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Order of Seven
- By: Beth Teliho
- Narrated by: Laurie Catherine Winkel
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Eighteen-year-old Devi Bennett is surrounded by mysteries: her unknown heritage, a recurring dream about an African tribal ceremony, an inexplicable attachment to a certain tree and a psychic ability she'll never understand - unless she finds her biological parents. Things take a shocking turn when she meets Baron, an intense and alluring energy healer who receives prophetic dreams which all seem connected to her.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Stunning Must Listen!
- By Jessica on 01-15-17
- Order of Seven
- By: Beth Teliho
- Narrated by: Laurie Catherine Winkel
Fun supernatural young/new adult mystery
Reviewed: 10-17-16
Would you consider the audio edition of Order of Seven to be better than the print version?
No - they are both good.
What other book might you compare Order of Seven to and why?
It is like the Hunger Games not in storyline, but in target age, new-adult/darker themes, and the elements of mystery and suspense.
Which scene was your favorite?
I love the first interactions between the male and female leads - usually sparks fly in romance but they are not literally sparks.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed this story. I liked the interesting weaving of mystery throughout the plot. The characters are gripping from the start, and their connection with their powers was believable. The writing is witty and clever, with subtle touches I really enjoyed, and that often made me laugh. (The Jamies are hilarious.) And in terms of romance, this is one of the more purely sexy setups I’ve ever seen. In this book, the sparks do fly. Literally. And there is a balance of dark story also, balancing some of the lighter moments.
The author deals with several sensitive subjects with a total lack of fear. I am always wary of books centered around finding biological relatives and also those touching on native cultures (oh and race and religion too, no biggie) outside the author’s background, but Order of Seven treats these subjects with a reasonable deal of sensitivity and in a legitimate context of the plot, with only a few references that could cause discomfort.
The narrator is pleasant and clear - I enjoyed the audio performance.
Beth Teliho is a talented author and I am very excited for sequels in this world or whatever she decides to do next.
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