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Aimee

SACRAMENTO, CA, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • A Perfect Blood: The Hollows, Book 10

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Kim Harrison
    • Narrated By Marguerite Gavin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1149)
    Performance
    (1024)
    Story
    (1015)

    Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in to help investigate by the I.S. and the FIB, former witch turned day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realizes a horrifying truth: a human hate group is trying to create its own demons to destroy all Inderlanders, and to do so, it needs her blood. She's faced vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more, but humanity itself might be her toughest challenge yet.

    Bonnie says: "Hello Rachel, get some smarts"
    "Get on with it already"
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    What disappointed you about A Perfect Blood?

    I was completely frustrated with Rachel's sheer stupidity in this book. She continues to ignore the advise of people who have proven trust worthy and paves her own path to harm and destruction of others. Then, she whines about how bad she feels for the consequences of her poor choices and actions (or lack thereof). I had to walk away from the story several times because it got to be so irritating. I am also not impressed with her flaky 'romantic' intrigues. She goes through men like toilet paper - if not in the flesh then at least in her mind. Both Pearce and Al were notably absent from most the story and characters I wish had stayed out of the plot are resurrected. Summary of the story here was that Rachel had to get a bunch of people hurt before she could embrace the fact that she was a demon and use her demon powers.


    Would you ever listen to anything by Kim Harrison again?

    Yes. I will continue to read the series and hope that Rachel grows up a bit by the next book.


    Which character – as performed by Marguerite Gavin – was your favorite?

    Jinks.


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    Not really. Primarily, the plot was lacking, my favorite characters were mostly missing, and nothing was admirable about the main character in this book.


    23 of 26 people found this review helpful
  • Kitty Rocks the House: Kitty Norville, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Carrie Vaughn
    • Narrated By Marguerite Gavin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (106)
    Performance
    (93)
    Story
    (95)

    On the heels of Kitty's return from London, a new werewolf shows up in Denver, one who threatens to split the pack by challenging Kitty's authority at every turn. The timing could not be worse; Kitty needs all the allies she can muster to go up against the ancient vampire, Roman, if she's to have any hope of defeating his Long Game. But there's more to this intruder than there seems, and Kitty must uncover the truth-fast. Meanwhile, Cormac pursues an unknown entity wreaking havoc across Denver.

    michele says: "Worst Book in a Wonderful Series"
    "What a bore!"
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    I am usually a Kitty Norville fan but I have become increasingly disappointed with the series. There was not a lot original here to add to the plot line. Long Game. . .blah, blah, blah. I basically listened to the first two chapters then skipped to the middle for a chapter and then listened to the last chapter. In a nutshell, with fast forward the whole book took me less than 2 hours to get through and I don't feel like I missed a thing. Moreover, I'm disgusted that Carrie Vaughn has decided to base future books on a religious war. How cliche! In conclusion, all I have to say is "Bye, bye Kitty Norville!"

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Firewalker: Stormwalker, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Allyson James
    • Narrated By Hillary Huber
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (24)
    Performance
    (22)
    Story
    (23)

    Mick must face the dragon council for breaking their laws, and while he doesn't seem too worried about his upcoming trial, Janet will do anything to keep him safe. She'll need a little help from her friends, old and new: Nash and Coyote; Cassandra, a powerful witch turned hotel manager; and Colby, a sort-of-trustworthy dragon. But now a new, dark power is stirring in Magellan that Janet must face - and even more frightening, one is stirring within herself.

    M. Eglestone says: "A pale imitation of Stormwalker."
    "Last of this series for me"
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    I read the first book in this series and thought it was pretty boilerplate "paranormal." Based on the reviews I was hoping the series would get better. Plus, I was just desperate for something to listen to so was willing to give it a second try. What a waste of credit! The plodding pace was so tortuous I had to skip whole chapters just to bear to keep listening. Buy at your own risk.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Stormwalker: Stormwalker Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Allyson James
    • Narrated By Hillary Huber
    Overall
    (53)
    Performance
    (51)
    Story
    (51)

    Half-Navajo Janet Begay possesses extraordinary power that is tied to the storms that waft across the desert. The only person who can control her when she's caught in the storm's evocative power is Mick, a dark-haired, blue-eyed biker Janet can't seem to touch with her powers. He can wield fire and not get burned, and Janet's never sure where he goes when they're not together.

