Poison Princess

Arcana Chronicles, Book 1

By: Kresley Cole

Narrated by: Emma Galvin, Keith Nobbs

Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

22 Arcana cards. 22 young assassins. May the best hand live. Introducing The Arcana Chronicles from number one New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole.

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.

With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can't totally depend on Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?

Who can Evie trust?

As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of twenty-two teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But ii's not always clear who is on which side....

©2012 Kresley Cole (P)2012 Simon & Schuster, Inc

Loved it!

What made the experience of listening to Poison Princess the most enjoyable?

The story was well written and left suspense, I hate when I can tell what is coming in the story line, but this definitely had its twists and turns.

The narrator, Emma Galvin, does a great job at narrator, so much so that I chose to read another book because she is the narrator.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jackson, because he seems to be more defined as a character, plus, love those cajun boys.

What does Emma Galvin and Keith Nobbs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Keith Nobbs makes his character so creepy, you can feel the disgust roll down you.

I love that Emma Galvin doesn't make "fake" voices and is just a natural.

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

Yes, it was. It was done way too soon and was disappointed to find out that there aren't anymore out in this series yet.

AMAZING! Poision Princess won't disappoint!

What made the experience of listening to Poison Princess the most enjoyable?

Kresley Cole is a true storyteller. I loved that every character has mystery about them. From start to finish this book had me at the edge of my seat. The narrators did an amazing job.

AWESOME!!!!!!

the narrators did a wonderful job, this books had me hooked from the first chapter, i coulnt stop listing i was so into it, i was scrambing for thing to get done, and then drag it out as long as i could just to keep listening. i would recommend this book to anyone, im my opinion, it is the best book of 2012, and i cant wait til the next one comes out.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Would you listen to Poison Princess again? Why?

YES!!!! The performances were so good, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Evie, she has so much power but she is so scared. It shows that she might appreciate her power more.

Which scene was your favorite?

When she finally takes charge. Stops being a scared little girl and hunts.

Any additional comments?

I love the author Kresley Cole and I have read almost every single book she has out so I thought I would give this book a chance. Honestly, I didn't expect much from it but I had a free credit and boy was I suprised. This book is action packed, romance packed, and follows this girl who stops using other people to define her and starts defining herself! I wish the ending wasn't such a cliff-hanger but...that's part of the fun right?

I Luv luv this book

After searching forever for a new series to start, I found this one. Awesome write and great story line. Emma Galvin is a great reader for this story. I would follow her into any story.

Not just for teens! I loved it!

I can't wait for the next one! Totally worth the credit. Totally worth the time. Totally worth all the stuff I didn't do because I just could not stop listening!

I've been telling everyone to read it!

I just loved this book! It's excellent. Author balances the elements artfully - story, danger, romance, reality. It's very cleverly executed with some surprises.

The performance, especially our hero's accent, is swoon-worthy.

So glad I don't have to wait a year for the next one!

great book !! listened in 1 day !!! loved it !

Would you listen to Poison Princess again? Why?

yes i would! its differently one of those books that make you wanna listen again , to go back on the story and listen again and learn more about all the characters

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

hmm hard to say there where many for me but i love to romance between Evie and jack :D

Have you listened to any of Emma Galvin and Keith Nobbs ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no don't think i have but there both great !

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

it made me laught and pulled at my heart strings and loved the secpence

Any additional comments?

great listen !! much have in your library , just suck most of all that we have to wait till October for book 2 :'(

Feels like ypu a re right there!

I l ove that Kresley Cole can make you feek like you awre right there with the characters. The way she describes everything, I can picture it exactly in my mind! The story l ine keeps you wanting more as well! I love this series!

One of the Best Books that I've Heard in a While!

Where does Poison Princess rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's hard to say because I've listened to so many and I have a bunch of favorites, but right now this and book 2 are at the top of my list.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything, the story was unique and captivating, I listened to book 1 in a day and then immediately downloaded book 2 and listened to that in a day, both nights I barely slept, couldn't stop listening and now I'm heartbroken that book 3 won't be released until January 2015!

Have you listened to any of Emma Galvin and Keith Nobbs ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I can't remember if I have or not... I liked Emma Galvin but have liked other narrators more.

Any additional comments?

I held off buying this book for a long time, I have really enjoyed Kresely Cole's other books and Kresely is one of my favorite authors, the YA label made me hesitate for years, literally, and I have immediately purchased all of Kresely Cole's audiobooks as soon as they are released, except for this one. I shouldn't have hesitated! Actually the 2 books in the series so far are my all time Kresely favorites, which is saying a lot. Don't let the YA fool you, it's an amazing adventure and I don't read YA books anymore but I used to and these 2 were possibly the raciest YA books I've come accros!