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  • The Song of the First Blade

  • The Bladeborn Saga, Book 1
  • Auteur(s): T.C. Edge
  • Narrateur(s): Steven Brand
  • Durée: 28 h et 2 min
  • 4,5 out of 5 stars (8 évaluations)

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The Song of the First Blade

Auteur(s): T.C. Edge
Narrateur(s): Steven Brand
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An ancient evil. A treacherous king. A mystery going back to the fall of the gods.

In the heart of Vandar, as dark forces close in, Elyon, a gifted Bladeborn knight, fights for his family's survival in a world on the brink of war. In the beleaguered northlands of Tukor, a servant girl with a mysterious past is forced on the run by a treacherous lord, propelling her on a journey that will change her world forever. From the Shadowfort, an ancient power is unleashed, one that will set into motion a series of events that will bring the world to its knees.

With the world on the verge of chaos and countless lives at stake, a new First Blade must be selected, but obstacles stand in the way. Alliances are broken. Enemies are born. Only the strong will survive.

Follow this epic tale where the battle for land, power, and the divine gifts of the Fallen Gods will shape the fates of all.

©2021 T.C. Edge (P)2021 Podium Audio

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Not That Original

It’s a pretty standard “we have these epic swords that make us like gods” story.

Nothing overly original with the character development and the author telegraphs a lot of the “twists and turns”.

That being said, if you haven’t read a ton of this genre then the book will hold up for you and most likely will get you to the second entry.

The narration is perfect. Steve Brand is fantastic and he did all the tower lord books and his voice is perfect for anything fantasy related!

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what a ride!

I picked up this book because I was in a reading slump and wanted to read something high fantasy. this did not disappoint from beginning to end. I was hooked

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A great story

A very good book tho it can be a bit slow at times. I enjoyed the world and factions seen so far and the backstory is pretty compelling. My favorite part are the characters, they are very well done with realistic personalities. All three main POV characters are interesting and fun to follow. They have agency, playing a role in the plot instead of just getting swept along the story making dumb choices to further the story. Getting the next book can't wait to see how the story unfolds as the author leaves many questions to be answered.

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All around great

Story is great, but only 4/5 because it can be lengthy at time. Could have been a bit shorter in parts.
Narrator is great. 4/5 because there are better narrators on other titles. Occasionally people with southern accents sound the same.
Overall 4/5 worth a listen.

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  • Captain Spanky Of Nazareth
  • 2021-11-30

Wow, this was a chore.

Firstly, I give credit for professional & functional writing. (No severe grammar issues or jarring anachronisms. - You might think that doesn’t need to be applauded, but today, it does. — TLDR: This review will now declare that the book should be avoided because it is shockingly slow, the author violates show-not-tell with gusto, the endless world descriptions do not serve as a surrogate for innovative worldbuilding, the book does not even pretend to conclude or resolve a story… the narrator is sloppy with character names and… there are no dragons. (Yes. The cover was absolutely chosen to trick you.) — That said here are the crimes: 1) Knowing the difference between worldbuilding and world describing. This book is largely comprised of the latter. Endless descriptions of the world nobody called for, not in service to plot, and unnecessary, as they are definitively generic. Worldbuilding is the off-page work that serves the mechanics of the on-page world. Not this. 2) A close cousin to crime number one: Show Not Tell. — The sheer number of “conversations while walking” / “conversations while riding” / “conversations while fireside” that exist to TELL the reader what type of person a character is or what type of terrain a land has is disastrous. 3) The first plot event happens 5 chapters in. There are about 5 true plot events in about 60 chapters. Most chapters are just conversations. 4) The book does not resolve. It is essentially an intro… the events are set in motion, and this book ends. No bow. 5) The character names are dangerously similar to each other for audio… which many authors simply choose to avoid… in this case it puts an extra onus on the narrator to pronounce the names clearly and carefully… but… this narrator actually pronounces several of the names in completely different ways in later chapters from how he pronounced them in earlier chapters… all told it becomes a disastrous mess.

If you are a reader who has completed many of the truly great epic fantasy series you can tell from a mile away which authors this writer is extracting direct influence from… and I wish I hadn’t begun this particular journey because I actually read those authors. And it’s almost unreasonable to read them first and then transfer over to reading this.

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  • Paul Grider
  • 2021-12-01

10%

The 10% of this where something happens is good…that’s 3 hours out of 30.

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  • Lee Buhnerkemper
  • 2021-09-12

Good storyline

Well written, good storyline. Steven brand is my favorite narrator. What else can I say?

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-09-05

Excellent

The narrator is excellent.

The story was engaging and the characters well developed.

It got a little bit slow in the middle, and at times it seemed like some characters’ actions were not consistent or plausible, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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  • Rainbo Tims
  • 2021-10-21

This is a really enjoyable gritty fantasy.

I really like this book, I'm only halfway through so I can't speak on the entirety, but you know when an author has a writing style that you like and T.C. Edge definitely has my attention and I feel immersed in story.

The multiple plot lines are all interesting and as they start to merge together I really enjoy the different perspectives from opposing sides.

I would definitely recommend this book and for those who binge fantasy and are running out of material I would highly recommend it most definitely!

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  • anthony
  • 2022-01-10

Slllooowww

when you listen to books to get lost in the world but look back and it is nothing but a white static.

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  • Paul Vasquez
  • 2021-10-12

Blades that give God like powers!

First installment of the Bladeborn saga. Very good world building and character development. Story follows three main characters. Three generations of a family that currently holds one of the God inhanced blades. A shadow Assassin and a group of Knights who travel to the southern Kingdom who is their greatest enemy. Well worth a credit. Try it and you will not be sorry.

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  • Corwin Barnes
  • 2022-08-08

Starts slow…

Worth the wait. Strong characters, intriguing plot, great narration. Every storyline feels well formed and purpose driven. I look forward to the rest of the series.

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  • Fran S.
  • 2021-08-22

good story will hold your ear.

very good story, good plot. well read by the reader. will hold your interest till the end just hope the next book is out soon.

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  • Penelope
  • 2023-01-02

Great listening experience.

This is my first book by this author and I am thrilled that I listened. This is a new series that I am adding to my library. Steven Brand is one of my favorite narrators and was a major reason for my sampling this audiobook.

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