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Adebowale

I'd rather listen than read!!!! This is my joy!!!

riverdale, GA, United States | Member Since 2009

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  • 14 reviews
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  • 76 purchased in 2013
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  • The Darkest Surrender

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (419)
    Performance
    (376)
    Story
    (372)

    Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider cannot lose a challenge without suffering unimaginable pain. For him, nothing stands in the way of victory. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him to the razor’s edge of surrender.

    Lupdilup says: "I want a Strider of my own!"
    "Showalter is on a roll."
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    What made the experience of listening to The Darkest Surrender the most enjoyable?

    I love the fact that Kai is a Harpee. She's another fun character.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Kai is my favorite character because as stated before she is fun and her family of Harpees are fun as well.


    Have you listened to any of Max Bellmore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I think Mr. Bellmore is a steady for me. In each book in this series he delivers. He gives you variation with each character and thus helps you identify the characters with ease.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    The book did neither. I do think that the author spent a long time with history and making it vivid yet at times it just seem drawn out. But if you can get pass that you should be ok.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Darkest Secret

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 43 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (486)
    Performance
    (330)
    Story
    (324)

    Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when new demons possess him, the immortal warrior must be chained and isolated to protect those he loves. Death is his only hope of release - until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty….

    Heather says: "I think this book is a five star book..."
    "Loving this Series Again"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Darkest Secret the most enjoyable?

    I loved the vunerability of Amun. I really loved the fact that he's a Lord yet he is vulnerable for the first half of the book and yet he's fair and extremely patient.


    What does Max Bellmore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    I loved Max Bellmore and his narration. He brought about a great cadence. Each character had a different identity and and it was easy to identify each.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    I loved the fact the the trials that Amun and Haidee went through ended up teaching them a lesson at the very end. It also left you with a sense of suspense when you think one thing and yet the author allows you to be satiated at the very end.


    Any additional comments?

    I recommend this book and I also recommend that you read these books in order.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Darkest Passion

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    Overall
    (626)
    Performance
    (341)
    Story
    (341)

    For weeks, the immortal warrior Aeron has sensed an invisible female presence. An angel-demon-assassin has been sent to kill him. Or has she? Olivia claims she fell from the heavens, giving up immortality because she couldn't bear to harm him. But trusting - and falling for - Olivia will endanger them all. So how has this mortal with the huge blue eyes already unleashed Aeron's darkest passion?

    Patsy says: "Book 5 of the Lord of the Underworlds"
    "I Really Liked This Book"
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    Where does The Darkest Passion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I liked The Darkest Passion. I was surprised that this book would be interesting to me and the most thus far in the series. I really loved the narrators spin on the voice he uses with the demons in this story. I loved the author's use of the demons to bring comic relief at times and make you pay attention to them, for their characters are just as important. I loved the love play between the two main characters. I loved the dilemma.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Darkest Passion?

    The love scenes and how they can never complete them like they are suppose to be completed.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Legion burst in during Aeron and Gwen's afterglow.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I laughed a lot at the book. It was a wonderful laugh and I listen to excerts of this book every now and then to gather tid bits when listening to other books in the series.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Darkest Kiss: Lords of the Underworld, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (995)
    Performance
    (427)
    Story
    (428)

    Though she has lived for centuries, Anya, goddess of anarchy, has never known pleasure. Until Lucien, the incarnation of death - a warrior eternally doomed to take souls to the hereafter. He draws her like no other. And Anya will risk anything to have him.

    Brande says: "BRANDE"
    "Good Followup Book for the Series"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Darkest Kiss the most enjoyable?

    I like the narrator he really did an excellent job with the different characters. I loved the way the author kept the storyline interesting with the different play of words and jokes. The main character Anya is fun and funny at the same time shows vunerability that is believable. The things that she has to go through to get the attention of her man is wonderful however at times it can become a little frustrating.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I loved both Anya and Lucien. Mainly Anya is the light weight of the story with keeping the story light when her beau Lucien is serious for the most part and she brings fun to his character.


    Which character – as performed by Max Bellmore – was your favorite?

    Anya mainly because she at times is a complex character.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lover Enshrined: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1367)
    Performance
    (797)
    Story
    (809)

    In Lover Enshrined, a member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood must make a decision that could save - or spell doom for - his race of vampires. Phury knows his share of pain, but can the Primale of the Chosen experience love as well?

    Book Worm says: "Really Love These Books!"
    "Hated It Hated it hated it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    This book would be for someone that wants to listen to the narrator go on and on regarding detail only because the aurthor wanted to describe how the character lathers his soap and how the big the bubbles are. This book went on and on and on about nothing. There were maybe two love scenes not thatmattered but I was like damn is he ever going to get the girl or move on. The story just has too much un-needed details.


    Has Lover Enshrined turned you off from other books in this genre?

    No not from this genre of book but if I had not already purchased the rest of this series I would definitely stop listening after this book. I struggled through the book prior to this one in this series with hopes that it would get better. I liked the first two books but this book and the previous one are really pushing me away. I am going to finish the series but it has to get better.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Jim Frangione?

    Sure, the narrator is not the problem he's doing a good job. It's the author.


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

    NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I


    Any additional comments?

    I can't say enough how much this was a waste of my time. Ugh!!!!

