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God Save the Queen
- Book One of the Immortal Empire
- Narrated by: Courtney Patterson
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The year is 2012 - and Queen Victoria still rules with an immortal fist. She's the undead matriarch of a Britain where the aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground and mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. A world where technology lives side by side with magic, where being nobility means being infected with the Plague (side-effects include un-death) and hysteria is the popular affliction of the day. Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal Guard, and it's her duty to protect the aristocracy. But things get complicated when her sister goes missing. Xandra will not only realise she's the prize in a dangerous power struggle - but she'll also uncover a conspiracy that threatens to topple the empire itself.
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-11-21
Wow
If you still haven't read this, you should pick it up right now.
It's werewolves, vampires, goblins, Aristocrats and it's set in London.
So Yes - it's different.
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- Vilda
- 03-10-13
Throughly enjoyed this one
Would you listen to God Save the Queen again? Why?
Oh, I am more than sure that I will. The universe created is a nice twist to all the vampire and paranormal stories lurking about as of late. I was superbly pleasently surprised. I expected less and ended up finding a little gem.
I'm about to run off to buy the second book available on Audible right now. That's just how much I liked it.
What did you like best about this story?
The characters are well developed and I appreciated the inner struggles and how things unfolded.
The whole concept I, again, really love.
And, may I point out, this is not romance disguised as a fantasy/paranormal novel. Sure, it does have its dossage of romance, but it weaves itself nicely into the story and is in no way the center around which it spins. Romance novel haters must not be worried, this one won't turn into a harlequin/bodice ripper tale.
Which scene was your favorite?
Oh, I won't spoil any of you. Listen to it. It's worth the credit.
I do want to point out that I loved the little curse words created by the author as to adjust the ususal lingo to that of her created word. It was a nice touch.
Any additional comments?
There was a comment by the author at the end about using Emilie Autumn's disc Opheliac as part of the inspiration for this books and that it would have served nicely as a soundtrack for the story. Being a EA fan, I could not agree more. For more than one moment I could imagine, without having heard this afterword of the author, the songs of hers as a sort of backdrop to soundtrack.
It thought it a nice coincidence that the author actually inspired herself somewhat in the music that I connected with the book.
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- Beverley
- 12-28-14
Entertaining story, shame about the narrator
What did you like best about this story?
I enjoyed the story itself, it was entertaining with some new twists for the genre.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator's decidedly iffy 'English' accent started out being slightly annoying. My initial feeling was that it was a book set in London and populated by British characters so why on Earth couldn't they find a British woman to narrate it???!!! This soon turned into it being a case of gritting my teeth before turning the mp3 player on to hear the next instalment.
At one point, I was playing 'spot the worst pronounced word' and 'tomb' pronounced 'choom' has to be it (and possibly the worst-ever example of over-compensating for being American whilst attempting a British accent).
Unfortunately, the werewolf boyfriend is Scottish, so she attempted to impersonate Sean Connery for him... sometimes. Other British regional accents, thankfully, she mainly didn't even attempt.
I think I could've overlooked her multiple misreadings and ignoring punctuation if I wasn't already so on-edge about her accents...
If they wanted an American to read the book, why didn't they let her read it in her own accent? That would have been slightly weird, but far preferable.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
Probably.
Any additional comments?
Please, please, American publishers of audio books, let a British person decide whether a fellow American is GOOD at British accents!!!!
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- Sharon
- 03-27-13
Refreshing...
A dark urban fantasy with a modern day steam punk twist. I absolutely enjoyed the genetic science, political machinations, and strong characters.. it's difficult to put a different spin on weres and vampires but K.L does this without effort.... I have a new favourite author and for me personally cannot recommend it highly enough.. let me add that Courtney Patterson the narrator paces and interprets the book superbly..
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- Eva
- 02-16-18
ok book, terror when audio
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Probably not. I think I am a bit tired of female leads being portrait as unreasonable and unable to control their moods. I mean seriously, if people were this completely out of control- they should be locked up not trained to fight.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Ehrm.... not sure it could be done. If you are nasty to everybody- it is not a good thing, you should be ashamed not celebrate it, thinking it cool..
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The accent! I am not even British (just live here) and I was screaming in pain! I am sure Ms. Patterson is talented narrator, but not in Brit English. It is painful. The way she over pronounce words like 'water', mispronounces words like 'matter' all together (as in nobody pronounces it like that! EVER!)- OUCH! Let's not start on the Scots- it was cry worthy....
I do not know how much was my annoyance with the book influenced by the narration.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
Nope, wouldn't work the way it is. Maybe a manga anime might, but all those colours of hair would just look ridiculous in regular movie.
Any additional comments?
Obviously skipping next in series....
Still giving a generous 3 stars as I can appreciate the effort put into 11 and half hour long book which so many people enjoyed and I actually finished- however painful.
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- Roobarb
- 10-31-17
Magnificent
I've seen this book around for years, it's always been recommended and has been sat on my "that looks interesting" list, I even downloaded the sample. If you're like me and it's been on your periphery just take the plunge, you'll be glad you did. If this is your first glimpse, read it, don't wait. It's 100% worth it.
I started it yesterday and haven't been able to put it down. It's gripping, surprising and thoroughly satisfying. There are vampires and weres, intrigue and romance, royalty and dastardly plots. A magnificent mix.
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- Rosanna
- 06-29-16
Love!
Brilliantly written and read. Highly recommend to any one who likes steampunk, vampires. werewolves and kick ass ladies!
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- Linda Cooper
- 12-31-15
Wonderfully Refreshing English Urban Fantasy
Would you listen to God Save the Queen again? Why?
The narrator truly did a remarkable job of brining all the stories to life. You could clearly distinguish the different characters.
What other book might you compare God Save the Queen to, and why?
There is nothing that comes to my attention that it is similar too, but for fans of Keri Arthur, Charlaine Harris, Tim O'Rourke etc I would highly recommend this,
What about Courtney Patterson’s performance did you like?
The narrator is brilliant. What more can I say!
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- Teresa Cooper
- 09-10-15
What the plague did.
This was an enjoyable book well written and with a good pace that allowed the reader to take the " facts " on board. Courtney Patterson narrated the book well with no overlong pauses. But the accents she used were strange, especially the alpha werewolf 's and the, at times, strange British accent. I will definitely re read this book again. Would I recommended it, yes I would.
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