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*The spectacular sequel to Audie Award Audiobook of the Year Children of Blood and Bone*
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"Bahni Turpin exquisitely narrates the second book in this fantasy series, Legacy of Orïsha. Her steady pace and West African accent draw us into the story of Zélie, a Maji warrior, and Princess Amari—both of whom fight against a monarchy that threatens to destroy the people of Orïsha...A riveting audiobook!"—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too. Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.
With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: She must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times best-selling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first audiobook in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.
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Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and her father's life. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common - magic. She'll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous sorceress Ravenspire has ever seen.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I wish a had read the book.
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Fatemarked
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,755
They are the fatemarked. Misunderstood. Worshipped. Hated. Murdered at birth. Their time to step into the light has come. An ancient prophecy foretold their coming, the chosen few who will bring peace to a land embroiled in a century of mistrust and war. When kings start dying, that hope and belief swiftly turns to fear. Roan Loren is one of the fatemarked, but has hidden his mark of power his entire life, fearing the damage it might cause to those around him. A great evil is coming. He can't hide anymore.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Written to fit an ideology, not the story it tells
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By: David Estes
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Forbidden Forest
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 706
Born in shame. Cast from society. Shape-shifter/elf hybrid Forest must fight for any respect she can get. Targeted in her youth by a vampire noble who placed an illegal slave mark on her, she is forced to obey him no matter what. Slipping the grip of her master and abandoning the prejudice of Regia, her native world, Forest takes a job on Earth, guarding the portal, using her skills as a warrior to enforce Regia's laws. Now, called home for a black ops mission, Forest must put aside her own prejudice to transport the vampire prince, Syrus, through enemy territory in a time of war.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Eye roll-inducing YA fluff
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By: Tenaya Jayne
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The Last Namsara
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 397
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In the beginning there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness - and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death bringer. These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has grown up learning in hushed whispers, drawn to the forbidden figures of the past. But it isn't until she becomes the fiercest, most feared dragon slayer in the land that she takes on the role of the next Iskari.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book
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Snow Like Ashes
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,094
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter's magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since. Orphaned as an infant during Winter's defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians' general, Sir. Training to be a warrior - and desperately in love with her best friend and future king, Mather - she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narrator
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The Storm Siren Trilogy
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Storm Sire: As a slave in the war-weary kingdom of Faelen, seventeen-year-old Nym isn’t merely devoid of rights, her Elemental kind are only born male and always killed at birth—meaning, she shouldn’t even exist. Siren's Fury: Nym risked her life to save Faelen, her homeland, from a losing war, only to discover that the shapeshifter Draewulf has stolen everything she holds dear. Siren's Song: Nym and Draewulf prepare to face off in a battle destined to destroy more lives than it saves.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The destination is not worth the journey
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By: Mary Weber
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Altar of Influence: The Orsarian War
- A Prelude to the Dying Lands Chronicle
- By: Jacob Cooper
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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Sacrifice. The single act capable of bringing both death and life simultaneously. Thannuel Kerr is handsome, young, and brash, fumbling through childhood toward his inevitable inheritance: the next Lord of the Western Province. He struggles to accept his arranged marriage and to grow into the man he must become. The journey toward that end, however, is fraught with more peril than he could possibly imagine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Compelling Read!
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Defy
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 542
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Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alexa uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alexa can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory. The longer Alexa is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Could have been a great story
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By: Sara B. Larson
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Set Fire to the Gods
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Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has stripped her country of its resources. Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family's taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn't have the earth god's powers like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else - something that hasn’t been seen in centuries.
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two thumbs up
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In the Land of Hershel
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Five knights tell stories of ancient lands, madness, and terrifying monsters...but no one can top Knight Elric's tale of the Land of Hershel, a monstrous swamp filled with horrifying creatures and an ever-present threat. If you stop moving, you drown. "In the Land of Hershel" is a short story set in the thrilling world of SunRider.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but
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Chase the Dark
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 992
Piper Griffiths wants one thing in life: To become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are precisely three obstacles in her way. The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to get Piper into bed and otherwise annoy the crap out of her.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The narrator needs help!
