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Defying Destiny
- The War of Broken Mirrors, Book 3
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Series: The War of Broken Mirrors, Book 3
- Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Jonan, of course, has other concerns. His master, the legendary Lady of Thieves herself, has given him a new assignment - one that hints at world-shaping events, if he can survive the mission. He’ll partner with Velas, but she has her own problems to deal with, including a revelation that will test where her loyalties truly lie.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-10-14
loved it
My favorite installation to date. The character development is especially strong in this one. very well done. nick podehl also does a great job as usual.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-07-02
another dissapointment
Not sure how the author lost his talent but his first 3 books were awesome, the next 4 were hard to finish. In stealing sorcery talien's character took a nose dive but it's worse here. U cant write an arrogant mc who loses every fight unless he gets bailed out. Talent acts like gods gift to battle but gets owned every time. He lost to Donovan, veles, war, the broken ice goddess and the stone lord. This is a serious problem as most ppl would be reading this side trilogy because they're interested in his character who's represented much better in the main books sufficiently advanced magic. Also every other being is this God lvl threat that the characters can't beat thru conventional means. This could be a good thing if done from time to time but it happens alot.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-06-18
I am a fan
Defying Destiny is the 3rd and final book in Andrew Rowe's, the War of Broken Mirrors, series.
Wonderfully narrated by the very talented Nick Podehl. Who does an incredible job bringing this adventurous world to life.
All though this book brings something's to a conclusion and gets a few answers. It opens things up for the next series where some of the characters in this series are a part of. Just in a different part of the world.
As a gamer Andrew Rowe's books make a very interesting world I would love to see come out as an RPG. This world has it all. God's, powerful entities, living weapons, world enders and world creators.
I honestly have become a fan. I am eagerly awaiting the next series. My very real thanks to all involved in bringing the fantastic story into audiobook format.
Yours a fan
David Evil Midknight
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- Gbenga Oluyede
- 2020-06-13
Excellent, Highly recommended
Very interesting story and characters. I was unable to put it down and did a marathon listening.
Excellent narration by Nick Podehl
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- Nick
- 2020-04-27
Epic battles and answers about where the gods went
I love this series. The world Andrew Rowe has buildt even as harsh as it is makes me want to live there, become a paladin and protect the world. Nick Podehl does a wonderful job of bringing the world to life and has very distinct voices for each character. Together they make a unmatched pair.
In this book we get several epic battles, daring rescues and some secrets about the missing pantheon of God's. Main players get some closure, new tricks are used and some friends are lost.
This book definitely leaves ou waning more.
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- Dia
- 2020-04-04
The author who can do no wrong
This was fantastic, as always. I had a feeling I knew where it was going to end, but it still kicked me in the gut when the end credits rolled.
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- ethan
- 2020-04-08
This is a must read for the universe
It really ties the different worlds together and is a really good story and finally gives you some answers about Keras.
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- Shane
- 2020-06-28
Fantastic
Andrew and Nick both combine once again to create an amazing experience. I can't believe they consistently create such fantastic audiobooks between Andrew's immaculate writing and Nick's continuously perfect narration.
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- Chelsea B
- 2020-04-22
Best author and narrator I've ever experienced!
I can't praise Andrew Rowe or Nick Podehl enough. Every element is beyond apt praise.
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- Tomribble
- 2020-04-21
YESSSS
5 star performance with a 5 star story to boot
this book was a stellar addition to the now trilogy of the series and a perfect wrapping up of the story to the beginning of the other series.
if you like a series that ties off lose ends and creates a tapestry where you can see the threads pull together definitely check out the rest of Mr. Rowes work!!!
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- Thunder005
- 2020-04-20
Great fantasy book
The story from Andrew Rowe is large and encompassing while still getting the points and questions answered in a single book.
Nick Podehl narration is amazing with the multitude of voices he's able to create works very well for a book with so many characters. he is in par with Michael Kramer.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-04-02
A Great Ending/ Beginning.
This book had so many twists and surprises that got more captivating with each chapter! I loved the character development, I became more emotionally invested in each character the deeper Andrew dived into their backstories. The ending was played out very well and it was a satisfying ark to the Six Sacred Swords. This feels like just the beginning to an epic story. Thank you Andrew Rowe for the great read and thank you Nick Podehl for the great listen. SPOILER WARNING! The ending had a really good tie in to Six Sacred Swords. Knowing now what Taelien is really makes what he is trying to do for Dawn Bringer a lot more personal. He's trying to get Dawn her own body because he himself is technically a sword spirit with his own body. He probably understands more than anyone how she feels.
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- Char.Con
- 2020-08-26
Knocked another out of the park
if you've enjoyed the series thus far you won't be disappointed, the writing and adventure contest strongly and I already wait eagerly for the next book!
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- Mark Mroz
- 2020-04-11
Can't wait!
I've read all the books in Rowe's numerous actor's and even in a funky order. And with each one I fall more and more in love with this world and look forward to the next one!
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- Fox
- 2020-04-10
Fun and exciting adventure
My biggest complaint is that there was not more of it. Well worth the listen.
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- Lawson Lim
- 2020-04-08
Completely engrossed in this world
Finally some of the questions from Arcane Ascension are answered. Very much looking forward to the continuation of Andrew Rowe's other serieses.
1 person found this helpful