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Ascendant
- A Dragon Rider Fantasy (Songs of Chaos, Book 1)
- Narrateur(s): Peter Kenny
- Durée: 17 h et 53 min
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Dragon Mage
- Rivenworld, Book 1
- Auteur(s): ML Spencer
- Narrateur(s): Ben Farrow
- Durée: 27 h et 18 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Histoire4 out of 5 stars 16
Aram thinks he’s nothing but a misfit from a small fishing village in a dark corner of the world. As far as Aram knows, he has nothing, with hardly a possession to his name other than a desire to make friends and be accepted by those around him, which is something he’s never known. But Aram is more. Much, much more. Unknown to him, Aram bears within him a gift so old and rare that many people would kill him for it, and there are others who would twist him to use for their own sinister purposes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disconnected
- Écrit par Shawn le 2023-10-10
Auteur(s): ML Spencer
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The Dragon's Blade
- The Reborn King
- Auteur(s): Michael R. Miller
- Narrateur(s): Dave Cruse
- Durée: 13 h et 34 min
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 3
Dragons once soared in the skies, but that was before the Transformation, before they took human form. Now, demonic forces stand to obliterate them. When left mortally wounded, Darnuir, the Prince of Dragons, can only be saved through a dangerous rebirthing spell. He is left as a babe in human hands. Twenty years later, Darnuir is of age to wield the Dragon's Blade. As the last member of his bloodline, he is the only one who can. He is plunged into a role he is not prepared for, to lead a people he does not know.
Auteur(s): Michael R. Miller
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Eragon
- Inheritance, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Christopher Paolini
- Narrateur(s): Gerard Doyle
- Durée: 16 h et 22 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 970
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 834
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 833
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now, his choices could save - or destroy - the empire.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narration.
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-09-23
Auteur(s): Christopher Paolini
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Skyward
- Auteur(s): Brandon Sanderson
- Narrateur(s): Suzy Jackson
- Durée: 15 h et 28 min
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 2 080
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1 890
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 1 892
From Brandon Sanderson, the number one New York Times best-selling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally best-selling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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i need the next one
- Écrit par Ryan Liard le 2018-11-12
Auteur(s): Brandon Sanderson
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Kingfall
- The Kingfall Histories, Book 1
- Auteur(s): David Estes
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 29 h et 58 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Infused with magic, shadows and starlight, the powerful godblades were believed to be lost nearly half a millennia ago, when the Godswar ended. Now, however, one has been found by the unlikeliest of wielders: Sampson Gaard, a blind but ambitious prince with something to prove. The only question is whether he controls the blade or the blade him. With an insidious evil lurking in the shadows, the answer may very well determine the fate of all Kingfall.
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2 out of 5 stars
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DNF
- Écrit par Brendan wootton le 2023-11-24
Auteur(s): David Estes
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The Keeper Chronicles: The Complete Trilogy
- The Keeper Chronicles, Book 1-3
- Auteur(s): JA Andrews
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 46 h et 32 min
- Version intégrale
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 131
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 131
When Mallon the Undying threatened the land years ago, the elves stopped him - and then disappeared. Now Mallon's followers seek to bring him back to finish what he started. Only the Keepers - storytellers, historians, and magic-wielders - are left to stand against them. Alaric, who betrayed everything he believed to save his wife - and still failed. Will, a storyteller who’s convinced his weak magic makes him useless. And Sini, a former slave girl with unimaginable power but no way to wield it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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surprisingly enjoyable - good for d and d fans
- Écrit par Vita le 2021-01-26
Auteur(s): JA Andrews
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Dragon Mage
- Rivenworld, Book 1
- Auteur(s): ML Spencer
- Narrateur(s): Ben Farrow
- Durée: 27 h et 18 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 16
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Histoire4 out of 5 stars 16
Aram thinks he’s nothing but a misfit from a small fishing village in a dark corner of the world. As far as Aram knows, he has nothing, with hardly a possession to his name other than a desire to make friends and be accepted by those around him, which is something he’s never known. But Aram is more. Much, much more. Unknown to him, Aram bears within him a gift so old and rare that many people would kill him for it, and there are others who would twist him to use for their own sinister purposes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disconnected
- Écrit par Shawn le 2023-10-10
Auteur(s): ML Spencer
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The Dragon's Blade
- The Reborn King
- Auteur(s): Michael R. Miller
- Narrateur(s): Dave Cruse
- Durée: 13 h et 34 min
- Version intégrale
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 3
Dragons once soared in the skies, but that was before the Transformation, before they took human form. Now, demonic forces stand to obliterate them. When left mortally wounded, Darnuir, the Prince of Dragons, can only be saved through a dangerous rebirthing spell. He is left as a babe in human hands. Twenty years later, Darnuir is of age to wield the Dragon's Blade. As the last member of his bloodline, he is the only one who can. He is plunged into a role he is not prepared for, to lead a people he does not know.
