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Mindy Janicke

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Freeport, IL, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • The Emerald Talisman

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Brenda Pandos
    • Narrated By Mary Morgan
    Overall
    (9)
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    To be normal, 16-year-old Julia Parker would shed her empathic gift in a second. Life has been difficult since her mother's mysterious disappearance ten years earlier - an event she witnessed, but can't remember. Julia's situation becomes more complicated after a near death experience from a blood thirsty stalker. As high school students go missing it is clear there is a connection to her own experience - past and present. Someone has to stop the madness....

    Michelle says: "Enjoy this series"
    "The Emerald Talisman AMAZING STORY and world"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    ABSOLUTLEY! I loved this book. At first I thought that Julia's voice was a little child like and I had a hard time figuring out how old she was. But as the story continued, I felt that Julia evolved and grew up in a sense. She was very good at hiding herself and it really showed in how Mary Morgan (the narrator) read the book.


    What other book might you compare The Emerald Talisman to and why?

    I do not compare books to other books. I don't think that is fair. Each book is unique and deserves to be amazing without riding the shirt tails of another book/author. This book was an incredible story. I love the world that author Brenda Pandos has created!


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

    I believe this is the first one. I think she did an amazing job!


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

    There were a lot actually. This book is full of emotion. The emotion meter is off the charts! At points you want to scream at Julia and then hug her the next. It is great to see how characters react to situations when in your head, you know exactly how you would react. When they react differently, THAT Is what makes a great story!


    Any additional comments?

    I REALLY wish that book 2 & 3 were ready for Audible *HINT HINT BRENDA & MARY* I really want to finish this series on audible as now I have the characters voices in my head and want to hear them MORE!!

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Kiss of a Demon King

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (118)
    Performance
    (108)
    Story
    (107)

    From New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole comes this spellbinding story of a demon king trapped by an enchantress for her wanton purposes - and the scorching aftermath that follows when he turns the tables and claims her as his captive.

    Karen says: "It doesn't get any Better than this for me."
    "ANOTHER MASTERPIECE SO WELL TOLD"
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    What made the experience of listening to Kiss of a Demon King the most enjoyable?

    As with all Kressley Cole's books, the narrator Robert Petkoff makes each character come to life with the amazing distinct voices of each character.


    What other book might you compare Kiss of a Demon King to and why?

    I would not do that. this book is not comparable. This series is amazing and with each book I "read" on audible, the more I fall in love with this world.


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

    FABULOUS as with all the others


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

    I love the AHA moment with a book ties with the previous book. That is ALWAYS my aha moment! I love it. The other AHA moments are too spoilerish so I will keep them to myself and let you enjoy them all on your own.


    Any additional comments?

    As long as Kressley Cole keeps writing adn Robert Petkoff keeps reading, i will keep on buying every audio book Kressley cole has!!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Desires After Dusk: Immortals After Dark, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (383)
    Performance
    (362)
    Story
    (359)

    RITA Award-winning author Kresley Cole continues her bestselling Immortals After Dark series with this electrifying tale of a ruthless demon mercenary and the lovely young halfling who enchants him. A seductive beauty he can never have, yet can't resist.... Cadeon Woede will stop at nothing to atone for the one wrong that will haunt him forever. But once he secures the key to his redemption, the halfling Holly Ashwin, Cade finds that the woman he thought he could use for his own ends and then forget haunts him as much as his past.

    CAROLYN says: "CAN'T I GIVE IT 10 STARS??"
    "I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SERIES!!!"
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    Where does Dark Desires After Dusk rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    AT THE TOP of the rank! These books are SO WELL DONE! I could listen to them for days and days. I have listened to every Kresley Cole book available on audible.com. They get better with every book. I SO LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love how Holly and Cade evolved as characters. What an amazing story! I LOVE IT! I want to be a valkyrie :)


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

    His voices are AMAZING!~ they are so unique to each character and you can just live out the story in your head with his voice. I cannot imagine anyone else's voice!


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I would not do that!


    Any additional comments?

    This series and all Kressley Cole books are AMAZING! I love the characters, the settings, the stories and all the supernatural and paranormal beings I meet. I cannot wait for the next book to come out! Thank you Audible!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Eternal Kiss of Darkness: The Night Huntress World Series, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Jeaniene Frost
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1859)
    Performance
    (1109)
    Story
    (1102)

    Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she’s only imagined in her worst nightmares.

    Ashley says: "Okay, Bones doesn't sound like my British ex but!"
    "VERY EYE OPENING! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to Eternal Kiss of Darkness the most enjoyable?

