Bela lacayo
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The Diviners
- By: Libba Bray
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,219
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,983
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,981
Something dark and evil has awakened.... Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City - and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. It's 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that she has to live with her uncle Will and his unhealthy obsession with the occult. Evie worries her uncle will discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A delightful surprise.
- By Amazon Customer on 09-27-12
- The Diviners
- By: Libba Bray
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
A Hidden Treasure
Reviewed: 09-13-21
This was such a refreshing read. I am surprised there is not more hype surrounding this book. I enjoyed the diversity in characters and Libba Bray does an awesome job of submerging you in the world of the 20's. I appreciate the research she did in order to fill out the world well. Not to mention the plot was fun, and I hope it continues to grow well in the series.
The Narrator was fantastic, I did a double take at one point to check if it was really one narrator. because her characters were so distinct and fully developed.
Great read all around.
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Aurora Rising
- The Aurora Cycle, Book 1
- By: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
- Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest, Johnathan McClain, Candice Moll, and others
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,248
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,994
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,983
The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the academy would touch....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent story, but a little overly emotive
- By Zach on 05-15-19
- Aurora Rising
- The Aurora Cycle, Book 1
- By: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
- Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest, Johnathan McClain, Candice Moll, Lincoln Hoppe, Donnabella Mortel, Jonathan Todd Ross, Erin Spencer, Steve West
Very pleasantly surprised!
Reviewed: 09-01-21
I did not go into this book with any expectations and I had no idea the plot, so I loved being pulled along by the story. These two authors are brilliant together. I enjoyed every character and they managed to write a YA without falling into young writing.
The narration cast and sound design was awesome and helped imerge me in the story. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 141,886
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 116,398
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Story5 out of 5 stars 115,347
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Author went overboard hawking his site
- By CHughes on 06-25-19
- Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
Good Break down of habits
Reviewed: 08-24-21
James Clear does a good job of very clearly breaking down the life cycle of habits. Although it may all seem like common sense he put things in a perspective that you may not have considered before. He also has some good examples and exercises that I am looking forward to trying.
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Punk 57
- By: Penelope Douglas
- Narrated by: Laurie Catherine Winkel, Matthew Holland
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,800
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,085
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,071
In fifth grade my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed. It didn't take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever. For the next seven years, it was us. She's the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Way better than expected
- By Abigail French on 09-13-17
- Punk 57
- By: Penelope Douglas
- Narrated by: Laurie Catherine Winkel, Matthew Holland
This Book = Lost Sleep
Reviewed: 07-01-21
I tore through this book and was hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed the characters and she Penelope does a good job of not falling into every single stereotype that she could have. I liked the steam. There is definitely a strong alpha male/possessiveness in the book, but it wasn't overbearing. I liked how it ended.
I liked the male narration he felt like the character, the female narration fell a bit flat for me but was still good overall.
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Rage and Ruin
- The Harbinger Series, Book 2
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,746
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,566
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,555
Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been working with demons to stop the apocalypse while avoiding falling in love. The Harbinger is coming…but who or what is it? All of humankind may fall if Trinity and Zayne can’t win the race against time as sinister forces gather. As tensions rise, they must stay close together and patrol the DC streets at night, seeking signs of the Harbinger, an entity that is killing Wardens and demons with no seeming rhyme or reason.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Police brutality and blind representation.
- By mat on 06-16-20
- Rage and Ruin
- The Harbinger Series, Book 2
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
Fell a bit short for me
Reviewed: 07-01-21
Although it was a decent book I ended up losing interest by the end. I will likely still read the third book because I am interested in the direction that Jennifer will take it, but I enjoyed the first book more.
Lauren Fortgang was good, I have listened to many of her books and I am very comfortable with her style of reading.
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Dance of Thieves
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, James Patrick Cronin, Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,488
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,333
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,326
A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives - and their hearts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narration
- By Brittany on 09-21-18
- Dance of Thieves
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, James Patrick Cronin, Ann Marie Lee
Solid Read
Reviewed: 06-23-21
This was an enjoyable read, although I will say It was a bit predictable. I like to be surprised more, but I still enjoyed it. Will likely read the second book.
Narration was good from both Narrators.
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Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 260,299
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 240,837
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 240,351
In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m sorry I waited so long to read this book.
- By Julie W. Capell on 05-27-14
- Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Enjoyable refreshing read
Reviewed: 06-16-21
*Maybe Minor Spoilers* I have always loved dystopian style books and this had such a fun concept. I enjoyed the setting and 80's style yet futuristic theme of the environment. The characters were good and I enjoyed the sweet romance. Not sure where the second book will go from here because it was pretty wrapped up.
Narration was good, and fit the characters well.
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Dark Shores
- By: Danielle L. Jensen
- Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge, Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 399
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 398
The Celendor Empire has set its sights on conquering the far side of the world. And the secret to transporting its legions across the treacherous seas is held by seventeen-year-old Teriana. Teriana has always been taught that east must never meet west, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, she breaks the rule. A decision Teriana comes to regret when her crew are imprisoned and she lands face-to-face with the Empire’s most ruthless—and secretive—commander, Marcus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Had Fun
- By Memeke on 03-01-20
- Dark Shores
- By: Danielle L. Jensen
- Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge, Jeremy Arthur
Good Writing, okay plot
Reviewed: 06-11-21
Although I liked the writing, it was just missing a little energy for me in the plot. I loved Jensen's other series The Bridge Kingdom, but this one fell a bit short for me. I wouldn't be opposed to finishing the series, but I it is not on my current list.
The narrations were good.
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Renegades
- By: Marissa Meyer
- Narrated by: Rebecca Soler, Dan Bittner
- Length: 16 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,965
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,651
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,648
The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Like conclusions? This book isn't for you...
- By Guarding Cross on 11-21-17
- Renegades
- By: Marissa Meyer
- Narrated by: Rebecca Soler, Dan Bittner
A solid fun read
Reviewed: 06-08-21
I enjoyed this book and some of its creativity. Overall it's a fun YA read and I would like to see where the story goods.
Good Narration with distinction between voices. The male Narrator had some very nice character voices for the other males.
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The Fifth Season
- The Broken Earth, Book 1
- By: N. K. Jemisin
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,769
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,971
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,911
This is the way the world ends...for the last time. It starts with the great red rift across the heart of the world's sole continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. It starts with death, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. It starts with betrayal, and long dormant wounds rising up to fester. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the Earth is wielded as a weapon. And where there is no mercy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Nay-Sayers are Wrong.
- By Steve Groves on 02-10-20
- The Fifth Season
- The Broken Earth, Book 1
- By: N. K. Jemisin
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
Well written, just a bit slow for me
Reviewed: 06-01-21
Jemisin has fantastic writing throughout the book and good characters with depth. The story line was just a bit slow moving for my taste. if you like epic fantasy though I am sure this is right up your alley.
Narration was fantastic.
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