Auteur(s): Michael R. Miller
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Eragon
- Inheritance, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Christopher Paolini
- Narrateur(s): Gerard Doyle
- Durée: 16 h et 22 min
- Version intégrale
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 970
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 834
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 833
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now, his choices could save - or destroy - the empire.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narration.
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-09-23
Auteur(s): Christopher Paolini
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Skyward
- Auteur(s): Brandon Sanderson
- Narrateur(s): Suzy Jackson
- Durée: 15 h et 28 min
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 2 080
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1 890
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 1 892
From Brandon Sanderson, the number one New York Times best-selling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally best-selling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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i need the next one
- Écrit par Ryan Liard le 2018-11-12
Auteur(s): Brandon Sanderson
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Kingfall
- The Kingfall Histories, Book 1
- Auteur(s): David Estes
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 29 h et 58 min
- Version intégrale
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Infused with magic, shadows and starlight, the powerful godblades were believed to be lost nearly half a millennia ago, when the Godswar ended. Now, however, one has been found by the unlikeliest of wielders: Sampson Gaard, a blind but ambitious prince with something to prove. The only question is whether he controls the blade or the blade him. With an insidious evil lurking in the shadows, the answer may very well determine the fate of all Kingfall.
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2 out of 5 stars
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DNF
- Écrit par Brendan wootton le 2023-11-24
Auteur(s): David Estes
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The Keeper Chronicles: The Complete Trilogy
- The Keeper Chronicles, Book 1-3
- Auteur(s): JA Andrews
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 46 h et 32 min
- Version intégrale
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 131
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 131
When Mallon the Undying threatened the land years ago, the elves stopped him - and then disappeared. Now Mallon's followers seek to bring him back to finish what he started. Only the Keepers - storytellers, historians, and magic-wielders - are left to stand against them. Alaric, who betrayed everything he believed to save his wife - and still failed. Will, a storyteller who’s convinced his weak magic makes him useless. And Sini, a former slave girl with unimaginable power but no way to wield it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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surprisingly enjoyable - good for d and d fans
- Écrit par Vita le 2021-01-26
Auteur(s): JA Andrews
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The Cycle of Arawn
- The Complete Trilogy
- Auteur(s): Edward W. Robertson
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 65 h et 54 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 216
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 196
The White Tree (book one): In Mallon the dark magic of the nether has been banned for centuries. Its users have been driven out or killed. Its secrets lost. But the holy book of the nethermancers has just been found by a boy named Dante. As he works to unlock the book's power, he's attacked in the street. The nethermancers aren't gone—and they want their book back. Caught between death cultists and the law, Dante fights for his life, aided by his growing skills and a brash bodyguard named Blays.
