Bloody Spade

The Cardplay Duology, Book 1

De: Brittany M. Willows

Narrado por: Hunter McCoy

Duración: 13 h y 44 m

Resumen del Editor

Set in a world where magic has come roaring back from myth to reality, Bloody Spade is the first installment in an urban fantasy duology that follows a cat-eared thief touched by darkness and a spirited girl with the power to cleanse it. Together, they must navigate his wild magic, her hotheaded brother, a sinister plot, and the feelings they're developing for each other.

©2019 Brittany Margaret Willows (P)2023 Brittany Margaret Willows

Great story great narrating

Engaging storyline and the talented narrator made it even more engaging. The pace of the book draws you in. Experiencing it as an audiobook made me want to make time to listen to it every chance I got. I just really enjoyed it all and I'm looking forward to the next book!

An enthralling tale of power and acceptance

It is remarkably rare that an author writes a fantasy tale that contains both magic and technology that parallels our world. Most authors opt for one or the other, almost in fear that one will nullify the use of the other. However, Brittany Willows cleverly articulates a story in which both can coexist, opting to create a society where magic is relatively taboo, and the users must stifle their abilities in order to be accepted by the greater populace. Within this frame, agonists are quickly cast as good or bad based on their adherence to this ideal, and Willows writes a tale that constantly tests this premise, while innocuously describing a world that could quite be our own.
As for the narration, Hunter McCoy not only utilizes natural and distinct voices for the characters, but also paints the landscape through deliberate and flowing cadence. My experience with audiobooks has been limited to mostly non-fiction, where diction is the only integral portion, since details are quickly glossed over when listening to. However, McCoy uses a tempo that vividly paints the landscape for both the ethereal and tangible settings. While the nature of the magical skirmishes are erratic, great care is taken to ensure the clarity of action and the gravity of each situation.
Overall, I would recommend the novel to young adults looking for world-building stories of acceptance as a central theme. As the audiobook is easy enough to listen to, I would recommend it be listened to just about everywhere. A strong all-around novel and performance. I am eagerly awaiting future works from the both of them.