    Ezinwanyi says: "Story wasn't engaging"
    "Just mediocre"
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    This was a very slow moving book. I was disappointed that it seemed to be an amalgamation of character, plot, and world building ideas from a lot of other popular paranormal series but added very little that was truly original. The narrator was pretty good but I still found myself skipping entire chapters just to get through the story.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Winterblaze

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs)
    • By Kristen Callihan
    • Narrated By Moira Quirk
    Overall
    (44)
    Performance
    (43)
    Story
    (43)

    Poppy Lane is keeping secrets. Her powerful gift has earned her membership in the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals, but she must keep both her ability and her alliance with the Society from her husband, Winston. Yet when Winston is brutally attacked by a werewolf, Poppy's secrets are revealed, leaving Winston's trust in her as broken as his body. Now Poppy will do anything to win back his affections....

    Mysticalsister says: "Marriage, Secrets and Demons"
    "Don' believe the hype!"
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    Have you ever listened to an audiobook and in retrospect wondered, "Did the author pay reviewers?" Well, this is that type of book. I read all the rave reviews. I bought the audiobooks with high hopes. Then, disappointment came crashing down. I have tried to get through this audiobook FOUR TIMES (excuse the all caps, but really! It's that bad!) Each time I try to muddle through, but I just can't seem to keep interest. The narration is great. But even great narration can't make up for a plot that flows like molasses. This audiobook might work for you if you have the patience of a saint. That's just not me, and I have completely given up on finishing this audiobook - the action is that lacking.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Lord of Darkness

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs)
    • By Elizabeth Hoyt
    • Narrated By Emma Taylor
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (109)
    Performance
    (102)
    Story
    (102)

    Since the death of his first wife, Godric St. John has devoted his nights to protecting the innocent of London disguised as the notorious Ghost of St. Giles. When Lord Griffin Reading discovers Godric's secret double life he presents him with an offer he can't refuse, and Godric finds himself married to a young - and pregnant - stranger. Two years ago Lady Margaret "Megs" Reading lost both her lover and her unborn child - but not before being forced into a marriage of convenience with Godric St. John....

    Rio says: "Another brilliant installment"
    "Not sure I like where this series is headed"
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    Spoiler Alert - So, I could live with one Ghost of St. Giles. But multiple Ghosts involved in a conspiracy to protect St. Giles.? ...Not so much. It's as if Elizabeth Hoyt ran out of original ideas and had to pull from a formula of "what sold best before." What worked best before was Winter as the Ghost of St. Giles but it does not repeat well. Moreover, the "heroine" (if you can call her that) is just annoying. The only good thing going for this installment is the narrator. Never a good sign for an audiobook. My recommendation? Avoid this one. There's nothing new to add to the overall storyline. The romantic tension was lackluster at best, so you won't be missing anything.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fear the Darkness

    • UNABRIDGED (45 mins)
    • By Sherrilyn Kenyon
    • Narrated By Holter Graham
    Overall
    (70)
    Performance
    (50)
    Story
    (49)

    From New York Times best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes "Fear the Darkness", an all new story bridging the Dark-Hunter and Dream-Hunter series.