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5 out of 5 stars
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#Audible1
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2018-09-18
Auteur(s): Edward W. Robertson
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Exiled
- Path of the Dragon Mage, Book 1
- Auteur(s): S.G. Seabourne
- Narrateur(s): Christian J. Gilliland
- Durée: 15 h et 39 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Born magically talentless, Prince Corvus is an embarrassment to the royal family and is removed from succession. However, he still has a chance to win back his throne. The next man or woman to hatch a dragon automatically becomes the ruler. Each member of the royal family is gifted with a dragon egg, but it is the work of a lifetime to hatch it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a great start to an epic adventure
- Écrit par Adam Posner le 2022-10-03
Auteur(s): S.G. Seabourne
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Bastion
- Immortal Great Souls, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Phil Tucker
- Narrateur(s): Nick Podehl
- Durée: 38 h et 23 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 136
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
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Histoire4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Scorio will rise from the ashes to conquer the 10 layers of hell. Reborn without memories, Scorio learns that he is a Great Soul, a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion. That within the hallowed halls of the Academy and under the stern eyes of the underworld’s greatest instructors he will enjoy enormous privilege, rediscover unique and wondrous powers, and one day return to the millennium-old battle against their infernal foes. Until he is betrayed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enthralling - Can't wait for book 2
- Écrit par Braydon le 2023-03-10
Auteur(s): Phil Tucker
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The Crown Tower
- The Riyria Chronicles, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrateur(s): Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Durée: 12 h et 49 min
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 317
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Michael J. Sullivan garnered critical raves and a massive readership for his Riyria Revelations series. The first book in his highly anticipated Riyria Chronicles series of prequels, The Crown Tower brings together warrior Hadrian Blackwater with thieving assassin Royce Melborn. The two form a less-than-friendly pairing, but the quest before them has a rare prize indeed, and if they can breach the supposedly impregnable walls of the Crown Tower, their names will be legend.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable adventure fair
- Écrit par Lea H. le 2018-03-03
Auteur(s): Michael J. Sullivan
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Kingdoms at War
- An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Dragon Gate, Book 1)
- Auteur(s): Lindsay Buroker
- Narrateur(s): Vivienne Leheny
- Durée: 16 h et 40 min
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Au global5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 17
As a cartography student, Jak has always dreamed of finding the lost dragon gate and exploring and mapping distant worlds. Developing magical powers and becoming a powerful wizard? Not a chance. But when he and his archaeologist mother unearth the gate, they attract the attention of the very wizards they sought to avoid. Even more troubling, Jak starts developing magical powers of his own, powers that could rival those of the great rulers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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great and interesting story
- Écrit par Alisa le 2023-12-09
Auteur(s): Lindsay Buroker
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The Keeper Origins: The Complete Trilogy
- Book 1-3
- Auteur(s): JA Andrews
- Narrateur(s): Kate Reading
- Durée: 75 h et 48 min
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Au global4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars 6
Sable would do anything to break free from the ruthless gang boss she's indebted to before he corrupts her younger sister or discovers Sable's magical ability to sense the truth in people's words. In a last desperate attempt at freedom, Sable stumbles into unexpected help—Atticus, the famous playwright, and his traveling theater troupe. Far more than a means of escape, the mismatched band of actors is destined to become the family Sable never knew she wanted. They help awaken her magic until she becomes the burning symbol of truth that the entire land needs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting magic - writing that brought smiles
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2023-10-20
Auteur(s): JA Andrews
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Chrysalis: The Antventure Begins
- A LitRPG Adventure
- Auteur(s): RinoZ
- Narrateur(s): Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott
- Durée: 17 h et 18 min
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Follow Anthony as he attempts to adjust to his new life as an ant in his new Dungeon home. He'll have to learn how to survive, level-up, and grow both himself and his bite-sized colony into a force to be reckoned with.
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5 out of 5 stars
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what an amazingly crazy idea
- Écrit par Tad k. le 2022-09-20
Auteur(s): RinoZ
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Battleborne
- Auteur(s): Dave Willmarth
- Narrateur(s): Daniel Wisniewski, Jessica Threet
- Durée: 17 h et 14 min
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Max was a professional soldier, and extremely good at his job. Right up until it killed him. At the moment of his death, he meets Hildi the Valkyrie, and is given three options. Serve Odin in Valhalla as one of the Einherjar, fighting each day and celebrating each night until the battle of Ragnarok. Accept his death as final, and end his existence. Or be reincarnated as a Battleborne on a random unknown world. Max chooses to gamble! To live a new life, whatever that might entail.
