Phillip Shanks
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Brothers of the Wind
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
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Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother, Ineluki - Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi - and perhaps all of humankind as well.
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Same but different
- By Bethany Stadler on 02-04-23
- Brothers of the Wind
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: James Lailey
Great Story!
Reviewed: 12-16-24
The storyline and emotions conveyed throughout really allows for a connection to the characters. I appreciated the value they had for each other in difficult circumstances. Great read. Thanks!
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To Green Angel Tower
- Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 3
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 63 hrs and 10 mins
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The evil minions of the undead Sithi Storm King are beginning their final preparations for the kingdom-shattering culmination of their dark sorceries, drawing King Elias ever deeper into their nightmarish, spell-spun world. As the Storm King's power grows and the boundaries of time begin to blur, the loyal allies of Prince Josua struggle to rally their forces at the Stone of Farewell.
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The Best
- By Joseph Valle on 07-12-18
- To Green Angel Tower
- Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 3
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
Complexity of Hidden Storylines
Reviewed: 10-30-24
I really enjoyed this read! It was exciting, mysterious, and filled with friendship and humor as well as darkness.
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Shadowheart
- Shadowmarch: Volume IV
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 32 hrs and 58 mins
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Thousands of years ago the gods fought and fell in the deeps beneath what is now Southmarch Castle, then were banished into eternal sleep. Now at least one of them is stirring again, dreaming of vengeance against humankind....
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Just Ok
- By Laura on 12-07-12
- Shadowheart
- Shadowmarch: Volume IV
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
Wonderfully Complex Storyline!
Reviewed: 09-20-24
I loved all of the characters and their stories - it allows you to ‘feel’ for and engage in whichever captures your attention most without compromising the overall storyline and others in the book. A book with an end but yet still open to additional novels. Series is a great read imo. Thanks!
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Shadowplay
- Shadowmarch: Volume II
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 30 hrs and 23 mins
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A year ago, the March Kingdoms were at peace, and the Eddon family held the throne. Now the family has been shattered. King Olin Eddon is a prisoner in a faraway land, and Olin’s heir Kendrick is dead – slain by treachery and dark, bloody magic. With their father and brother taken from them, the royal twins Barrick and Briony have done their best to hold the kingdom together, but now Barrick has been captured in a failed war against the immortal Twilight People and Briony has been forced to flee.
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9.5/10 ign
- By nate on 02-21-15
- Shadowplay
- Shadowmarch: Volume II
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
Character development and story line is fantastic!
Reviewed: 08-27-24
I loved this book in the series. The complicated changes with the characters and unforeseen circumstances they find themselves in made for a great story!
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City of Golden Shadow
- Otherland, Book 1
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 28 hrs and 41 mins
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Surrounded by secrecy, it is home to the wildest dreams and darkest nightmares. Incredible amounts of money have been lavished on it. The best minds of two generations have labored to build it. And somehow, bit by bit, it is claiming the Earth's most valuable resource - its children.
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Weird. Seriously weird.
- By Townsend on 05-15-15
- City of Golden Shadow
- Otherland, Book 1
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Intriguing Read!
Reviewed: 05-30-24
Different than my usual read and very intriguing and different - especially in light of advancing technology in real life that was so easily translatable to details in the story. Mixed characters also added dimension that was unusual and really enjoyable. Great read!
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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
- By: Holly Black, Rovina Cai - illustrator
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. Number one New York Times best-selling author Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan.
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This was a good story
- By Brittany on 12-29-20
Doesn’t compare to other books
Reviewed: 04-06-24
Confusing and poor flow, even with having read other books in the series (which I loved)
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A Court of Mist and Fury
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 23 hrs and 16 mins
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Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she’s now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre’s hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin.
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Shippers will either Love it or Hate it
- By Natalie C on 05-05-16
- A Court of Mist and Fury
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
OMG! OMG! OMG! So good!
Reviewed: 01-07-24
The twists and ending are phenomenal! I’m starting the next book this minute! My favorite part was the unwinding of Reis’s story followed by the end.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 16 hrs and 7 mins
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When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
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Bad ending and Immaturity
- By The Story Adict on 09-13-17
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Full of Intrigue and Multiple Emotions
Reviewed: 12-31-23
I love Maas’ books and this one did not disappoint. Like usual, the story allows you to share in intrigue, joys, love, and despair depending upon which chapter you’re in. I know that one reader shared that they struggled to finish… I on the other hand, didn’t want to put it down. I’d certainly recommend!
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Kingdom of Ash
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 33 hrs and 11 mins
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Aelin has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day....With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them.
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Well, too much torture for me; I'm out.
- By lekitto on 06-05-20
- Kingdom of Ash
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Loved Everything!
Reviewed: 12-27-23
Every single book in this series was excellent and the last did not disappoint by fighting to be the favorite! Just when you think it’s over…
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Empire of Storms
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 25 hrs and 18 mins
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The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.
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Emotional, Stressful and Wonderful
- By Claudia H on 09-13-16
- Empire of Storms
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Crazy Good!!
Reviewed: 11-29-23
Great surprises in this one throughout! The “steamy” scenes were significantly more graphic this time but didn’t mind it - just calling it out in the event someone does. I really enjoyed the storyline, additional character builds, and style. One of my favorites in the series thus far.
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