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The Gates of Sleep: Elemental Masters | [Mercedes Lackey]
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The Gates of Sleep: Elemental Masters

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  • by Mercedes Lackey
  • Narrated by Kayla Fell
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  • LENGTH
    14 hrs and 31 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    10-20-09
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Publisher's Summary

In the tradition of her acclaimed fairy-tale-inspired novel, The Serpent's Shadow, best-selling author Mercedes Lackey re-imagines Sleeping Beauty-as a dark and enchanting Edwardian fantasy. Marina is the cherished daughter of the wealthy Roeswood family, practioners of Elemental Magic. But evil portents have warned her parents that Marina will be killed before her 18th birthday-by the hand of her own aunt.

©2003 Mercedes Lackey; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

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    Kaylon Cust, New Zealand 11-11-12
    Kaylon Cust, New Zealand 11-11-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Fantastic and compelling!"
    What did you love best about The Gates of Sleep?

    The narrator was amazing, really made all the characters come to life. The voice for Madame was perfect! Exactly how I imagined it would be when I read the book. And Marina is a great character, very realistic with her love of the fine clothing and dreams of "society".


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love a good Fairy Tale parody! Sleeping Beauty didn't let me down.


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

    Absolutely! As it was, I drove slower than usual since I only let myself listen to it in the car .


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Jeph2005 05-12-12
    Jeph2005 05-12-12 Member Since 2002
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    "So boring I couldn't finish it"

    Most of the Elemental Masters series read like Young Adult fantasies. Sweet, not complicated bits of fantasy fluff that can be enjoyable if listened to with the right perspective. This one was just bad, bad, bad. Seriously the most boring thing I have tried to listen to. Obvious plot, ridiculously stupid characters, and uninspired narration. Yuck. Save your credits or money.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    Shelby Terrace, British Columbia, Canada 05-17-10
    Shelby Terrace, British Columbia, Canada 05-17-10 Member Since 2008
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    "mediocre"

    This is the only title in the series I really didn't enjoy. The others kept me interested. Yes, they are all a bit formulaic, but they are fun and lighthearted reads. I can't pinpoint why this one seemed to be lacking, but it just didn't keep my interest, which is rare for me because I love to get lost in these stories.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Amy SLIDELL, LA, United States 02-06-13
    Amy SLIDELL, LA, United States 02-06-13 Member Since 2005
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    "Enjoyable Read/Listen"
    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    It was easy to listen to while driving or doing other things. A break in the listening did not dampen the books story.


    Any additional comments?

    Enjoyable.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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