    I LOVE the insight I got into Kira and Mencheres! Before this book, I had a very low opinion of Kira and this book helped me see her for who she really is. I feel HORRIBLE for how I felt about her before. Knowing so much more about Menchares only makes me love him more!!!


    What other book might you compare Eternal Kiss of Darkness to and why?

    Not fair to do so


    Which character – as performed by Tavia Gilbert – was your favorite?

    As with all the other Jeanine Frost books, I love all the characters! Bones still cracks me up every time I hear him. I love his voice as it stands out the most!


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I would not curse this book to a film, Just my opinion.


    Any additional comments?

    I hope Jeanine continues to write based on the characters from this series. I love this world, the characters and I will NEVER get tired of her stories!!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • First Drop of Crimson: Night Huntress World, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Jeaniene Frost
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2161)
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    (1280)
    Story
    (1284)

    He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human—even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together, because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost.

    Kickez says: "Read the "Night Huntress" series 1st!"
    "CANNOT GET ENOUGH!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to First Drop of Crimson the most enjoyable?

    The Narrator Tavia Gilbert. I cannot imagine these books without her amazing VOICE! As I have said on all the other books by Jeaniene Frost that are narrated by Tavia, they could not be any better! Tavia's voices throughout the book are spot on and you never have to wonder who is speaking. I love her reading so much!! THANK YOU TAVIA!!!!!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of First Drop of Crimson?

    Denise..I just love Denise!!!!


    What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

    EVERYTHING!!!


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

    I went through all ranges of emotion as I do with all the books in this series and sub series. The story is so well written you feel like you personally know the characters.


    Any additional comments?

    KEEP THEM COMING PLEASE! I JUST downloaded Eternal Kiss of Darkness so I can get more of this world! I want to live in this world so bad!

    THANK YOU JEANIENE FROST FOR BEING SO AMAZING!!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Twice Tempted: A Night Prince Novel, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Jeaniene Frost
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (730)
    Performance
    (681)
    Story
    (687)

    Leila's psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn't sure what the future holds. If that weren't enough, her lover, Vlad, has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she's also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold-shoulder treatment forever - especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won't admit that he loves her.... Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes.

    Hassan says: "A Book FULL of events and actions"
    "MY FAVORITE BOOK YET IN THIS WHOLE SERIES!!!!!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to Twice Tempted the most enjoyable?

    Narrator Tavia Gilbert is AMAZING! I love how she makes each voice so distinct. You can always tell who is talking just by sound. I am amazing at this series and how well done it is. The story lines are so good you hang on every word and then to have Tavia bringing each character to life even more by their voice makes this a truly enjoyable experience!!!


    What did you like best about this story?

    Vlad the Impaler! I love his character so much. I have loved him since very early on in the series. I am so glad Vlad got his own book. Layla is amazing and one of best kick ass heroine's out there!!!


    Which scene was your favorite?

    As I refuse to give spoilers, I will be vague.

    the wedding scene was amazing, the reunion was amazing, the dungeon is amazing,


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Please get a new question here. Not all books need to be a movie!!!


    Any additional comments?

    This was my favorite book out of all the series so far! I the series of A Night Prince Novel. I HOPE to hear move of Vlad and Layla in the future. Vlad is one of my favorite characters EVER!! He is amazing and dark!!

    I cannot imagine not listening to EVERY one of Jeaniene Frost's book on audible. Tavia does such an amazing job!!!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lover at Last: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    Overall
    (654)
    Performance
    (607)
    Story
    (603)

    Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

    CAROLYN says: "AHHHH........ EPIC - JUST EPIC"
    "JR WARD DOES IT AGAIN"
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    Where does Lover at Last rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It ranks very high. i have all of this series on audio and I love them all. Jim Frangione is AMAZING and I don't think anyone else could read this series the way he does.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Oh i have lots of favorites! I love Qhuinn so much. He is so tortured.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The ending...NO SPOILERS!!


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

    Yes there was but I have a strict NO SPOILER policy. It involved a male, a female and someone else. ALl I can say. I actually CRIED!!!

    Also the end made me cry.

    Ok and one other part made me cry. They all had to do with Qhuinn!!!


    Any additional comments?

