
Crown of Coral and Pearl
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Narrated by:
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Amanda Dolan
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By:
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Mara Rutherford
For generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. But though every girl longs to be chosen as the next princess, the cost of becoming royalty is higher than any of them could ever imagine.
Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that's ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince - while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land.
Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor's dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home - a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. And as she grows closer to Ceren's brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen...and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave.
In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia, and Zadie.
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I was searching and searching for another read as intriguing and riveting as the Lunar Chronicles. Which is hard to find.
This book isn’t the same genre of sci-fi. It is fantasy and period drama. And it is absolutely amazing!!! It’s characters are wonderful and fully developed. The sister’s close relationship is beautiful. The plot is gripping. The villain is sickeningly complex and I never knew whether to hate him and wish him dead or to see hope for change. The romance is present and not overdone. I really enjoyed that. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! The world that the author created is spellbinding. I loved everything about this book. But it isn’t a stand alone book. The ending left me with more questions than answers and I am praying that the author is writing this as a trilogy. I need to know more! What happened to the characters at the end? It feels like one mess got sorted out and now there are 3 more that need to be resolved. I’m more riveted than ever and now I have to wait with bated breath for news of a sequel. Please write more!!!
I need MORE!!!
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My only complaint is that it would have been nice to listen to Zandie’s point of view while living at home without Nor. While reading/listening, I always wondered how Zandie was being treated.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who’d like a less gruesome/bloody and sexual version of game of thrones with a Cinderella twist (I got major GOT vibes while reading/listening to this book) revolving around a strong female character that has a refreshing and wholesome relationship with her twin sister.
I can’t wait for the next book (if there is one!!!)!
A Wholesome Cinderella story
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A capturing new saga.
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I fell in love with Nora/Zadie she is such a courageous, naive yet moral heroine I loved this book it is so incredibly narrated it was a joy to listen to. I will be adding it to my favourites collection.
Enchanting
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Falls into the typical books I’ve enjoyed
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Stunning
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Sisterhood, Politics, & Romance!
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Easy to get into!
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Notes of the narration- In the beginning I did find I had to adjust to her cadence because it felt clunky and awkward at times but as she read I grew to really like her! I will say this might be the most I’ve ever heard a narrator lick their lips and turn a page though. It didn’t bother me as it went on however, it made her human lol but it could be edited just a smidge better. I am desperately hoping they keep her on for the next book or that will really bum me out.
Great book and great narration. Thanks Mara!!
Much better than anticipated!
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Extremely well written, fun, but verging on horror?
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