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4 out of 5 stars
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For LitRPG style story it was very good
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2020-10-11
Auteur(s): Dave Willmarth
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Of Blood and Fire
- The Bound and the Broken, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Ryan Cahill
- Narrateur(s): Derek Perkins
- Durée: 16 h et 23 min
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Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the South squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North. In the remote villages of Southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving - a test of courage and skill that not all survive. But when three strangers arrive in the village of Milltown, with a secret they are willing to die for, Calen’s world is ripped from under him and he is thrust headfirst into a war.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Simple Y.A
- Écrit par Josh Tucker le 2023-05-16
Auteur(s): Ryan Cahill
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Space Assassins Box Set: The Complete Series, Books 1-5
- Auteur(s): Scott Baron
- Narrateur(s): Eric Bryan Moore
- Durée: 44 h et 49 min
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Au global4 out of 5 stars 87
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It seemed the unthinkable had happened. Someone had actually targeted the Ghalian, an order of assassins known and feared across the systems. It was madness. Only a fool would go after the likes of them. But, it seemed, the galaxy had no shortage of fools. Retaliation most bloody was in order, and one man stood ready to spring into action. Hozark was his name, and he was no ordinary man. He was a Master Ghalian, an assassin skilled in the ways of death. Practical, mechanical, magical, to him it made no difference.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Dull
- Écrit par Joe le 2022-08-16
Auteur(s): Scott Baron
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Theft of Swords [Dramatized Adaptation]
- Riyria Revelations, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrateur(s): Amanda Forstrom, Andrew Quilpa, Andy Brownstein, Autres
- Durée: 16 h et 59 min
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There is no ancient evil to defeat, no orphan destined for greatness, just two guys in the wrong place at the wrong time. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles until they become the unwitting scapegoats in a plot to murder the king. Sentenced to death, they have only one way out...and so begins this tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. Avempartha is the second of a six book series entitled the Riyria Revelations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The great Michael J Sullivan
- Écrit par Stephan le 2022-03-18
Auteur(s): Michael J. Sullivan
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A Mark of Kings
- The Shattered Reigns, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Bryce O'Connor, Luke Chmilenko
- Narrateur(s): Nick Podehl
- Durée: 18 h et 38 min
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Despite his youth, Declan Idrys knows of the evils of the world. He knows of the bastards and brigands who plague the King's lands, of the monsters skulking in the wooded depths of the realm. Together with his companion, Ryn - a beast of rather peculiar talent - he has spent the last decade of his life beneath the bloody banners of a half-dozen mercenary guilds, hunting precisely such festering wickedness within the borders of Viridian.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely amazing
- Écrit par Doug Ross le 2019-08-18
Auteur(s): Bryce O'Connor, Autres
Description
From the author of The Dragon’s Blade Trilogy and the narrator of The Witcher series, comes the start of a new dragon rider epic combining the best of Eragon and Pern with the hard magic of Brandon Sanderson and Will Wight.
Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean.
Until he discovers a dark secret: dragons do not tolerate weakness among their kin, killing the young they deem flawed. Moved by pity, Holt defies the Order, rescues a doomed egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within.
But the Scourge is rising. Undead hordes roam the land, spreading the blight and leaving destruction in their wake. The dragon riders are being slaughtered and betrayal lurks in the shadows.
Holt has one chance to survive. He must cultivate the mysterious power of his dragon's magical core. A unique energy which may tip the balance in the battles to come, and prove to the world that a servant is worthy after all.
Winner of the 2021 National Indie Excellence Award for Fantasy!
Bronze Medal, 2021 YA Epic Fantasy in the Reader's Favorite Award
Finalist, 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Fantasy
Gold Medal, 2022 Science Fiction & Fantasy eLit Awards
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2021-03-19
no real emotion
Performance is excellent but i can't stand another weak main protagonist. Why are they all choir boys. If your in a fight and your dragon is getting shot wheres the rage or anger at your buddy being attacked. Gets upset over dumb stuff with the princess but not stuff real ppl would get upset over like fools trying to kill u. Not to mention the ridiculously over used group dynamic of princess, pauper and gruff mentor. Was any attempt made to be unique? I stopped half way thru but I guarantee the cook and princess get made romantic interests and wed be subjected to another pauper not good enough for princess romance thats been done to death. To describe this book I would say playd out cliches and predictable interactions.
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- Travis Klimp
- 2021-12-11
a good story
if you love the inheritance cycle, this Is a great book with a similar feel and story.