    This book wsa a little long in the fact that it seemed to repeat itself a lot. The secondary stories and characters were not as gripping as books past. Half the time, I had no clue who they were talking about b/c i was so focused on the main characters. This is very unusaly for JR Warden books in this series. I love this series and do not mean to take anything away from this book. it was still amazing.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Once Burned: A Night Prince Novel, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Jeaniene Frost
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1696)
    Performance
    (1565)
    Story
    (1557)

    After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: a terrifying ability to channel electricity and to see a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude ... until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire. Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all - but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula.

    decembergrit says: "EXCITING NEW SERIES"
    "OMG IT WAS TOO SHORT :) I LOVE VLAD AND LAYLA"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Once Burned to be better than the print version?

    I have not read the print version. I have listened to all of Jeaniene Frost's books on audio. I am not sure I could read them after the AMAZING audio!!!


    What other book might you compare Once Burned to and why?

    I don't compare books. This one is just as amazing as the others book by jeanine!~ I love Vlad and Layla!!!


    What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

    I LOVE TAVIA so much! She is spot on for the voices, the accents all the characters.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    No movie...it plays out well enough in my head!!!


    Any additional comments?

    KEEP THEM COMING PLEASE!!!!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • A Hunger Like No Other: Immortals After Dark, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1324)
    Performance
    (1208)
    Story
    (1212)

    After enduring years of torture from the vampire horde, Lachlain MacRieve, leader of the Lykae Clan, is enraged to find the predestined mate he's waited millennia for is a vampire. Sheltered Emmaline Troy finally sets out to uncover the truth about her deceased parents - until a powerful Lykae claims her as his mate and forces her back to his ancestral Scottish castle. But when an ancient evil from her past resurfaces, will their desire deepen into a love that can bring a proud warrior to his knees and turn a gentle beauty into the fighter she was born to be?

    Teresa says: "My new favorite narrator!"
    "I AM HOOKED on this series!"
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    What did you love best about A Hunger Like No Other?

    The story telling is amazing! I never once wondered who was speaking, what was going on or who was who. The audio is amazing and the story is mind blowing. Kresley Cole has an amazing talent as a writer! I cannot wait to meet all the characters in this series. I love the world she has created and cannot WAIT to see more. This book plays out like a movie in my head.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Emma just seeing the transformation she goes through and the reality of who she is what she is capable of was great!


    Which character – as performed by Robert Petkoff – was your favorite?

    All the characters...the voices are so amazing and you know immediately who is talking.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Forbidden Love...can it survive?


    Any additional comments?

    I am so excited to listen to this whole series!!

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Warlord Wants Forever

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Hagan Verret, Simone Fomhar
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (482)
    Performance
    (425)
    Story
    (433)

    Nikolai Wroth, once a ruthless human warlord in the 1700s and now a general in the rebel vampire army, needs to find his bride, the one woman who can render him truly alive. As a turned human, he doesn’t enjoy a heartbeat or breathing and is consequently weaker than fully blooded vampires. He wants his bride for the power she will bring him and can hardly believe it when his heart beats for Myst the Coveted, a mad, fey, mythological creature. Myst is known throughout the world as the most beautiful Valkyrie, part chillingly fierce warrior, part beguiling seductress....

    Teresa says: "Big Disappointment"
    "One of my new all time favorite authors!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Warlord Wants Forever to be better than the print version?

    I have not read the print version but I am TOTALLY in love with th audio!


    What other book might you compare The Warlord Wants Forever to and why?

    Similar to Black Dagger Brotherhood which is an amazing thing but I feel as the series goes on, I might love this one more so !


    Have you listened to any of Hagan Verret and Simone Fomhar ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I do not believe so but I think they did an AMAZING job! I love the voices and it is so nice to clearly know who is talking without constantly being told. It makes the store come to life so well!!!


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

    absolutely!


    Any additional comments?

    I cannot WAIT to listen to this whole series on audio!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Poison Princess: Arcana Chronicles, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Emma Galvin, Keith Nobbs
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (315)
    Performance
    (292)
    Story
    (298)

    She could save the world - or destroy it. Sixteen-year-old Evangeline 'Evie' Greene leads a charmed life, until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future - and they're still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux. But she can't do either alone.

    Marc says: "Great new series (for teens and adults too!)"
    "I AM NOW A HUGE HUGE HUGE FAN OF KRESLEY COLE!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Poison Princess to be better than the print version?

    I did not read the print book but I think the audio would be better b/c of the accents and french words.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Poison Princess?

    The ending :*


    Which scene was your favorite?

    So many scenes I loved. I would have to say that Jackson talking are my favorites :)


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    When it appears the world has ended and you find your new beginning, how will you fair?


    Any additional comments?

    This story was AMAZING! I am a new Kresley Cole fan and I am HOOKED!

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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