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The Atlas Complex
- Atlas Series, Book 3
- By: Olivie Blake
- Narrated by: Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, and others
- Length: 20 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 205
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 188
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Story3 out of 5 stars 188
An explosive return to the library leaves the six Alexandrians vulnerable to the lethal terms of their recruitment. Old alliances quickly fracture as the initiates take opposing strategies as to how to deal with the deadly bargain they have so far failed to uphold. Those who remain with the archives wrestle with the ethics of their astronomical abilities, while elsewhere, an unlikely pair from the Society cohort partner to influence politics on a global stage.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The last 30 seconds.
- By Ashlee O’Brien on 03-19-24
- The Atlas Complex
- Atlas Series, Book 3
- By: Olivie Blake
- Narrated by: Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, Daniel Henning, David Monteith, James Patrick Cronin, Samara Naeymi, Siho Ellsmore, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Steve West
I had high hopes, but too opaque and self-indulgen
Reviewed: 02-12-24
Fantastic premise, interesting characters, and very talented writer. Unfortunately I just don't like the approach and direction she chose. Opacity is great at the outset and even middle, but the denouement remained too thickly opaque to satisfy. Character development is good and psychology is interesting, but too much is too much. The multiverse premise, which drives much of the ultimate plot line, isn't developed enough to be believable as the foundation for the characters' motivation. I left feeling frustrated with what could have been.
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I, Demon
- Shattered Gods, Book 4
- By: Chris Fox
- Narrated by: Ryan Kennard Burke
- Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 111
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Story5 out of 5 stars 111
They sent me into the blasted lands to die. I refused. I lived. And now...I return to the empire that discarded me. A god, rich with worship. I don't know what has become of Hasra, or the war with the Fomori. I don't know where Li is, or if her homeland is still dealing with the wyrm Khonsu. My sister and mother were freed—the reward for my blood price— but I have no idea what has become of them. It is time to go home. Time to right old wrongs, and to find the legacy left behind by my former incarnation. Three tombs remain. Once I am certain my family is safe I will seek them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible series, excellent battles, VAST world!!
- By Joel on 01-21-23
- I, Demon
- Shattered Gods, Book 4
- By: Chris Fox
- Narrated by: Ryan Kennard Burke
Disappointing - bad editing, no flow
Reviewed: 01-16-23
Very disappointed. After books 1-3 I was really looking forward to this one. Book 4 reads like a storyboard with little soul or flow. Acquire new power or item; fight scene; lather, rinse repeat. Seems like he kind of mailed this one in and the editors (if there were any) should have sent this back for redraft.
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Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits
- By: David Wong, Jason Pargin
- Narrated by: Christy Romano
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,133
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,637
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,629
In a prosperous yet gruesomely violent near future, superhero vigilantes battle thugs whose heads are full of supervillain fantasies. The peace is kept by a team of smooth, well-dressed negotiators called The Men in Fancy Suits. Meanwhile a young girl is caught in the middle and thinks the whole thing is ridiculous. Zoey, a recent college graduate with a worthless degree, makes a reluctant trip into the city after hearing that her estranged con artist father died in a mysterious yet spectacular way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This whole city is a butt that farts horror.
- By Claudia H on 03-03-16
- Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits
- By: David Wong, Jason Pargin
- Narrated by: Christy Romano
Absolutely outstanding
Reviewed: 12-25-18
Great writing and perfect narrator. One of my new favorites. Clever funny and enjoyable - highly recommended!
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Going Rogue
- Spells, Swords, & Stealth Series, Book 3
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,060
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,535
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,520
Adventuring is a costly affair, and while the tolls are often paid in blood, gold can drain away just as quickly. The party's trek out of Solium and across the lands of Alcatham has left them with only a handful of gold between them. Fortunately, they have drawn near Camnarael, Alcatham's capital, where all manner of quests - and rewards - await. But all is not as expected in the capital.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Never a Full Moment
- By MagePro on 03-17-17
- Going Rogue
- Spells, Swords, & Stealth Series, Book 3
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Good series keeps getting better
Reviewed: 08-06-18
Spells Swords & Stealth is an enjoyable series, and it keeps getting better as it goes along. Looking forward to the next installment!
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The Book of Lost Things
- By: John Connolly
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,575
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,158
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,153
High in his attic bedroom, 12-year-old David mourns the loss of his mother. He is angry and he is alone, with only the books on his shelf for company.But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness, and as he takes refuge in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds that the real world and the fantasy world have begun to meld. The Crooked Man has come, with his mocking smile and his enigmatic words: "Welcome, your majesty. All hail the new king."
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a great story!
