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Desarae

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  • 14 reviews
  • 49 ratings
  • 131 titles in library
  • 46 purchased in 2013
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  • Playing with Fire: Silver Dragons, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By Katie MacAlister
    • Narrated By Barbara Rosenblat
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (276)
    Performance
    (126)
    Story
    (126)

    Gabriel Tauhou, the leader of the silver dragons, can't take his eyes of May Northcott - not even when May, who has the unique talent of being able to hide in the shadows, has slipped from everyone else's sights. May, however, has little time for Gabriel - not when she's hiding from the Otherworld law, hunting down a blackmailer, and trying to avoid a demon lord's demands.

    Robbie says: "Warning: No ending"
    "Interesting start caught me enough to read the 2nd"
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    If you could sum up Playing with Fire in three words, what would they be?

    sci-fi, fantasy, drama


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    main


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

    that i can do other things while listening... its not the most captivating of books ive heard on here but its pretty good


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

    no


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fitness Model Diet: JNL's Super Fitness Model Diet: Secrets To A Sexy, Strong, Sleek Physique

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Jennifer Nicole Lee
    • Narrated By Jennifer Nicole Lee
    Overall
    (8)
    Performance
    (7)
    Story
    (7)

    JNL’s inspirational weight loss success story has motivated millions worldwide. She is the world’s top fitness model, and now she will show YOU the way! Now it’s YOUR turn to become the new “fitness model” you—sexy, strong, and sleek! In JNL’s Fitness Model Diet, she reveals and shares her top trade secrets of the Super Fitness Model life.

    Carolynn says: "Don't Waste Your Money!!!"
    "She's Yelling at Where You Could or Will Be"
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    It's hard listening to her. Her voice never changes pitch, she yells at you the WHOLE TIME! She basically says she cares, believes in you and that you need to believe in yourself and be focused over and over and over and... OVER. I don't need her to motivate me, I want recipes, real tips, thoughts and feedback about training daily. Stuff I could of got for free off bodybuilding dot com, but thought would be good to listen to in a book. I'm glad she loves her job but she is a bit negative and condescending despite saying shes not.

    Overall this is a hard, hard book to listen to. I love turning the volume up normally but had to literally take it down to half way because she is all but drill sergeant yelling into my ears. She barely breathes between words. She has a great body and I'm not quite done with the book yet but a hour in and I'm already tempted to just return this book. I'm "super" sick of her saying super fitness model program over and over.

    I guess I've never been into these books before and have yet to find one that is interesting.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Blameless: An Alexia Tarabotti Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Gail Carriger
    • Narrated By Emily Gray
    Overall
    (854)
    Performance
    (671)
    Story
    (671)

    Gail Carriger’s best-selling Parasol Protectorate series reimagines Victorian England with vampires, werewolves, and a dash of steampunk. Blameless is the third in the series starring the parasol-wielding Lady Alexia Maccon, formerly Alexia Tarabotti. After news spreads of her delicate condition—a surprise to everyone since she’s married to a werewolf—Alexia is desperate to escape the London gossip. So she heads to Italy for a change of scenery.

    Leanna says: "When you're right, you're right!"
    "The book in the series about family & Adventure"
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    Where does Blameless rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It's one of my favorites.


    What other book might you compare Blameless to and why?

    Its a fantasy adventure: Twilight set back in time?


    What about Emily Gray’s performance did you like?

    She is a fantastic reader. I love the way she narrates voices (more more detail on this read my review of the first book) but needless to say the way she pulls her own and remains unified in the tones. You really get into the adventure and differentiate the characters!


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

    Shes falling for the baby finally. Learning of her nature and discovering who her true friends are. This book moves you past the getting to know you stage and settles you into the series. At this point you know the characters and move into some action. It feels like a real family feud at points. Very 50 shades of gray meets Twilight but with more modesty set back a century add in a steam punk feel of decor and that is the Alexia series.


    Any additional comments?

    Love it. Is that enough? Well probably not to sell books but I suppose its enough to get my sentiments across. One thing I will say is I wish Audible would always put what number the book is in a series in the title. Would make them easier to sort.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Soulless: An Alexia Tarabotti Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Gail Carriger
    • Narrated By Emily Gray
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2162)
    Performance
    (1450)
    Story
    (1459)

    Victorian romance mixes seamlessly with elegant prose and biting wit—and werewolves—in Gail Carriger’s delightful debut novel. Soulless introduces Alexia Tarabotti, a parasol-wielding Londoner getting dangerously close to spinster status. But there are more important things than finding a husband. For Alexia was born without a soul, giving her the ability to render any vampire or werewolf completely powerless.

    Pamela I Greene says: "Amelia Peabody has competition"
    "What a tale of history, fantasy and adventure"
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    Would you listen to Soulless again? Why?

    I'm not much for rewatching movies or rereading books.We shall see but if I did this would be a good one to revisit.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Soulless?

    I've enjoyed this entire series. I'm on the last two books now which is why I'm revisiting the review section to give it due. These books have been very entertaining.


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

    I've loved these books and listening to the Miss Terriboti grow up into a women of measures. She is beyond interesting as a character. I'm so happy Emily Gray remained the reader for all the books. You really get into the book through the reader and she gives each character their own voice and emotion. The way she pitches the doctors voices in later books with enthusiasm or gives Ivy her snuffy airless ring. The adventures really come to life. I've even googled meany of the era's mentioned happenings like the dirigible travel to learn more and found a steam punk group in my city.


    Any additional comments?

