The Lightning-Struck Heart

De: TJ Klune

Narrado por: Michael Lesley

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident.

Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows.

When Sam's 14, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds.

At 15, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle - Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed.

Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the king sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have.

Or, so he thinks.

©2015 TJ Klune (P)2015 Dreamspinner Press

Beyond the stars...

I have always enjoyed TJ Klune's work but this story has got to be one of the best that I have listened to since I began listening to audiobooks. The author's wit and writing style had me experiencing every emotion that one could possibly consider. They dynamic between Sam, Garry, and Tiggy was just awesome and the love between Sam and Ryan could be felt (physically) through the words. Adding to the majesty of the words is the excellent narrative abilities of Michael Lesley. Each character was brought to life with the differing vocals assigned to each. What an amazing talent he is! Exceptional is not nearly a strong enough adjective to describe the awesomeness of this book!!!

I loved it

This was a very odd story for me but I totally enjoyed it from beginning to the end. I found myself laughing with all the different characters in the story, especially the unicorn with no horn and I totally agree not enough stars.

DragqueensAndDragons DefinitelyNot a Hobbit'sTale

Honestly it's a good book and definitely is worth a listening too. I laughed and loved it for everything it was. but here's the thing if you were thinking of a book that would you use old worldish language or something that would be like Lord of the Rings with a gay subplot this is not for you. this is a very flamboyant modern worded medieval magic base story. honestly it reads like a CrackFic and I love it for it. This is the kind of stuff that I wanted to read in high school and applied people for finally writing. A story that ends with a "happy ending".

THE BEST!!X

This is the most amazing, cleverly crafted story EVER I laughed...out loud...in public...more than once. The mixture of the classic tale with modern day speak was geniously narrated. Thank You.

Incredible listen!

I loved this book. I have never read something both honestly funny, and incredibly heartbreaking as this. I was completely wrapped up in the authors (TJ Klune) voice and tone of his writing. Also am obsessed with Michael Lesley, incredible and varied performance drenched with nuanced tone and virility.

I would add a tone of caution to more conservative readers. However it is well written. All the naughty bits included.

Obsessed.