Goddess with a Blade

By: Lauren Dane

Narrated by: Eve Bianco

Rowan Summerwaite is no ordinary woman. Physical vessel to the Celtic goddess Brigid and raised by the leader of the Vampire Nation, she's a supercharged hunter with the power to slay any vampire who violates the age-old treaty.

A recent string of murders has her at odds with Las Vegas's new Scion, the arrogant and powerful Clive Stewart. The killings have the mark of Vampire all over them, and Rowan warns Clive to keep his people in line - or she'll mete out her own brand of justice.

Though her dealings with Clive are adversarial to say the least, Rowan is intensely aware of her attraction to him. But she can't let it distract her from her duty: to find and battle the killer before more women die.

©2011 Lauren Dane (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

great read but need book 2

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes of-course but need book 2

What was one of the most memorable moments of Goddess with a Blade?

talking to the goddesss and actual fighting sequences

What does Eve Bianco bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

very good reader but i have searched for her in other books

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yep

Any additional comments?

you need book 2 in this series your killing me on the

AWESOME STORY! Underwhelming performance of it!

Good story line, but the performance was a little underwhelming...I don't think the narrator performed it to the ability of the storyline...The performance was too casual, not enough SOUL in it...Her voice of Clive sounds like a whiny girl and not a strong intimidating vampire, the other male character voices were fine, but his voice did not connect to the chracter that I imagine him to be in the book...The performance of the fight scene at the end was soooo underwhelming, she did NOT do that good at All! No Grit in it at ALL!!! But overall what a GREAT storyline, just a So-So performance though!!!

Eh...

I just couldn't suspend my disbelief with this story. The premise is interesting and it was set up for success but execution fell short. The narrator's performance is a credit to her though. There's realism in her reactions and voice acting. The male voices are a bit softer and higher pitched than I like but she still has a husky masculinity. What really threw me off was how quickly Rowen went from "I can't work with this vampire" to having sex the next minute. No buildup or dynamic shift in their relationship before they were in bed. She doesn't even remark much on his looks or charm. I think she only mentioned it the first meeting. He doesn't seem to care at all until he's suddenly jealous of Jack. Made no sense to me.

Good to Run Errands With

Well written, interesting way to see vampires and demigods. I do want to see how the love interests work out.

Needs more snarky bitch, snarky head bitch

Any additional comments?

I love these books and found the narration style, overall really good. There's only one gripe I have...

I don't give characters voices, I read far to fast for that to happen, and I found this voice actress did everyone's voice really well except for Rowans. When someone is described as a wretched bitch and comes back with HBIC - Head Bitch In Charge, when someone's written voice is all snarky comebacks and whip fast zingers then you'd expect their "voice" to be much more lived in, sarcastic toned, snark. The voice actress chose to go with sunshine and lollypops instead.

Needless to say when you're expecting snarky (I know I'm using this word a lot, it's the only polite one I can) sarcasm tones and attitude and get soft, sweet and melodious it does tend to take you out of the moment.

Otherwise this book lived up to it's read.

Attitude

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to several of my friends. There many trademarks in this book I like. The story is well written in my opinion, there is attitude from the main characters, the book has mystery, sex, mythology and vampires. I have listened to the book several times and enjoyed it every time. This something I don't usually do.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Goddess with a Blade?

When Rowan calls The First during one of her conversations with Clive. In spite of her rocky relationship with The First, she continues to honor him even when she is not in his presence. The First is over joyed to hear from her as well, lets her know she is missed. Clive witnesses the respect Rowan has for the First and the admiration the First has for Rowan, he then realizes he will not be getting his way. Clive witness something probably no one has witnessed there is a real father daughter relationship there. Even is Rowan doesn't believe it so.

Which scene was your favorite?

Sex on the desk.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I am not sure.

Any additional comments?

This book has a way of making a really awful day better. I really enjoyed the book.

Excellent spin on the supernatural world

Excellent spin on the supernatural world - just be aware that there are some very descriptive sex scenes (although they don't take over the book like some authors) and use of colourful language, (again it exists but there are must worse out there) so if such things put you off then this book is probably not for you. which would be a pity as it well worth the purchase and listen.

The narrator is excellent

Decent

The Narrator is okay. Her male voices aren’t as good as some female narrators out there. The author is okay too. The writing is kind of flat as far as descriptive language. There’s also a bit much profanity which naturally sounds less intelligent than if she were to opt for better adjectives or adverbs. The heroine can be annoying at times but if you prefer them strong as opposed to weak and whimpering you’ll like her. If you’re bored the book will suffice.

It was good

Now that’s a badass vampire hunter unlike the more well known one out there. Smart, witty, and confident about herself and her choices. Good writing with no drama. Just simple and fun. This author recognizes the balance between the concept of DRAWING on your own experiences vs actually writing about your therapy sessions.

An all time fave!!

I loved everything about this book. The haughty vampire the stong kick-ass herione and the humanity i glimpsed in the first. That was a twist with a real treat. I also loved how mythology was interwoven in such an otherwise cut and dry vampire tale