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- Paul Morris
- 2021-11-13
A Great start
I loved this book for start to end always had me wanted the next chapter. from the main character and his dragon to the supporting characters there stories where gripping and thought out I can't wait for the next story of the bringing of choas
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- janet
- 2023-09-18
enjoyable
I must say I do enjoy the book, I have a thing for dragons and this book satisfied me. Cook was amazing young man, and is dragon was amazing
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- Jordan
- 2023-07-06
*Part. Review - Ch. 41* 'Not Eragon,' but unique
Jul 12 Update: 'Not Eragon,' but unique
I was wrong. The story may start off like that, but by Ch. 41 it is so much more. The concepts that seemed overdeveloped and trope-y remain relevant throughout the story, though some aspects still give me anime vibes - and not in a cool way. All of that said, the character development makes up for it. Not to mention the fullness of the world and the wonders within it that really drive intrigue into the plot. I'm finally looking forward to what the remaining pages hold.
TLDR; 'Not Eragon' but younger
If you are an adult who loves fantasy, read and re-read the Inheritence Cycle first. If you are younger, or less expecienced with Fantasy, then this is a great place to start.
I want to love this book. So far, I love how reminiscent it is of the Inheritence Cycle and that it strives to be different enough to have substance - mainly in the magic and in the structure of the world. Still, because of the similarity in the themes, I can't help but thinking of it as just 'Not Eragon.' It feels less mature, and may be better suited for a younger audience than Eragon. The difference is stylistic, and mostly in the world-building. Paolini builds the world more naturally in Eragon, usually through characters and experiences. *So far* it feels like the exposition wants to show you the present thing and the next thing simultaneously, rather than a detailed and patient account of what already is. Exposition should give you a vivid picture of an object or scene so that you can enjoy it and wonder what might come next, but here the feeling is that of always reaching for something a little too hard without very much left to the imagination.
For example, there is a scene describing an important knights' armor in no real physical detail, only that it is less than a full set. It continues by telling you a younger character is imagining it riding into battle. The scene is set before a battle so it makes logical sense, but it is a waste of exposition because the reader hasn't forgotten about the battle and also isn't really shown anything substantial about the armor. The result is a generic image of armor and yet another reminder of the upcoming battle. Then, the author describes how the lighter armor allows the knight to be more agile - but from the POV of a child with no combat experience and, again, outside of the context of the battle.
Paolini, in contrast, would describe an object in vivid detail and then find a convenient excuse to show you how those properties manifest in a function, which is more akin to reality and feels more rewarding because it gives you at least a moment to guess at why any of that description is important. Here, I am never left guessing, and so I am left a little offended by how little faith the author has in the reader to arrive at these conclusions for themself while also wondering how a child can see and know so much about the world around him.
All that said, the book has earned itself a chance and I hope I change my mind by the end - though based on other reviews of upcoming 'plot twists' I am not optimistic.
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- Renata
- 2023-07-03
enjoyable story
I am a fan of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, LOTR, Cecilia Dart-thornton's 'Bitterbynd' series, the Name Of The Wind series and high fantasy in general. When I saw this book, I jumped right in, but initially had some trepidation of it being a carbon-copy of Paolini's books. Where there some similarities? Yes. However, 'Ascendant' ended up being a world of its own and began to captivate me. I do have to mention that the narrator did an amazing job! I give the story a 3/5 stars. ...and now onto book 2. :)
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- Jeremy
- 2023-06-16
The “off-brand Eragon” that you’ll love
Loosely resembles the story of Eragon in the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini but with its own refreshing changes and mechanics. While listening, you could easily relate the story/character/development to progressing through a video game. I would recommend this to new readers as a (spring loaded) stepping stone to longer, more immersive fantasy novels or a treat for more experienced readers to sit back and enjoy a change of pace while still feeling an emotional thrill. Reminds me of the cartoons you’d watch with your kids that you are still caught up in long after they go to bed.
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- jpackham
- 2023-06-15
Such a great story
I loved this so much. Even better than the dragon's blade series! More please :)
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2023-05-01
Great book. Looking forward to the sequels.
Very good book. I liked seeing the evolution of writing style from the dragons blade trilogy. Also, as a fan of the Eargon series, I could see the inspiration from it and the new direction it took. My only quibble was Brode being almost too like Brom, even in name. However It didn't detract from the story. it just made it very predictable.
I am looking forward to listening to Unbound and Defiant when released. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see what else you write.
