Bound to the Abyss

By: James R. Vernon

Narrated by: William Turbett

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's Summary

Ven Khalida is a land of magic and gods. Settlements abound, both large and small, each with a life of their own and hidden secrets.

Except Rottwealth. A backwater village, surrounded by mountains and ignored by most, nothing of merit ever leaves the valley. Aside, of course, from the mystical plant which shares its name. A plant that can heal even the most dire wounds in a matter of moments, and flourishes within the swamp that takes up part of the valley.

Ean Sangrave, a disgruntled Healer's apprentice barely in his twenties, wants to escape and start a new life outside of the village that hates him. If the village ever discovered Ean's ability to summon creatures from the Abyss - like his closest friend, Zin the imp - judgment would be swift and punishment final.

When an unconquerable monster takes residence in the new mine, the mayor's oldest son, Bran Erikson, is given the task of traveling to the capital city Lurthalan to seek help. To the surprise of the entire village, he chooses Ean to accompany him. But with a connection to a taboo god and a power he barely understands, can Ean fit into the world outside of his secluded village, or will the stigma that has been placed on him since birth follow him the rest of his life.

©2014 James R. Vernon (P)2014 James R. Vernon

if it were a film it would rate PG13 possibly G.

A few more voices, and a bit more emotion, and the narrator will do well. He just needs experience. I get the impression that the book was written for a younger audience. a safe story that a publisher would buy to fill his printing quota.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Character is too stuck on his first love interest

The character never gets past his jealousy and it kinda ruined the book for me. The main character couldn't stop whining and wallowing in self pity which destroyed what over wise seemed like a good book. As long as you can get past what I couldn't the book is very interesting.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Don't fall down the pit

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I think younger listeners might enjoy this, but overall, its not worth the credits.

Any additional comments?

Avoid getting started with the series. The storyline has some interest, but the reading and remaining elements of the story are weak. Maybe with more practice the author can improve with time, but the first two books are worth side stepping for awhile.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Voice actor is not very good

It has an interesting premise but the narrator in my opinion ruins it he has about 3-4 different voices and they're all basically the same, sounding like they constantly have a runny nose

Disappointed

I skipped most of it because I got tired of feeling sad and pity for Ian. The village idiot in puppy love with a girl who loves someone else. It's pathetic for someone in their twenties so maybe the writer should've made Ian 15 or 16 years old. A lot of editing mistake and I didn't like the narrator. They never achieved their objective instead they made stupid mistakes and Ian gets into trouble without any thought.

easy read

so this is not the nost detailed story ever written. butt its easy to read, understand and in my case like. can't wait to read part 2

brilliant

It a brilliant and exciting book its keep you on your edge and brilliant story