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Ice & Blood
- A LitRPG/GameLit Viking Adventure
- By: Blake Arthur Peel
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 223
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 189
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 189
Jarl Beckström dreams of one day becoming a great warrior. Sadly, he had the misfortune of being lowborn-classless, unable to level up. He lives the mundane life of a poor mud-farmer, subjected to the whims of the infamous battleborn and the magical fireborn. But legend says that deeds of great courage can change a person's class. When the Clan Lord's son unexpectedly disappears, Jarl sees an opportunity to prove himself a hero and rise above the lowly station of his birth. He goes against the traditions of his people to seek his destiny...and possibly even his death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the Best Fantasy LitRPG books of 2021
- By Jas P on 07-31-21
- Ice & Blood
- A LitRPG/GameLit Viking Adventure
- By: Blake Arthur Peel
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
Fantastic viking ride.
Reviewed: 01-04-25
overall I am satisfied, my only critique is the performer needed to slow down and let the narration breath instead of rushing like a run on sentence
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The Dark Continent
- Underdog, Book 3
- By: Alexey Osadchuk, Andrew Douglas Schmitt - translator
- Narrated by: Derek Shoales
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 597
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 526
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 525
Eric Bergman used to be treated like an outcast, cripple, and freak. Some pitied him, others squirmed in his presence, while others still mocked him to his face. He himself even thought he was born cursed by the gods. But bit by bit, all that changed. That which was once considered a flaw or defect transformed into an advantage. And Eric slowly learned to use it to his benefit.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Keep kicking the dog
- By Timothy Dove on 06-09-20
- The Dark Continent
- Underdog, Book 3
- By: Alexey Osadchuk, Andrew Douglas Schmitt - translator
- Narrated by: Derek Shoales
fun take on a zero to hero.
Reviewed: 02-20-24
my only dislike. I get the MC has been shunned his whole life, and is constantly encountering the worst of luck. but there is a repetitive, not my fight, not my problem. I can empathize, but there are times where that mindset built so much momentum I almost walked away.
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Scorching Sun
- Underworld, Book 6
- By: Apollos Thorne
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead
- Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,800
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,510
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,507
Passing through the Vampire Gate, Elorion enters the true heart of the Underworld for the first time. The sooner he completes his mission, the sooner he and the girls can return home. The task is impossible at his current level, so he follows the lich down the only viable path. A path laden with bodies and blood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Excellent Book
- By James on 06-09-21
- Scorching Sun
- Underworld, Book 6
- By: Apollos Thorne
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead
Moar!!!
Reviewed: 02-05-22
After the first book, I'll admit, I enjoyed it. but was only half snared. Five books later, I can't get enough. Even after scaling each challenge higher and higher into numbers you would only see in a popular anime, some how I'm still caught enraptured by the seemingly limitless possibilities. I hope beyond hope, that sanctuary continues to grow, and that the new Brother and Sister lead us into yet another impossible, and unforeseen OP future!!!
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Thomas
- By: Michael G. Manning
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,286
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,187
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,186
Thomas was no one, an orphan with no past and no memories of his early life. The only clue lies in the strange birthmark on his chest, a mark that may or may not reveal his origin, but will certainly guide him to his destiny. Growing to manhood he will become a man of consequence and influence, yet the greatest gift he has to offer his people lies not in his power, but in his wisdom. As he strives to reach his potential he will face obstacles great and small and he will discover that some foes are too strong to defeat with power alone.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Way to close to religion for my taste
- By Bob Speeter on 01-28-20
- Thomas
- By: Michael G. Manning
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
Diamond in the rough!
Reviewed: 12-30-21
An absolute, and welcomed surprise. Slow to start, but brilliantly invests you in the primary characters, whilst unfolding the tale and history of an eternal battle .
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Myth of the Maker
- The Strange, Book 1
- By: Bruce Cordell
- Narrated by: James Jordan
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 224
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 200
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Story4 out of 5 stars 199
Carter Morrison didn't want to kill his friends or himself, but he had a good reason. It was them or the end of all life on the planet. Their sacrifice saved the world. Not that anyone knew it. Until Katherine Manners stumbled over a melting man in a computer room clutching a message of doom from another world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story was OK, narration was terrible.
- By Llohr on 10-17-21
- Myth of the Maker
- The Strange, Book 1
- By: Bruce Cordell
- Narrated by: James Jordan
Fantastic journey across overlapping existences.
Reviewed: 12-23-21
I truly loved this story, start to finish, though it did take a little time to build momentum and to fully invest into the multitude of characters and perspectives as the story unraveled. A clever balance between reality as we know it, the fantasy of the 'buffer' world, and sci-fi horror and mystery of the Strange.
I have no qualms over the story, however, the performer was heavily lacking. It felt empty, and lazy. Drunk and sleepy, words would slur, and often mispronounced. Uncalled for pauses, or holds on words riddled the narration. Compared to many other audibles, I felt very little invested in the different characters and in making them come to life in their own unique ways.
I digress. The story is worthy of your time, take it in and owner through, or read the printed or kindle form, and you'll see a world of difference!
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Ice Reavers
- By: Mark Albany
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 946
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 874
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Story4 out of 5 stars 874
The fate of the kingdom fell into my hands when I was one of only a few to escape the city walls. Against evil forces that call upon monsters beyond my comprehension, what am I to do? Whatever it takes to see my kingdom free.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Fantasy Porn
- By Mark on 03-30-21
- Ice Reavers
- By: Mark Albany
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
Fantastically witty and enthralling!
Reviewed: 09-07-21
A fantastical tale, full of action capturing your attention and leaving you wanting more, if not that then the next witty comeback!
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Night of the Hunter
- Legend of Drizzt: Companions Codex, Book I
- By: R. A. Salvatore
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
- Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,596
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,340
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,345
R. A. Salvatore’s New York Times best-selling saga continues as dark elf Drizzt Do’Urden returns to Gauntlgrym with old friends by his side once again, as they seek to rescue Bruenor’s loyal shield dwarf-turned-vampire. But not only do Drizzt and his allies face a perilous journey through the Underdark and the dangers of the undead that lie within, but they must cross through a colony of drow, who would like nothing better than to see Drizzt Do’Urden dead.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The feeling of adventure is back!
- By Derek on 03-18-14
- Night of the Hunter
- Legend of Drizzt: Companions Codex, Book I
- By: R. A. Salvatore
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
Ever the tale of Drizzt and his adventures
Reviewed: 06-14-21
Oh another book come and gone, and all the while I am sated, but only briefly. For now, I am left thirsting for more, as Pwent, vampire Pwent thirsted for blood.
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