Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword

De: Keira Gillett

Narrado por: Michele Carpenter

If Zaria Fierce had her say, being a princess would mean you'd never have to wait for news. In the eight months since Olaf tricked her, Zaria has felt a near constant mixture of restlessness, listlessness, and hopelessness. When the time comes to fix past mistakes, she is more than ready to climb aboard the ship sailing toward the giants. Summertime in Norway promises many more adventures but also many more perils - something sinister lurks beneath the surface, following her every move, haunting her, disturbing her dreams, and stealing her peace. Can Zaria figure out what it is and stop it before it's too late?

©2015 Keira Gillett (P)2015 Keira Gillett

Excellent sequel!

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed the starting book of the trilogy, and this one does not disappoint. It does suffer from the usual "incompleteness" syndrome that is hereditary in the middle episodes of a series, but it does a good job of raising the stakes for the last book.

I find the tone charming throughout, the banter between Zaria and her friends is rather humorous, and the new setting and creatures keep things rolling. Now I guess I have to wait a few months for the final installment.

Audio-wise, I really like Michele Carpenter's voice, she keep the characters unique, and enunciates clearly even with some of the harder voices she does. And she sings well!

Great second book!

This takes place a few months after book 1. Zaria and her friends have to find a certain sword in order to rescue Hart. Along the way they face a multitude of magical creatures and Zaria is plagued by something very sinister. What is following her in the shadows?

I really enjoyed book 1 but have to say that Keira Gillett has upped her game with this installment. This is darker, scarier and more action packed than the previous one and I ended up listening to it in a day!

Once again, the authors characters are extremely well written and developed. They all evolve and grow throughout the story and you can't help but root for Zaria! Poor Zaria, though. She has a sense that something evil is following her and it's even invading her dreams. She's also being very hard on herself and shouldering the blame for being tricked in book 1.

The plot was fast paced, entertaining and engaging.There is never a dull moment when it comes to the wonderful word that the author has created. Richly detailed and totally captivating, this series has the potential to be great. I'm realy looking forward to more adventures from Zaria and her friends.

Michele Carpenter did a great job again. She has a load of different tones and voices for all the characters and it's easy to distinguish who's talking.

another amazing adventure!

I liked it even more than the first book! The characters evolve with every new step in this adventure. I loved all the realms they visited and the new beings they encounter. The specter is an interesting twist in the story and keeps you wondering until the end. I really enjoyed this book!

Another entertaining part of the story.

The Story line continues... as Zaria ventures to recover the sword. She meets Dwarves and Dragons. It is a Fun and Adventuresome Story. Again, well narrated! This book was provided free of charge from the Author in exchange for a fair review. Yhank You!

Another Homerun!

What made the experience of listening to Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword the most enjoyable?

Michelle's characterization of the creatures brought the world to life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hector, he's always there when you need him and knows much more than he lets on.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the interaction with the giants.

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

Yes. Though I started listening on my speakers at home, I felt compelled to pop in my headphones and continue it when I had to leave, rather than wait to come back to it.

Any additional comments?

I reread Book 1 before delving into this book, it had been a while and I needed to reappraise myself of the characters and situations. I was glad I did. Being as these books are quick reads (4 Hours by Audio book, 3-6 hours text per reading speed) I would recommend rereading book one to reacquaint yourself with the many characters that reappear in this book: Human and otherwise.

This book expands the universe Keira Gillett has created beyond the city and forest of the first book; not only geographically but also in mythos. New creatures and cultures are introduced, even character introspection teases and builds suspense for the reader; there is no lull in action or motivation. It is clear that the age of the main characters plays into their roles. None of the kids are experts and they often make mistakes or regret their decisions; It is clear that, though potential exists, none of the characters is perfect. These highly relatable and realistic character traits are excellent for readers of the same age and nostalgic for adults. There is a twist ending that I didn't see coming and I hope will propel the plot into the next book.

Words and concepts are perfect for adolescent readers, ages 12 & up, similarly to the first book. That said, I fully enjoyed it as an adult reader.

I highly recommend this series and this author for adolescent and adult readers alike. I look forward to following Zaria and her friends on their adventures; I just hope I bring "the right shoes".