- By Derek B. on 03-03-13
- The Book of Lost Things
- By: John Connolly
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
Delightful - textured and enjoyable
Reviewed: 02-17-18
What made the experience of listening to The Book of Lost Things the most enjoyable?
Good narrator, good story and pacing.
What other book might you compare The Book of Lost Things to and why?
Not quite like other books in its genre (fairy tale with adult twists). More textured - somehow blends seamlessly from standard fairy tale twist to hints of adult horror; offers emotional insights without having to reach for them.
Which scene was your favorite?
Wonderful ending(s).
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Fairly steady through the book, but unusually strong ending.
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Fishbowl
- A Novel
- By: Bradley Somer
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 571
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 520
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Story4 out of 5 stars 519
A goldfish named Ian is falling from the 27th-floor balcony on which his fishbowl sits. He's longed for adventure, so when the opportunity arises, he escapes from his bowl, clears the balcony railing and finds himself airborne. Plummeting toward the street below, Ian witnesses the lives of the Seville on Roxy residents.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Book so good, it'll make you want to slap yo momma
- By Fabrikator on 07-26-16
- Fishbowl
- A Novel
- By: Bradley Somer
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
Top ten book
Reviewed: 03-08-17
Best read of the year so far. The author is a genius- don't give up on it early.
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Nevernight
- The Nevernight Chronicle, Book 1
- By: Jay Kristoff
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
- Length: 20 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,488
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,124
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,115
Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia Corvere is barely able to escape her father's failed rebellion with her life. Alone and friendless, she hides in a city built from the bones of a dead god, hunted by the Senate and her father's former comrades. But her gift for speaking with the shadows leads her to the door of a retired killer and a future she never imagined.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great story but I find it hard to recommend
- By Amazon Customer on 10-14-16
- Nevernight
- The Nevernight Chronicle, Book 1
- By: Jay Kristoff
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
Truly outstanding - a top 10 read
Reviewed: 11-07-16
What made the experience of listening to Nevernight the most enjoyable?
Good narrator; unique narrative style
What other book might you compare Nevernight to and why?
Name of the Wind, but with assassins
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. Absorbing, but may be better in segments, as the content and style can be rich.
Any additional comments?
Highly recommended. Book One of a trilogy (the others aren't out yet), but it wraps up enough - no need to wait.
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Eternity's Mind
- Saga of Shadows, Book 3
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 865
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 791
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 786
Two decades after the devastating Elemental War, which nearly destroyed the cosmos, the new Confederation restored peace and profitable commerce among the peoples and worlds of the Spiral Arm. The ambitious, innovative Roamers went back to their traditional business of harvesting the vital stardrive fuel ekti from the clouds of gas giant planets, and the telepathic green priests of Theroc provided instantaneous galaxy-wide communication via their connection to the powerful and sentient worldtrees.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A tedious end to an overly long story
- By P. Brody on 11-03-16
- Eternity's Mind
- Saga of Shadows, Book 3
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
I hate to dissent, but just not up to his usual
Reviewed: 10-28-16
What disappointed you about Eternity's Mind?
Repetitive and pedantic - assumes the reader can't remember anything. Little nuance.
Has Eternity's Mind turned you off from other books in this genre?
No. I enjoyed the Saga of Seven Sons, and was hoping Book 3 would make the rest of the Saga of Shadows seem better in hindsight. Lots of action, but didn't get there for me.
What aspect of Mark Boyett’s performance would you have changed?
Have him read a different book.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment and frustration.
Any additional comments?
This series is becoming formulaic, and not in a good way.
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The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,751
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26,740
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26,737
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dreamlike Experience to Savor
- By Suzn F on 09-18-11
- The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
Best audiobook I've read
Reviewed: 09-28-16
Best audiobook I've read - and I've read a lot. Fantastic writing - perfect pacing. Unique and enchanting plot. Wonderful characters. Perfect narration. Prepare for a treat.
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The Crippled God
- Malazan Book of the Fallen Series, Book 10
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 45 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,225
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,929
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,928
Savaged by the K'Chain Nah'Ruk, the Bonehunters march for Kolanse, where waits an unknown fate. Tormented by questions, the army totters on the edge of mutiny, but Adjunct Tavore will not relent. One final act remains, if it is in her power, if she can hold her army together, if the shaky allegiances she has forged can survive all that is to come. A woman with no gifts of magic, deemed plain, unprepossessing, displaying nothing to instill loyalty or confidence, Tavore Paran of House Paran means to challenge the gods - if her own troops don't kill her first.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Damon on 08-05-15
- The Crippled God
- Malazan Book of the Fallen Series, Book 10
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Michael Page
A worthy ending to an amazing series
Reviewed: 11-01-15
After so long, it's hard to believe the author could pull this off. The journey was joy, and the ending fully resolved things. Bravo!
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