautiful Jocelyn and other of Xavian and Arrias(sp?) disciples/students. It is Cole so there are quite a bit of shenanigans and bluster involved there as well as him trying to look
out for and protect Drynn especially with the help of Vernak his Dragonling friend. They both begin to trust Xavian and Arrias more as the story goes on and open up to them a bit more.
Of course not everything is as it seems and their are friends, foes and adversaries and Drynn has a very tough time deciding what he should be doing all the while learning more through visions of the past queen of what happened back then to the bearers and how the Drow came to be.
There is another parallel story happening in the Elven Forest, Kyra and the rest of the elves of Titania are attacked by the Drow and their monsters, Kyra escapes and tries to warn all the other elven settlements but nobody wants to seem to do anything about it.
There is a lot going on in this novel and a lot of things are made clear such as the origin of the Drow. The ending leaves you wanting to find out what is going to happen next and should be a perfect setup for the next in the series. The narration by John Pirhalla was spot on again and he did a great job. If you liked the first book this one is must listen and tons of fun just like the first.
"Please note I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
Drynn, Cole and Tavin back again
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