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

Amazing story!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Poison Princess to be better than the print version?

I loved this audio book, I think I would love the printed version just as much!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack, because he is dark and brooding and you never know what he is really feeling or thinking.

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

I have not! But I am going to be looking them up, to see what else they've done.

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

This book was one of the best books I've listened to in a very long time! I did give a sigh of frustration when it it ended, because of the wait for the next book. I want to know what happens next. It gave me butterflies in my stomach through out the whole story. I loved the relationship with the characters. Just amazing!

Poison Princess? Yes please!

I loved this book! It's one of those rare gems that make you want to stay up all night reading. There is some language, so I wouldn't recommend it for younger than seventeen years old. Other then that, it's amazing!

Entertaining, even for adults!

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I was going to. I'm generally not a huge fan of apocalyptic scenarios, and it definitely felt like a young adult book, but it really kept me engaged. I enjoyed the theme of the Tarot, the spunk of the heroine, the twisty storyline and the focus on Cajun culture via the hero. This was also a particularly good book to listen to on audio -- I have no idea how accurate narrator Emma Galvin's Cajun accent is, but it was certainly sexy and added a lot to Jackson's character. The book ended on a pretty hefty cliffhanger, so I'll probably check out the next book in the series when it comes out.

Exciting and hot!

Any additional comments?

Ok, when I first got this book on a recommendation, I was worried it would be cheesy so it took me a while to actually listen to it. Once I did start it, I couldn't stop! I was so captivated after "the flash" that I would listen for hours at a time, just waiting to see what would happen next. The tension and heat between Jack and Evie was hot! Wow! Nicely done. Narration was great too!

Loved it!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Ok this started out a little slow and I wasn't sure I was going to like it. It's also confusing in the beginning. I knew nothing about arcana chronicles so I didn't understand any of her visions or voices and I was kind of over it, but then the story just took off. You get wrapped up in the story of Jack and Evie and all of the obstacles they must overcome just to survive. For part of the story, I was like Jack is an idiot, forget him, then part of the story I loved him and wanted them to get married. It's a very emotional ride. Can't wait to read the next one.

I'm blown away

I was just looking for something to keep me at least slightly entertained during my drive to and from work and I stumbled on this gem. I almost overlooked it because the title was a little... meh. But I decided to check out the summery and it seemed interesting and it couldn't have been worse than the last book I took a gamble on so I used my credit. instantly hooked. The writing was fantastic, the characters are interesting, and the leads are really realistic. just a fantastic read and I adored the narrators. The female narrator in particular was so good. Get this, don't hesitate. it's so worth it.

I loved this book!

I can't wait to read the others and see how things progress! It's a great concept!

Listened to it in 2 days!

A well written and unique story . I enjoyed the female narrator much more than the male, but he only narrates a small portion of the book. Can't wait to check out the next in the series!

Great for all ages

This book and series is well written and superbly narrated. I love the creativity of the story and how I have come to feel so strongly for the characters and torn for the relationships. Descriptions and details keep the story alive in my mind. This isn't one of those books with dry spots, so plan to be enthralled by the adventure!

Really enjoyable

I loved it! It was imaginative and well written. Can't wait to read the next book. The narration was really good too. Good job!