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By: Annette Marie
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The Spirit Thief
- The Legend of Eli Monpress, Book 1
- By: Rachel Aaron
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,050
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,837
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,834
He's not just any thief. He’s the greatest thief of the age - and he’s also a wizard. And with the help of his partners - a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world but no magical ability of his own, and a demonseed who can step through shadows and punch through walls - he’s going to put his plan into effect. The first step is to increase the size of the bounty on his head, so he’ll need to steal some big things. But he’ll start with somethingsmall. Something like a king....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining light fantasy
- By Kindle Customer on 02-16-12
By: Rachel Aaron
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Web of Eyes
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- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,127
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When a piece of the crown prince's soul is stolen by a traitorous warlock, disgraced knight Torsten Unger makes it his sworn duty to get it back and save the last hope for the kingdom. But he can't do it alone. Self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Thief" Whitney Fierstown sits in the castle dungeon, destined for the gallows until Torsten offers this choice: rot and die in a dank cell or join him on a dangerous expedition to put his skills to good use and earn his freedom.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Fantasy Version of 48 Hours
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By: Rhett C. Bruno, and others
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The Forbidden Wish
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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When Aladdin discovers Zahra's jinni lamp, Zahra is thrust back into a world she hasn't seen in hundreds of years, a world where magic is forbidden and Zahra's very existence is illegal. She must disguise herself to stay alive, using ancient shape-shifting magic, until her new master has selected his three wishes. But when the King of the Jinn offers Zahra a chance to be free of her lamp forever, she seizes the opportunity, only to discover that she is falling in love with Aladdin.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Imaginative & Enjoyable Rewrite of Aladdin
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By: Jessica Khoury
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Defiance
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- By: C. J. Redwine
- Narrated by: Renée Chambliss
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 249
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 230
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Story4 out of 5 stars 230
While the other girls in the walled city-state of Baalboden learn to sew and dance, Rachel Adams learns to track and hunt. While they bend like reeds to the will of their male protectors, she uses hers for sparring practice.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Rolling my eyes!!!!
- By Tiger on 06-02-16
By: C. J. Redwine
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Lichgates
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Story4 out of 5 stars 105
When Kara Magari uncovers a secret door in the middle of the forest, she discovers (and trips through) a portal to a hidden world full of terrifying things: Ourea. She just wants to go home, but the natives have other plans for her. She clashes with immortal shapeshifters, is carried off by a dragon, nearly dies on several occasions, and somehow becomes the master of an ancient book of magic called the Grimoire. Every time she thinks she's safe, her new "friends" show their true colors.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A twisting tale
- By James on 11-19-15
By: S.M. Boyce
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Of Beast and Beauty
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 765
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 724
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 722
Everyone dreams of marrying a prince - except for me. I am nothing more than a pawn in my adoptive mother's diabolical plot against the seven kingdoms. I was the chosen tool, her sharpened blade that would cut the deepest into the heart of the kingdom of Baist. But like all deadly weapons, my wedding is two-edged sword that could cost me my soul. For I am Rosalie, one of the adopted daughters of Lady Eville, and it is my duty to enter into a loveless and hate-filled marriage with the narcissistic Crown Prince of Baist.
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4 out of 5 stars
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OF BEAST AND BEAUTY
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Eon
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Twelve-year-old Eon has been training for years. His intensive study of Dragon Magic, based on Oriental astrology, involves two kinds of skills: sword-work and magical aptitude. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye - an apprentice to one of the 12 energy dragons of good fortune.
But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a 16-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a 12-year-old boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I was hooked
- By The Mankers on 04-22-12
By: Alison Goodman
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good story
- By Rebecca lundy on 08-26-22
By: Ayana Gray
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Wings of Ebony
- By: J. Elle
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 449
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 406
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“Make a way out of no way” is just the way of life for Rue. But when her mother is shot dead on her doorstep, life for her and her younger sister changes forever. Rue’s taken from her neighborhood by the father she never knew, forced to leave her little sister behind, and whisked away to Ghizon - a hidden island of magic wielders.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finally
- By Brittney Threatt on 01-28-21
By: J. Elle
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A River of Royal Blood
- By: Amanda Joy
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 244
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Sixteen-year-old Eva is a princess, born with the magick of blood and marrow - a dark and terrible magick that hasn't been seen for generations in the vibrant but fractured country of Myre. Its last known practitioner was Queen Raina, who toppled the native khimaer royalty and massacred thousands, including her own sister, eight generations ago, thus beginning the Rival Heir tradition.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Mo on 04-10-20
By: Amanda Joy
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Kabu Kabu
- By: Nnedi Okorafor, Whoopi Goldberg - foreword
- Narrated by: Yetide Badaki
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 75
Kabu kabu - unregistered, illegal Nigerian taxis - generally get you where you need to go. Nnedi Okorafor's Kabu Kabu, however, takes the listener to exciting, fantastic, magical, occasionally dangerous, and always imaginative locations you didn't know you needed. This debut short-story collection by an award-winning author includes notable previously published material, a new novella cowritten with New York Times best-selling author Alan Dean Foster, six additional original stories, and a brief foreword by Whoopi Goldberg.
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5 out of 5 stars
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FANTASTIC!
