Rise of the Sea Witch

Unfortunate Soul Chronicles, Volume 1

De: Stacey Rourke

Narrado por: Tiffany Marz

Details of the sea witch’s banishment have been exaggerated. The body count that preempted it was not. Once an illustrious princess, her hands and tentacles were stained with the blood of thousands. No one could comprehend how the hooks of madness dragged her down from her life of privilege.

Born Princess Vanessa of Atlantica, the ambitious young royal was one of two children born to the great King Poseidon. She and her brother, Triton, were groomed from birth to rule. Yet only one would ascend that coveted throne. While carefree Triton flits through his training with a cavalier demeanor and beguiling charm, Vanessa’s hunger for her father’s acceptance drives her to push herself to the limits of magic and to combat to become a leader worthy of her people.

When war against the humans ravages their once regal kingdom, political sides are chosen. Factions from the seven seas challenge the existing leadership, pitting Vanessa against her brother in a vicious battle for the crown. Traitors are exposed, dark family secrets revealed, and a once strong sibling bond is strained to its breaking point.

Only when the ink black waters from the ultimate betrayal rescind will the truth be known of how the villainous sea witch rose with one name on her vengeful lips - Triton.

©2017 Stacey Rourke (P)2018 Stacey Rourke

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I really liked this deeper look into a classic character.

Vanessa got the raw end of the deal her whole life...always living in her younger brother's shadow, never good enough no matter how she tried.

She's different, she's powerful, and the past is full of secrets she never guessed at.

Dark and a bit heartbreaking. Really puts a different spin on things and makes so much sense.

The narrator took a bit of getting used to but, I think she did a really good job bringing the story to life and, I enjoyed the sound effects!

Why haven't you listened to this yet??

One of the best stories based on such a classic sea witch. Tiffany Marz does it again with an extraordinary narration that left me breathless. I wanted more once we were finished listening to it. Huge kuddos to Stacey Rourke for keeping me entertained with her writing. Loved every single second of it!

Story okay but narration annoying

It's an okay story but I found it difficult to listen because it's all in that rich-girl-catty effect which doesn't do anything for feeling connected to the character Vanessa.

Fantastic narration and sound effects.

The Story
We all know the story of Ariel in The Little Mermaid. I had preconceived notions about Vanessa going in. But as her story unfolded, I couldn't help but trumpet her cause. In a way only Rourke can she weaves and turns the tide so that the villain is the one you find yourself championing behind. I will never look at The Little Mermaid the same way.

The Narration
I was blown away by Tiffany Marz's performance. I say performance because she didn't simply read the story and add creative accents. Marz made this an Oscar-worthy performance! She brought the entire cast and story to life and enhanced it with her beautiful narration and sound effects. Bravo Tiffany Marz.

MIND-ALTERING!!!

OMG!! I have always struggled with Audiobooks, but wanted to give them one more try as I now travel a lot and listening to a book would be so much better than listening to the same songs over and over. This was the best book!!! It really put a spin on the story!! I absolutely loved it!!! I'm so happy that I got to lose myself in Vanessa's story!! Stacey did a FANTASTIC job!! Can't wait to listen to more of her work!!!