Tarah Woodblade

The Bowl of Souls Book 6

By: Trevor H. Cooley

Narrated by: Andrew Tell

Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

The war is over, but there is a void of power that must be filled and no shortage of souls eager to fill it.

Tarah Woodblade was the best guide and tracker in the land, but she ran away from the war. She returns to Dremaldria expecting to be labeled a coward, but finds herself lauded as a hero. It seems a hero is needed too, because someone is hunting rogue horses....

©2013, 2015 Trevor H. Cooley (P)2016 Trevor H. Cooley

A pleasant surprise

It is not my custom to read books that have goblins, dwarves, orks, and wizards. This was a break for me out of my normal routine. I doubt seriously that I will read any more in this series, but however I did very much enjoy this book. If you are a fan of fanciful magical novels you would probably enjoy this book very much.
I received this book at no cost to me for an honest review

Sometimes accepting yourself's the hardest journey

What about Andrew Tell’s performance did you like?

I've grown to really like background music when narrators read the title page of a book. Sets the mood for what's to come. Andrew is a narrator I've listened to and enjoyed. When I see a book in the genre I enjoy, I have to have it. This book holds true to his fantasy narrations. He does different tones and emotions for each character, making them distinct for us. I do enjoy his different inflections and timber for individualizing the characters. His voice is clear and easy to listen to.

Any additional comments?

*This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com, at my request.

Tarah knows what she did when the war was happening. She ran. People died. She wasn't here to help them. And it all weighs on her mind because they think her a hero for what she did in Pinewood. Tarah also has her Papa and Grampa Rolf in her mind reminding her how she should act and what she should do. They are like her conscious.

There's Djeri. He becomes Tarah's travel companion, co-worker in a sense. But Djeri the Looker becomes much more than just that to Tarah. They both start to realize it as they are there for each other through this travel and obstacles of threats. I like how this relationship evolves through the book.

When we meet Arkon I'm caught by him. It's a quick intro to him and Melinda. Their connection is a unique one here in this world, and I'm getting the feel an unwanted one. The magic and assassins sent after them are wild. I love it! Arkon is a mage and has his own tricks. I'm thinking he might be my favorite character but because of the mystery surrounding him.

I've not read or listened to any of The Bowl of Souls series, though I'm wanting to. I've started in with this book with fresh eyes. I'm not aware of the ways of this world or the war that has ravaged the lands, but it was easy to understand the world. Tarah is even haunted by her past during the war, those that she didn't save and how she ran. It leaves a mysterious feel to Tarah and keeps me wondering the whole story with her past, keeping me listening to learn.

There is a moral to the story, it's tied to Tarah struggling with who she is. She doesn't understand who's inside because she's left other people's thoughts of her affect her. She comes to learn from Djeri, who becomes dear to her, that she's who she is through actions not what people think of her. This is a strong lesson for Tarah, and what readers can take from the story too.

The epilogue introduces new characters and new troubles to be followed in the next book. I'm curious how this will cross with Tarah Woodblade's next mission, which we know of by how this book ends.

I really liked this book!

Tarah Woodblade
(The Bowl of Souls #6/Jharro Grove Saga #1)
by Trevor H. Cooley
This introduces Sarah and her adventures which crosses with the rogue horses. There are new characters and great adventures! I really enjoyed this book! A tough gal but flawed. Her traveling companion she ends up with is really cool too!
Loved it!

Great story continues

Another fantastic entry in the Bowl of Souls series. Full of action and character development, you don't want to miss this one.

Getting better and better

The narrator is getting better and the story is getting better and better. overall I'm happy about it

Stick with it, it's well worth it.

What made the experience of listening to Tarah Woodblade the most enjoyable?

Character development is always a huge factor in my enjoyment of a story. Tarah doesn't know who she is in the beginning, and is trying to live her life by other people's rules. As you journey through her story, it's very entertaining watching her learn about herself, and evolve as an individual.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between the two main protagonists is a lot of fun.

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

Well... there's the whole being able to do two things at once thing... kinda hard to pull off while reading a paperback. (Not that I haven't tried...) I do enjoy the narration though, the voices and inflections bring life to the world.

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

I loved the pillow.

Any additional comments?

Tarah isn't very likable in the beginning - this is mostly a function of her upbringing, give her a chance - and she'll grow on you. It's a terrific book, and the whole series is well worth reading.

Good story

This was a good listen. The pace was steady and the narration excellent. The epilogue hints at what I assume is the beginning of the next book in the series.

"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobookboom"

The fun continues

I thought the Mother of the Moonrat was the last of the Bowl of Souls books, because the war had ended, but I was pleasantly surprised to see this audiobook on Audible yesterday, and so I bought it immediately, downloaded it, put the current book that I was listening to aside, and started listening to Tarah Woodblade right away. This book takes place after the war, during the rebuilding process. It introduces us to brand new characters and tells the tale of their adventure. There are only cameo appearances of the regular list of players, and most of them are at the end, signaling their return in the followup books to come. I was just a little bit disappointed that the regular cast and crew were not heavily involved in this story, but at the same time it was good to meet the new team players and the new evil antagonist(s). Andrew Tell did an excellent job narrating, as usual! I can't wait for the next installment. Based on the very ending of this book, things could get very interesting indeed!

second time was much better

I will be honest, I don't like Tahara in this book. She is is so brash, cocky yet whiny. She evolves over time as all characters in Trevor's books do.

This being the second time I have listened to this particular book, I enjoyed it much more knowing what is to come. Who people become in those books, makes it much more palatable.

Don't get me wrong this is a cool book, just probably #14 on my favorite books from Trevor (yep he has put out 14 books as a whole).

Had trouble at first, but it got better

Any additional comments?

This book is the first of a new Saga and is from the perspective of a new hero ( Tarah Woodblade) I had trouble at first because I was use to the previous main characters and felt that I was being forced to take in a whole new character, who's personality and characteristics I didn't quite care for. I was actually happy to get a break every once and awhile and experience some of the events Arcon and (no spoilers) another person with him.

Near the end though I learned why Tarah did the things she did and grew to like her a little more, once I saw she wasn't just some over powered individual who was thrown at me.

I'm glad to be on the next book of the saga, but I wouldn't roll this one out as a miss.
It's a hurdle to get over at first with new characters and events but it gets back on path with the previous characters and current events near the end!
Not to mention there are some amazing fight scenes and even some AMAZING Gnome fighting ;)