    If my former comments where not enough I'd just like to reiterate how much I've enjoyed these books and hopes the author continues with them. They would make for very interesting movies, although the producers would probably never do it justice. The warewolves, phantoms, souless and vampires all become loveable characters. This book is not a drama but an adventure full of mystery, wonder and excitement. This is the book in the series that gets you to fall in love, as Miss Terriboty would.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Joshua Swanson
    Overall
    (1786)
    Performance
    (972)
    Story
    (979)

    After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their beloved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own.... In a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood. Here, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they'll need the help of some familiar demigods.

    Matthew says: "Great Book, The Narrator Was Alright"
    "The book that got me addicted"
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    Where does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It's one of the best mystery/fantasy books I've listened to this year.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Jason but I came to love his girl friend as well.


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

    He is an excellent reader


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

    yes


    Any additional comments?

    Do you love series? If so, this book will get you caught- hook, line and sinker. I couldn't stop until I'd devoured every ounce of this series and the next. Get ready for 10 books that will keep you wanting more.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Rick Riordan, Nick Chamian, Jesse Bernstein, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (136)
    Performance
    (122)
    Story
    (128)

    Young Demigods, Your Destiny Awaits! You must prepare yourself for a difficult future: fighting monsters, adventuring across the globe, and dealing with temperamental Greek and Roman gods. You’ll join your favorite demigods from the Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus series as they face dangerous foes and perilous tasks. What you learn from their experiences could very well save your life!

    Desarae says: "Unlike the rest of the series... Not the next book"
    "Unlike the rest of the series... Not the next book"
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    Would you try another book from Rick Riordan and/or the narrators?

    Yes, absolutely just not one like this. This isn't like the normal 1st person book. It reads like a mixed diary on the ledge of being close to the other story. It's not as interesting, powerful or adventurous. It gives you insights to the characters though but the narrator jump isn't nearly as smooth. It's confusing and the book seems to jump around a lot.


    What could Rick Riordan have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Write the book as a follow up story or adventure the same way the other books are written. This one seems like a hodge podge throw together of scenes cut out from the other books.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    It just doesn't have a familiar feel to the other books. I didn't enjoy it. It didn't grab me the same way the other two did.


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

    The adventures jump around too much and doesn't really get you into the characters as quickly. He starts drawing you into stories and then jumps to another like a short story reading. The narrators are also very important to an audio book. Jumping back and forth vs. using them all together makes it hard to connect to the book plus I'd just gotten used to the last narrator of the other books. I belive he was the same narrator who reads the nymph section with leo. Having new narrators start the book also makes it hard to connect.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Joshua Swanson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1479)
    Performance
    (1318)
    Story
    (1319)

    In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest.

    Dana says: "Another great adventure from Rick Riordan!"
    "One heck of an addictive adventure!"
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    Where does The Son of Neptune rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It's in the top few over the past few months. Every last minute of it has been addictive. I chose this book for its fantasy genre and length originally. I continued onto the second book in the series (this one) because the first one was so fantastic. Now I'm going to have to just keep going. I adore this series. It's had me enthralled with interest, adventure and upbeat spirits. The reader of the book can do all kinds of voices which make you really feel like you are listening to and befriending each character one at a time, which is good because this book has as many characters as your real life has day-to-day friends. Every moment I can't wait to hear what is happening next, makes me wish the books where longer. Even better is that this book mixes fantasy with mystical and religious history. So you are literally getting to old world religion, history and war tactics step by step as the book moves forward. You can hear and imagine seeing, tasting and smelling what the monsters and Gods would have been like. If I haven't convinced you, I don't know what will. If you love fantasy adventure like lord of the rings or love stories like fifty shades of gray or history fantasy like the Michael Scott series or the adventures of Terry Goodkind in the Wizards first rule then this book is for you (obviously start with book one)


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

    If you love fantasy adventure like lord of the rings or love stories like fifty shades of gray or history fantasy like the Michael Scott series or the adventures of Terry Goodkind in the Wizards first rule then this book is for you (obviously start with book one)


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

    yes if I could.. and I tried


    Any additional comments?

    This is a must read .. I mean listen.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fresh Air

    • NONE (1 hr)
    • By Terry Gross
    Overall
    (11)
    Performance
    (9)
    Story
    (9)

    Desarae says: "Educational book"
    "Educational book"
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    What did you love best about Fresh Air?

    I enjoyed Fresh Air as an education about how people judge each other and use facial expressions.


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    Don't know


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

    This would have a hard time being a film, unless it was a documentary but I'd tag it Research on human expressions.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Firelight

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Sophie Jordan
    • Narrated By Therese Plummer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (407)
    Performance
    (335)
    Story
    (340)

    Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. Until a beautiful stranger saves her. A stranger who was sent to hunt those like her. For Jacinda is a drakia descendant of dragons whose greatest defense is her secret ability to shift into human form.

    Felicity says: "Took my breath away"
    "This book caught me & kept me interested"
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    What made the experience of listening to Firelight the most enjoyable?

    This book kept me interested all the way to the end. The story has a terrible ending and probably deserves a follow up book. It is just cut off. The book however is imaginative and held my attention and made me want to keep going.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    Very imaginative. Loved it.


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

    no


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

    its a book of love and betrayal


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Wizard's First Rule: Sword of Truth, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (34 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Terry Goodkind
    • Narrated By Sam Tsoutsouvas
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3037)
    Performance
    (1486)
    Story
    (1505)

    In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher encounters a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, in his forest sanctuary. She seeks his help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

    J. says: "The most comically awful book I've ever read"
    "Captivating Fantasy"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Wizard's First Rule to be better than the print version?

    I loved the tv series and this is just as good with a few additional things the tv series doesnt show you. It even got me to watch some of the episodes again.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    the seeker


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

    he is an excellent reader very captivating


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

    yeah


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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