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- Kyle lebrocq
- 2023-01-27
great book
I enjoyed listening to this book quite a bit I'm looking forward to more books in this series coming out.
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- CP
- 2020-11-20
Great Fantasy Coming of Age Story
This book is about the story of a 16 year old boy named Holt being quickly and unintentionally thrust into adulthood and finding some hard realities of living his dream. The medieval fantasy setting has many stereotypes that leads to some predicable behavior but this makes the story more relatable than repetitive. The minor characters are a good combination of likable and not that gives the story depth. The distinction of class, while sometimes heavy handed, lends to building the world quickly. Dragons and magic go hand in hand with each dragon's type, sub race of a sort, dictating the magic of the dragon and their partner. While this book does include some wuxia elements it is not overbearing and does not take away from the story.
With the age of the main character there is a decent amount of angst and teenage behavior but this changes as the characters develope through the book in a realistic way. This story does avoid a lot of very common tropes that are becoming mainstream for fantasy - Holt may be progressing very well and him and his dragon may be unique but they do not appear with some world breaking abilities that make them unstoppable, they are not handed off to some random academy to deal with highschool drama in an unrealistic and over the top environment, and they certainly don't sit in a place of always winning and everyone lives happily ever after.
The narrator for this book was well chosen. He does a fantastic job with all of the characters making each feel unique and realistic. Throughout the story he maintains a good pace, uses appropriate tones and inflections, and expresses emotions realistically to all situations. By itself this book would be worth reading, but the narrator has done a very good job of bringing all the characters to life.
Overall this was a very enjoyable book. I am looking forward to the next release.
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- Taylor Ascher
- 2020-12-31
Overrated
I'd rate it a 3.5 . This book is a good read, but not as great as other reviews are making it out to be. As others have said, this book is primarily targeted for YA fantasy lovers. I did enjoy the characters though I felt that their personalities were inconsistent at times. Each main protagonist had well constructed backstories making a solid foundation to grow from. I really enjoyed the story's development of the dragon Ash, incorporating both faults and strengths into his characterization. I also appreciated that Holt never lost his passion for food given his new role in life. The magic system was simple, yet had a good deal of depth to explore (Especially in Ash's case).
Things I didn't care for. Though the party goes through a number of "hardships", it seems that those were most always a bit vague and forced while something always conveniently happened for the party to overcome them. Descriptions and scenarios were rushed while world-building not centered around dragons and their riders was weak. The scourge threat seemed underdeveloped, though properly menacing (I can see further depth being explored in the next book). A number of situations and conversations came off as unrealistic or childish which really took me out of the story. Most of these can originate from the fact that we are only receiving one POV, Holt's, and the reader is left as naïve as him. Hopefully as he continues to mature through the continuation of the series, my list of negatives start to deplete.
I enjoyed the narrator when he was speaking for a character, but didn't actually care for his lines as the narrator (his tone fluctuated so much on every single narrator sentence rather than seeming natural). Those are the negatives for me that I can recall.
As I've stated, it isn't a bad book and I did enjoy the read. I just feel the comments and reviews are hyping this book too much. I picked it up expecting a book that might've "become one of my favorites" from the glowing reviews it received but was underwhelmed.
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- Gnome D. Plume
- 2020-10-10
Dragons, zombies, and coming of age story
Old riff, done well and with new twists. Flavors of Anne McCaffrey, xanxia/ LitRPG without the game mechanics, and zombies. Comes off as YA because of clean language and no sex scenes— not a negative unless that is what you were looking for. Satisfying character development, and growing complexity after a simple start. Great reader for these characters. Will buy next book pre-sale :-)
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- Reading4Fun
- 2021-02-18
It is not often I give 5 stars!
Finding good books can be a challenge. Good books for me usually mean – clean (no sex and limited to no profanity), an engaging storyline, and believable characters. I really think it says a lot about an author who can craft a story without feeling the need to include “adult content”. Because of my unusually high standards, I often find it hard to discover good books. So I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered Ascendant (Songs of Chaos Book 1) by Michael R. Miller. It meets all my qualifications and is story I can recommend to anyone (child and adult), without reservations.
