A wizard, a drunkard, and a thief - three strangers who must learn to work together or Ischia is lost beneath a sea of lava. But Aaron, the thief, is hiding more than stolen jewels. Chandra, the wizard, is running from a political marriage. And Darvish, the prince Chandra is intended to marry and the man Aaron has hidden the most from, well, Darvish really needs a drink. Before they can hope to save Ischia, they must save themselves.
©1990 Tanya Huff (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
"Overall an enjoyable listen"
Tanya Huff is just really *good* at this, even in her earlier books it's possible to find enjoyable characters and an interesting and well thought out story.
Some elements are predictable and spelled out but overall just a fun listen and worth the credit (although it's only 11ish hours and not the 22 it was marked as, this seems like a weird bug audible, because I'm sure I've seen it happen before).
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"An old friend"
Was going to continuing listening to another book but ended up listening to an old favorite while to/from work. I just couldn't resist.
I love the balance between Aaron, Chandra and Darvish. They are perfect together in this quest to find themselves as well as save Darvish's country. It is still believable and nice to read how the relationship of the three strengthens through the trip and eventually heals all of them. Although this is my first time to "listen" to the book, I read this book numerous times since I first read this decades ago. It's still gold!
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Original review
OMG just found that this is out in audiobook at Audible.
One of my favorite Tanya Huff book! Should I or should I not? that is the problem. It could be a wonderful comfort listen if the narrator is good.... Hmmm FT/MM and has a nice strong female character... just like a good Yaoi manga.....
Ack! I am getting this. LOL resistance is futile
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"OK, hard to get into & comes in ENHANCED FORMAT"
I don't like enhanced format, it won't download to my Blackberry for 'on the road' listening. I didn't notice it before downloading but am unhappy about it now. Book is probably fine, but I have fallen asleep within the first 2 chapters 4 times...slow starter. I love Tanya Huff's work, usually, and I hope this one will warm up. BUT please notice the lack of choice in formating. It doesn't warn you even if you have a default preference, just downloads the enhanced and off you go.
"very dissappointed"
1. Was stated to be 22 hours, was only 11
2. listened for a short time, not impressed with main character being homosexual, if I had known I would not of purchased the book. Srry mean no offense but as a heterosexual female I am just not interested in reading how a man falls in love with a man. I just cannot relate to the characters.
3. Audible will not let me automatically return the book, so much for satisfaction guarantee
4. The narrator sounded like he was doing a good job. I would listen to him reading a book in my interest category