- By Rita on 11-14-19
By: Nnedi Okorafor, and others
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Shadow Speaker
- The Desert Magician's Duology, Book 1
- By: Nnedi Okorafor
- Narrated by: Délé Ogundiran
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Niger, West Africa, 2074. When fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father's beheading, her world shatters. In a time of mind-blowing technology and seductive mysticism, Ejii embarks on a journey to track down her father's killer. With a newfound friend by her side, Ejii comes face to face with an earth turned inside out—and with her own mystical ability. And then she discovers that her travels across the sands of the Sahara have a deeper purpose.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not this one
- By Danyelle on 03-14-24
By: Nnedi Okorafor
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Legendborn
- By: Tracy Deonn
- Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
- Length: 18 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,612
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,246
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,235
After her mother dies in an accident, 16-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC - Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape - until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down. And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts - and fails - to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A well done debut
- By LexiLikesLiterature on 01-27-21
By: Tracy Deonn
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Where Sleeping Girls Lie
- By: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
- Narrated by: Natalie Simpson
- Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
In Where Sleeping Girls Lie—a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades—a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very engaging book.
- By Paula S on 04-05-24
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The Garden
- Into Shadow collection
- By: Tomi Champion-Adeyemi
- Narrated by: Keylor Leigh
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 176
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story2.5 out of 5 stars 158
Fifteen years ago, Lęina’s mother, Yuliana, went searching for a mythical place called the Garden and never returned. Determined to learn the truth about what happened, Lęina travels to Brazil to search for the hidden realm, with Yuliana’s journal and a local tour guide leading the way. But Lęina soon begins to wonder if she’s looking for answers—or if what she truly wants to find is herself.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not enjoyable
- By Shearyan60 on 12-06-22
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Blood Scion
- By: Deborah Falaye
- Narrated by: Liz Femi
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 76
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 76
Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods. Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her 15th birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.
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5 out of 5 stars
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30 year old white Catholic
- By Jacob b. on 06-30-23
By: Deborah Falaye
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Blood Like Magic
- By: Liselle Sambury
- Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
- Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 422
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 385
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 384
A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love - she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Message: Morality is a myth & Balance is essential
- By Timisha on 01-07-22
By: Liselle Sambury
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- Papa O
- 12-10-19
Yes I need more
I love this book wow can't wait til the next series.
what will happen next
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- spzahner
- 10-24-20
Phenomenal narrator
While I really loved the first book, I felt the second book fell a bit flat and was dragging at times. Still a good listen though and the cliffhanger insinuates that there will be at least a third book. The narrator is probably my favorite narrator so far, very genuine and powerful performance.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-06-20
Narrators voice was annoying
Narrators voice was awful. If was a hard listen due to her “forced” accent. Great read though
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- Elise
- 06-30-20
Great book, wonderful narration.
I see that others didn't like the melodramatic storyline of book 2, but I found it to follow the first book incredibly well and stayed true to the characters' natures and histories. Keep in mind that this is a book for young adults and the main characters are in their late teens/early 20s. There are certainly times when a character acts out of impulse or emotion and it's infuriating, but also understandable considering their age and the trauma they've all endured. I found their choices to be incredibly human and relatable-- nobody makes all of the right decisions all of the time. Overall, I found this to be a fantastic follow-up to Children of Blood and Bone and I can't wait for the 3rd book. Bahni Turpin's narration is incredible and she does such a wonderful job distinguishing between the different characters and their origins. A++++ all around.
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- J. Stickney
- 04-13-20
Hard to put down
I loved the first book in this series and this second book was equally as enthralling. There are times I wanted to strangle the characters and times I wanted to weep along with them. The narrative performance was amazing and skillfully crafted keeping you enraptured in every moment. I highly recommend this series to everyone that loves a good story.
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- Amy M. Franks
- 04-14-20
Riveting!
A page turner you will not want to put down! Its excitement, layered characters, and breathtaking imagery pull you in and keep you close. The reader's interpretation practically makes you feel every blow, every triumph, every heartbeat and every heartbreak. A must read!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Nardia Gooden
- 12-18-19
Z took too long to gain a backbone
I needed the Shero in Z to come out so bad. I wanted her the be the fierce young warrior we saw in the first book. Instead, her character spent half the book feeling sorry for herself and whined every chance she got. The storyline overall was amazing and action packed. Narrator Bonnie continues to do an excellent job. I really got a sense that it was truly separate characters telling their own version of the tale. When Z finally found her legs, she was amazing, just wished I didnt have to read 6 hours to get to it.
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- Sheila
- 01-11-20
A must read!
Excellent book. You will not be able to put it down. It is unpredictable, exciting and original. A must read. Can not wait to read/listen to the next book in the series!
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- loveiscake
- 04-28-20
Tomi Adeyemi never fails to delight.
Tomi Adeyemi never fails to delight and surprise me. Children of Virtue and Vengeance was amazing. I can not wait until the 3rd installment of the saga is released.
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- Slaluz
- 02-14-20
One word: devastating
No words.
The first book was a beautiful fantasy. This one was simply devastating and I am shaken that I have to wait for the next...
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