Tarnish: The Thunderstrike Saga by J.D. Brink (Goodreads Author), Todd Menesses (-Narrator)

Tarnish: The Thunderstrike Saga by J.D. Brink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was exactly what I've been missing! An epic tale with swords, magic, and heroes!

Since finishing series' such as The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (James Oliver Rigney, Jr.), and The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind, I have been trying to fill a void I didn't know I had, that is until reading Tarnish. While the writing style is different, it's just enough to show the reader how unique J.D. Brink's telling of this type of story is. This is a wonderful fantasy novel with everything a fantasy lover could want. Do not miss out, and lose yourself in J.D. Brink's world. You will be so glad you did!

Audiobook Narrated by Todd Menesses: I enjoyed Mr. Menesses' voices and reading very much. He was the perfect choice for this novel, and would be excellent in the next in this series.



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Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What am I taking from this book? Kill your heroes. Think for yourself, and don't accept that change cannot happen. Work to make it happen, in whatever capacity you can.

There are a lot of reviews out there tearing this book apart. That's cool, but seriously, we don't need 13 paragraphs to tell us your beliefs.

As for me... I liked it a lot. There is SO MUCH to think about and consider. Nothing is as straight forward in this book as many people like to think.

Reese Witherspoon (Narrator): She was amazing! Her voice was perfect for this novel.

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The Place of Voices (TimeDrifter Series, #1) by Lauren Lynch (Goodreads Author)

The Place of Voices by Lauren Lynch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was a good book for preteens. It reads like a Narnia novel, and is obviously rooted in Christian beliefs. Story is about life, what is important, and the choices we make. While this is not the type of book I enjoy, and would not have volunteered to read for an honest review, I will say that the writing and story was good for a young audience.

Narrator Felisha Caldeira: I have not listened to any of her previous work, but I enjoyed her voice, and the voices that she used for the characters. It was easy to imagine the story as it unfolded.

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Protect Her: Part One by Ivy Sinclair (Goodreads Author)

Protect Her: Part One by Ivy Sinclair
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I wanted to like this, just like I do any book I accept in exchange for an honest review. I just didn't like it. To me, the characters in this book spoke, and acted like people in the show 'Mad Men'. I'm used to strong female characters that don't take crap, kick ass, and and would scoff at a man who would call a woman a 'broad'.

The story itself might be good if there was enough of it to get into, but I couldn't be sure, this first volume is quite short. I also found much of the phrasing to be cliche, which often made me think Ms. Sinclair either wanted to write using canned phrases, or was too rushed to care. I'd like to think she would have been more creative with the telling of the story if she were able to.

The narration is okay at best. Both Angel Clark and Robert Neil DeVoe sound unsure of themselves, and give the feeling that they are uncomfortable reading aloud. I will admit that Angel seems to feel more comfortable at times, but overall I was not impressed.

It's not long, so it can't hurt to give it a read/listen. Or, you could wait for the next installment, and get a better feel for the story in a way that I was not able to.

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The Hunt Chronicles Volume 1: Awakening by J.D. Demers (Goodreads Author), Joshua Story (Narrator)

The Hunt Chronicles Volume 1: Awakening by J.D. Demers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just finished this book 2 minutes ago, and had to hurry here to write about how amazing this book is! This is my first zombie book, and I had no idea how exciting it could be. Or, maybe it's just the wicked fun writing style of Mr. Demers. I want to gush about the many facets of the story, and how each one gave this book depth, and emotion in a way I didn't expect.

The story is well written, exciting, tense, and gross at times. In other words, perfection! I audibly groaned when the story ended knowing it might be awhile until Volume 2 comes out. Read. This. Book.

Joshua Story (Narrator): He did a fantastic job! The voices were were distinct and consistent, making it very easy to listen to. I hope to hear more from him.

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The Fold by Peter Clines (Goodreads Author), Ray Porter (Narrator)

The Fold by Peter Clines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was into this book from the first page. There is something about Mr. Clines' writing that immediately gets my attention. I fell in love with the central character Mike, and never got tired of his dialogue. The story was enthralling, and I had to pace myself so I wouldn't gobble it down in one sitting. Fantastic scifi, and I plead with you, if you've not read Mr. Peter Clines before then wait no longer. You won't be sorry.

Audiobook Narrated By Ray Porter: What an amazing voice actor! I say voice actor, because I swear I was listening to different people read. Mr. Porter had not only different voices for each character, but different accents, and intonation also. Excellent choice for this novel.



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Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Finders Keepers by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had forgotten how many times Mr. King will spend the first half of a book building a foundation that is necessary, but not always the most entertaining. I almost stopped reading a few times, but decided to just push through. I am so glad that I did!

Short & Sweet: An exciting crime thriller! We get to know and care about (or despise) the people in the story in a way that only Mr. King can make us. The character depth makes this a terrific book club book. So groups, add to your lists!



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