Iron Flame (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

The Empyrean, Book 2

De: Rebecca Yarros

Narrado por: full cast, Gabriel Michael, Torian Brackett, LaMont Ridgell, Taylor Coan, Jessica Lauren Ball, Chris Davenport, Henry W. Kramer, Danny Gavigan, Robb Moreira, Khaya Fraites, Amanda Forstrom

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College–Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits–and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College–and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Khaya Fraites, Gabriel Michael, Taylor Coan, LaMont Ridgell, Chris Davenport, Robb Moreira, Jessica Lauren Ball, Torian Brackett, Henry W. Kramer, Danny Gavigan, Amanda Forstrom, James J. Johnson, Laura C. Harris, Belsheber Rusape, Bradley Foster Smith, Renee Dorian, Nazia Chaudhry, Ken Jackson, Marni Penning, Yasmin Tuazon, Sarah Ruth Dawson, Christopher Graybill, Rob McFadyen, Jon Vertullo, Rayner Gabriel, Jean Rosolino, Michael Glenn, Nick J. Russo, Tia Shearer, Crystal Lee, Cody Roberts, Debi Tinsley, Scott McCormick, Shanta Parasuraman, Matthew Pauli, Emlyn McFarland, Eva Wilhelm, K’Lai Rivera, Megan Poppy, Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Anthony Palmini, James Lewis, Thomas Penny, Holly Adams, Patrick Boylan, Jeri Marshall, Earl Fisher, Megan Hastie, Mike Carnes, Colleen Delany, James Konicek, Eric Messner, David Cui Cui, Richard Rohan, Evan Casey, Peter Holdway, Karen Novack, Donald Guzzi, Terence Aselford, Christopher Williams, Drew Kopas, Nanette Savard and Michael John Casey.

©2023 Rebecca Yarros (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC

Why Vy For Something More?

This is going to contain middling spoilers. This review is written before part 2 came out and I have no clue what's going to happen in part 2 of this book. Violet is useless. She faints. She breaks. She faints some more. She breaks. She lies. She's mad at boy for lying but lies. She breaks. She faints. She breaks again. Faints. Realizes friendship is KEY and omg she needs her friends. Why? Cause she breaks. She faints. She breaks. She faints some more. She breaks. She wakes up! Oh strong protagonist boyfriend that she is sooooo mad at but wants to save her from... Something. Anything. I'm almost surprised she can find a way to hold a spoon without him. But that I'm not sure because she really only eats when he's around. She's not really a hero in this book. Her character is useless with so many mid tier power ups that when she finally does SOMETHING or ANYTHING without breaking or fainting you just have to root for her. People die in this part that you don't remember and it finishes with how it started. With her hurt. Over... I don't know... Something stupid she couldn't overcome herself.

Great, but they should have done their homework either by asking Rebecca Yarros or listening to original audiobook for guidance!

It was great, but the production crew and actors should have done their research by either listening to the original audio books being read or gotten with Rebecca herself to learn how to pronounce all the names. Liam’s dragon is Deigh, pronounce in the original audible, Day, which I can only imagine had Rebecca Yarros as part of the production or at least ask her herself how she pronounced the names she wrote. In the original audiobook it is pronounced like Day, and in the graphic audio they pronounce it Dee. And in this graphic audio they pronounce it Por-omeehul, when in the original audiobook it is pronounced Poro-meal. Also, Ridoc’s Graphic Audio voice actor didn’t listen to the original audiobook either because in the original audiobook the narrator NAILED Ridoc’s voice and mannerisms!! In original Aretia is pronounced Ah-Ray-Sha vs Graphic audio Ah-Ree-Sha. It just seemed like the graphic audio was done in haste to make it good, instead of really taking the time to do it amazing!! there are other discrepancies and pronunciation as well but if you’re a true fan, it drives you nuts!

Story excellent, delivery fell short this time around

Previously read the book and was so looking forward to the dramatised audio. Unfortunately was a bit let down compared to fourth wing performance. I felt like the delivery was lacking the right intonations and pace especially for Xaden compared to the delivery in book 1, it wasn’t giving the same calm arrogance and ruthless delivery consistently. For example the emotional speech between Xaden and Violet at the end of part 1 was spoken too fast and didn’t have the level of emotion expected to match how significant the words spoken were. I know you have it in you as it was so good in book 1 so really hope you find that magic again for future adaptions! On another note, did the voice actor for Bodhi change - this was another note able change vs book 1 that felt off. For new actors really enjoyed Varrish. Still really looking forward to part 2 and future books as FW sparked my love for these adaptations.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I wish I could invest in graphic audio so I could have them adapt all of the books I love. They bring the story to life in such a way that really feels like it’s a “movie in your mind”

loved it!

This book and format are amazing! Highly recommend it! I can't wait for the next one!