Dark Descendant

Nikki Glass, Book 1

De: Jenna Black

Narrado por: Sophie Eastlake

From the acclaimed author of the Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist books comes the gripping first novel in a new series about a private eye who discovers, to her surprise, that she's an immortal huntress.

©2011 Jenna Black (P)2011 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The Descendant is an exciting new series featuring gods and goddesses in a new way. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the unique tone and powerful characters, especially the protagonist, Nikki Glass." ( Romantic Times)

Loved it

I could not stop listening to this book. It kept my interest the entire time. I cannot wait for the next one.

Not Bad for the Genre

The pacing is good. The character development is good. The main character is like able. The world created is unique in it's own yet not so unfamiliar it is difficult to follow - interesting concept. The flow of the story is good. The tension is good. Overall this is nothing g new and pretty standard for this type of book and it does what it us supposed to so if this is what you are looking for it will deliver.

Modern novels based on old mythology

I'm really impressed with the series. I've read a lot of paranormal, and the ideas here are very unique. A long, long time ago, before the ancient gods left the earth, they each bestowed immortality on one of their descendants. There's only a limited number of immortal slots available, and the only way to become immortal is to be a descendant of a god and to kill an immortal.

The story focuses on a newly immortal P.I. She didn't know anything about the immortals before she accidentally became one. She's witty and has a great sense of humor, is bold and daring with a lot of style. She has to learn to use some new powers and abilities that don't come with an instruction manual, navigate the politics of the immortal factions, figure out who's a friend and who's an enemy, solve a new case involving immortals, move, and deal with an adopted mortal sister who really wants to know whats going on.

Add three complicated men to the mix and well...it's a hit. No spoilers, but I loved books 2 and 3 and can't wait for the next one to come out.

Super! Enjoyed it very much

This was a fun book to listen to ... I didn't want it to end. Now I want to hear the sequel!

Excellent Book!! Two thumbs up!!

This book very good!! There's a lot of action fight scenes and a little bit of romance. The story is very original and ALL the characters are interesting. The female lead is strong and has a funny since of humor. I didn't think I would like it, but I couldn't stop listening.

The narrator has a clear speaking voice. She does a great job with both the male and female characters. I thought I knew the answer to the mystery but was wrong, so it will definately keep your interest. All the characters have different powers and different strengths. I can't say enough! It's definately worth listening to. I can't wait for the 2nd book to come out. I'm adding Jenna Black to my favorite authors list. :)

I am so glad there are more boooks

What made the experience of listening to Dark Descendant the most enjoyable?

The depth of the characters and the creation of a new world is great. I think Jenna Black does a great job putting a creative twist on your typical mystical world. You really can connect with Nikki Glass and the other characters. This first book definitely left me wanting more and I am extremely excited to read the others!

What about Sophie Eastlake’s performance did you like?

She was very emotional in her reading. The emotions the characters should be feeling at the time really came out in her voice.

Great read!

What did you love best about Dark Descendant?

The story line was original. I love me some vampire/werewolf stories but they can get a bit repetitive. This was a great break from that.

What about Sophie Eastlake’s performance did you like?

Everything! I started reading this series because she was the narrator. She's amazing.

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

Yep! Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't wait to find out more about the main character and her background.

Solid story.

Would you listen to Dark Descendant again? Why?

Maybe.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the unexpected things that occurred and how the story unfolded.

What three words best describe Sophie Eastlake’s voice?

Natural. Normal.

OK story, excellent reader.

So, the story is a little lame - our heroine is a little ditsy and can't seem to make very good decisions. But overall, it was a fun listen. What saved the story was really the narrator.

She actually kept my interest in the story - Please hire more readers like her!!! She read like she had actually read the book before, was clear and could be heard clearly when driving a car. She's super easy to listen to and draws you into the book really well.

Very Light Fare

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The heroine in this escapade is not quite up to snuff and has so many hangups I begin to wonder how she manages at all. Her character is schizophrenic!

The story was fair and of course, Sophie Eastlake did her best to bring this character alive. This is light (emphasis on light) fare at best..

Would you be willing to try another book from Jenna Black? Why or why not?

no.

What about Sophie Eastlake’s performance did you like?

She is great and I picked this book because of her.

Was Dark Descendant worth the listening time?

If you want some background noise.