
The Desert Prince
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Narrated by:
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Michael Crouch
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Saskia Maarleveld
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By:
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Peter V. Brett
An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times best-selling author Peter V. Brett
“Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern.... The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.” (Wesley Chu, number one New York Times best-selling author of The War Arts Saga)
Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity’s hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows.
Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes.
Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned.
Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn’t easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he’s ever been great at is hiding.
When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.
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Critic reviews
“An intricately crafted tale of intrigue and courage where one’s station and lineage determine everything, good and bad...an exciting read...Peter Brett has outdone himself with this first book in a new series.” (Terry Brooks)
“The Desert Prince is the work of a master at the top of his game. The new cast of would-be heroes instantly draws you into a world full of old dangers as Brett cranks up the tension to unbearable levels. If you’re going to read this book, cancel all your plans, because there’s no way you’ll be able to put it down once you start.” (Mike Shackle, author of We Are the Dead)
“Peter Brett takes the reader with him and his characters on an electric and unrelenting charge through the demon-haunted depths of the Warded universe, full of love and death.” (Naomi Novik, New York Times best-selling author of A Deadly Education)
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Story was enjoyable enough. All the young characters start off whiny and misunderstood.
Good, not great.
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Great story, not so great readers
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The narrators I was hesitant about to start but I found pleasing. Michael’s accent for Darin felt more at home than any I’ve heard recently and Saskia performance was spot on.
The story itself felt a little rushed but sets the stage for the sequels well. The biggest gripe is I felt the story tunneled in on the stereotype young girl mentality a little too much but was not distracting enough for me.
If you go in expecting this to be Demon Cycle book 6, you will be likely disappointed as several reviews seem to be, but if you view it as a new story in same universe like Peter mentioned on his website; you’ll likely find it more enjoyable.
New series new expectations Great start
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Good story fun to return to the world
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The speakers themselves were not necessarily annoying but if you have 2 speakers (one for each main point of view) why have the current chapter's speaker speak for the other person and vice versa, just have 1 overall speaker for the book or let each speaker speak as their own character.
Good Continuation, Annoying Voices
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Just re-record the whole thing…
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What were you thinking?
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Disappointing
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I find it difficult to get as enthralled in the story as I was in the Demon Cycle, possibly because the annunciation of words is different. The over all story is entertaining yet partly predictable.
I will listen to the next installment however, it will likely be a make or break if I continue this new series.
Peter V. Brett has been my favorite author for years thanks to the Demon Cycle. He listened when there was an overwhelming amount of criticism for the last narration and fixed it. I owe him the next installment before I make a future judgment.
Significantly better than the last version.
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Another great addition to the demon cycle universe
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