    Marie-Elizabeth says: "Fascinating"
    "This isn't a story"
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    When I read (or listen to) a novella, I expect a beginning and an end to the story. This "novella" experience is like a friend handing you a novel and saying, "Here, read this." Then you read the first two chapters, only to discover the rest of the novel is missing. You start to wonder if the "friend" who handed you the book is really your friend after all. I never thought I would right a bad review over a Sherrilyn Kenyon book because I typically love her stuff, but don't bother with this one. It will totally leave you hanging.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Frost Burned: Mercy Thompson, Book 7

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Patricia Briggs
    • Narrated By Lorelei King
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (800)
    Performance
    (737)
    Story
    (746)

    Mercy Thompson's life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Adam Hauptman - the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf pack - has made her a stepmother to his daughter, Jesse, a relationship that brings moments of blissful normalcy to Mercy's life. But on the edges of humanity, what passes for a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so much more.... After an accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and Jesse can't reach Adam - or anyone else in the pack for that matter. They've all been abducted.....

    ShySusan says: "One of the best urban fantasy series"
    "They just keep getting better"
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    Over the years, I've become a huge Mercy Thompson fan. This series, by Patricia Briggs, just keeps getting better. Add to story an audiobook format with an outstanding narrator, Lorelei King, and it's a sure winner.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Beauty Awakened: Angels of the Dark, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (84)
    Performance
    (78)
    Story
    (79)

    His name is Koldo. He is scarred, powerful, his control legendary - and he lives only for vengeance against the angel who viciously removed his wings. But if he yields to the forces of hatred, he will be eternally damned. Nicola Lane was born with a defective heart, yet this fragile human shows surprising strength as demons stalk her every move, determined to end her. She is the key to Koldo' deliverance...and his downfall.

    CAROLYN says: "Awesomelicious - it's happy & sad as good vs bad"
    "Nothing exceptional here"
    Overall
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    After reading Book 1 in this series, I was interested in Coldo's story. However, there was just something lacking in the telling. Parts of the book moved extremely slowly. I was also a little turned off by some of the religious/faith analogies and had a hard time with some of the character development. For instance, the 'heroine' who started out a pitiful, weak mess miraculously, and completely out of nowhere in the final chapter, becomes something resembling an Anita Blake. Sorry, just not buying it. Overall, this is one of those books I put down and will never read or think about again.

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Written in Red: A Novel of the Others

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Anne Bishop
    • Narrated By Alexandra Harris
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (116)
    Performance
    (108)
    Story
    (108)

    As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut - a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg's Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe place Meg can hide is at the Lakeside Courtyard - a business district operated by the Others. Shape-shifter Simon Wolfgard is reluctant to hire the stranger who inquires about the Human Liaison job.

    Angela says: "WOW!!!!! JUST WOW!"
    "Best by Anne Bishop Yet"
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    This book demonstrates Anne Bishop's phenomenal world-building and plot-building skills. It was one of the few of hundreds of audiobooks I've listened to recently where I paid rapt attention and had a hard turning off the I-Pod to get some sleep or work done. The narrator gave a beautiful performance and the book is so full of depth that I can't wait to listen again.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Feral Sins: Phoenix Pack, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Suzanne Wright
    • Narrated By Jill Redfield
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (434)
    Performance
    (403)
    Story
    (407)

    Taryn Warner is a wolf shifter with extraordinary healing skills - and serious problems. First, her father is determined that she mate for life with a wolf shifter named Roscoe Weston, whom the feisty Taryn can’t stand. To make matters worse, she’s also been kidnapped by Trey Coleman, a dangerous alpha male from another pack. And as much as she wants to resist Trey, Taryn is incredibly, maddeningly attracted to him.

    Angela says: "This one is FANTASTIC!!!!!"
    "What do they see in this audiobook?"
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    Based on reviews of this audiobook, I was expecting something decent. No such luck here! The narrator was tolerable but the book was terrible. The characters were flat, the plot lacking, and the book was generally overwritten with a grueling pace. I found myself skipping whole chapters just to get on with it. The sex scenes were hilarious - in the bad porn sort of way. And the "tension" between the characters was contrived. The author's juvenile writing style was completely annoying. Feral Sins may take the award for the most references and analogies to sh*t in one book. A word which rightly sums up the book.

    2 of 5 people found this review helpful

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