Miller describes this series as “combining the best of Eragon/How To Train Your Dragon with eastern inspired magic systems of Xianxia and cultivation fantasy”, and I would agree. However, I would take it one step further and say that Miller’s style of writing is far more developed than Christopher Paolini’s Eragon. (Don’t get me wrong, I loved Eragon and read and re-read it as a teen.) However, Miller’s Ascendant delves more deeply into the characters; you see the character’s internal struggles, which makes them more relatable and even more courageous because you know their fears and insecurities.
What I liked most about this story is that it affirms the dignity of life, even that of the unborn. Holt is tasked with destroying a dragon egg because the Matriarch sensed an imperfection in it. However, Holt is unable to follow through with the task because it “just feels wrong” (Chapter 5). Later, when an opportunity presents itself, Holt rescues the dragon egg, intending to protect it until he can release it into the wild. Of course, things don’t go as planned, and the dragon egg hatches before Holt can release it. The dragon inside is blind.
As the story continues both Ash (the dragon) and Holt face many obstacles, one of which is the hostility of the other dragons who believe Ash should not be allowed to live. Holt feels increasing guilt for the struggles Ash faces, both because he is blind and because he is ostracized by the other dragons. When Holt mentions this to Ash, Ash sums it up quite nicely saying “Never worry about my eyes – I’m glad to experience the world as I do rather than not at all. As for others of my kind, they can accept me or not as they choose. I will not allow my own worth to be determined by them.” (Chapter 54)
In today’s society where we can abort the unborn simply because we do not want the responsibility of raising a child or because the child is going to be born with “imperfections” (disabilities/deformities), this book provides a reminder that all life has value. Whether or not the author intended this, I do not know. However, I will say it is refreshing and one of my favorite aspects of the book. I look forward to the second book in the series and in the meantime will enjoy his other book series – The Dragon’s Blade.
I will be adding this book to my Favorites list, and it has even made it in the top-10.
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- Jerry Pennington
- 2020-10-16
Absolutely Fantastic!
This book has it all! Magic, Dragons, Friendship, Mentors, Power, Battle, Evil in various forms and did I mention Dragons! It is what I have been looking for since I finished Eragon so many years ago. This is a great story of a servant becoming more than society would allow, while finding friendship, love, and a challenge to become what he was told he would never be. I cannot wait until the next book in this series is out. If Michael R. Millers other series are anything like this, I will be buying them next.
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- Becca & Wade
- 2020-12-01
Slow
Had a hard time getting into this book. Seemed very slow to go. Found myself feeling like I needed to motivate myself to keep listening or I’d never finish it.
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- Julie Moran
- 2021-02-01
When Perfect Story Meets Perfect Narrator
Absolutely LOVED this book. It gave all the feels-- love, happiness, fear, sadness, courage, pride, and lastly, longing. Longing to have been able to save a beloved character (really liked him), Longing to discover more about the elusive yet powerful Rake, And as the months go by, longing to be reunited with Holt and Ash. Well done Mr. Miller, and Mr. Kenny. A sequel is in the works and I for one will be waiting with eager anticipation. Mr. Kenny was perfection. And as much as people say a narrator can make a slightly good book better, in this case, it was perfection meets perfection.
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- JP
- 2021-01-16
Unoriginal story
This felt like a blatant retelling of the Eragon story. From the egg and dragon being the only of its kind to the common boy struggling on a journey with an ex-dragon rider mentor. Not to mention the other main character being a troubled dragon rider and princess. All sounding familiar? That’s because Christopher Paolini wrote this all before. The narrator did an excellent job, but it’s frustrating to hear this story blatantly copying the Eragon series.
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- Daniel Felkel
- 2021-10-05
The Legacy.
Growing up a troubled youth, I often escaped into the realms set down by the young adult authors of that time. Magic, swords, and dragons became my ever present companions. That has been quite a few summers ago, but the feelings still remain. My taste in fantasy literature has refined, but that soft spot from childhood has always endured. This book struck me dead in that soft spot. Well written and well performed, it took me back to my beginnings as a reader. I highly recommend this book and I anxiously await the continuation of the series.
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- james
- 2020-10-12
amazing
One of the better books I have ever read or listened to. I have read and listened to thousands of books and this is one of my new favorites.
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