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Lover: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    Overall
    (2492)
    Performance
    (1414)
    Story
    (1423)

    The vampire Darius fears for the life of his half-breed daughter, who is unaware of her unusual destiny. To oversee her transformation, Darius seeks help from Wrath, a dangerous loner and the world's only purebred vampire.

    Tracy says: "Amazing start to this awesome series!"
    "This series starts off right!!!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Dark Lover to be better than the print version?

    I would think that it's better than print, but it really does not matter because the book was great.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Dark Lover?

    I love the fact that their verbiage was young vibrant and an attention getter.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Wrath was attempting to eat food and she discovered that he was blind.


    Who was the most memorable character of Dark Lover and why?

    I loved Wrath and the fact that he was blind and still got things done.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Lover Eternal, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By J.R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1870)
    Performance
    (1126)
    Story
    (1139)

    Listeners looking for a fresh twist on vampire tales need look no further than the erotically charged Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Mary Luce is dissatisfied with her life and her job. But when she is unwittingly thrust into the vampire dominion, everything changes. Falling under the protection of the Brotherhood's strongest member, Rhage, she soon finds herself drawn to his animalistic urges.

    Adebowale says: "I love this book"
    "I love this book"
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    Where does Lover Eternal, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This is the best thus far for me. I love the first book but I do not really care for the book #5. I love this because it shows the vunerable side of Rhage and how he tries his best to shield Mary. It shows her strengths as well as her ability to be docile to her man's need. I love the romantic scenes when he tries to hold back only to give in to his need desire and want.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Rhage is my favorite character because he is strong, bold, funny, romantic and loveable. But all in all he's a warrior willing to protect what's his.


    Have you listened to any of Jim Frangione’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I really am growing to love Jim Frangione. At first I did not like him but now I am getting to love his style and his cadence/voice.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When Rhage wanted Mary and pushed himself away b/c he didnt want to hurt her. And denied himself pleasure!!


    Any additional comments?

    I love this book I am hoping the series doesnt let me down.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Lover Unbound, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    Overall
    (1518)
    Performance
    (900)
    Story
    (908)

    Suffering a horrific childhood as the son of a Bloodletter in his father's war camp, Vishous pledges death to members of the vampire-hunting Lessening Society. Vishous knows no love. He feels no emotion. He lives only to oppose the slayers. But after suffering a mortal wound, a human surgeon named Dr. Jane Whitcomb tends to him. Her ministrations, however, extend beyond his physical injury - and before long her tender hand has awakened feelings of pleasure that Vishous never dreamed existed.

    cmclien says: "Being the bloodletters son says it all..."
    "This was weird!!!!"
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    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    It took long to get to the point. I don't need all the history!!!! The bisexual intro could have been left out!


    Has Lover Unbound, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5 turned you off from other books in this genre?

    No because I've purchased the other books. I'm hoping it gets better. I enjoyed books1-3. #5 is in question.


    How could the performance have been better?

    The performance was the same no change. It was more the story line.


    What character would you cut from Lover Unbound, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5?

    Butch could've been left out. Quin and John could've all been left out. John's character isn't a main character till book 9. I didn't need him in book 5. This was a waste of time.


    Any additional comments?

    If I wasn't so OCD I WOULD'VE skipped this one in the series.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Slave to Sensation: Psy-Changeling Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Nalini Singh
    • Narrated By Angela Dawe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1078)
    Performance
    (829)
    Story
    (840)

    Nalini Singh dives into a world torn apart by a powerful race with phenomenal powers of the mind - and none of the heart. Born a Psy, Sascha Duncan must hide the emotions that mark her as flawed. But a passionate Changeling will tempt her to reveal everything - and risk her very soul.

    Diana says: "Better than I remember."
    "Just Ok"
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    Would you try another book from Nalini Singh and/or Angela Dawe?

    I have tried another of Nalini Sigh books in this series and they just do not get any better. I am hoping that if there is another series of Nalini Sigh that I will be able to give her high reveiws. I will listen to another Angela Dawe book for sure.


    If you’ve listened to books by Nalini Singh before, how does this one compare?

    I have only read this series of Nalini Singh. Within the series I have listened to 4 books of which this is the best one.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Sasha realizes that she has capabilities beyond her Psy mentality to feel.


    Do you think Slave to Sensation needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    It's part of a series so no.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fifty Shades Freed: Book Three of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By E. L. James
    • Narrated By Becca Battoe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5485)
    Performance
    (4705)
    Story
    (4699)

    When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees. Now, Ana and Christian have it all - love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy.

    SIMARA says: "We ate the dessert first..."
    "Once again love love love"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Fifty Shades Freed to be better than the print version?

    No, they are equally fantastic mainly because with the print version you as a person interpret the tone and the character's voices. Because Becca Battoe does such a good job I enjoyed her narration of the book as well as my own.


    What did you like best about this story?

    What I liked is that we get a deeper chance to witness just who Christian Grey is. What I did not like is that there are not any more books to follow the Grey sega.


    What does Becca Battoe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    She brings her take. I love her voices for the different characters and it was a wonderful treat to listen to her voice.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes!!!!!


    Any additional comments?

    This book should be compared to Twilight series. And it also should be compared to
    Grey's Anatomy (I know it's not a novel). The Twilight series because there are a lot of similarites with the main characters in each book. The Twilight series is a very watered down version of Fifty Shades.

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