-
Night of Cake & Puppets
- Booktrack Edition
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam, Kevin T. Collins
- Series: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-04-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $6.83
People who bought this also bought...
-
Vicious
- By: V. E. Schwab
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 766
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 709
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 704
Victor and Eli started out as college roommates - brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Wow
- By Jenny Mintz on 01-05-16
-
Muse of Nightmares
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Story0 out of 5 stars 0
In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice - save the woman he loves, or everyone else? - while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.
-
Faeries of Dreamdark
- Blackbringer
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 253
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 200
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 195
The faerie Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, flies over the ocean with her small flock of crows. Ill-advised sailors all too often open bottles floating near their ships, and Magpie has vowed to recapture the devils released upon the world from their sea-borne containers. But there is one bottle in which a great menace was trapped by the ancient Djinn King, and when this bottle is opened, the evil of the Blackbringer threatens to engulf the world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Splendid!
- By April Ely on 09-29-09
-
Lips Touch: Three Times
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 99
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 88
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 87
A girl who’s always been in the shadows finds herself pursued by the unbelievably attractive new boy at school, who may or may not be the death of her. Another girl grows up mute because of a curse placed on her by a vindictive spirit, and later must decide whether to utter her first words to the boy she loves and risk killing everyone who hears her if the curse is real.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Darkly gorgeous
- By Brandilyn on 04-19-15
-
Shadow and Bone
- By: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,457
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,183
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3,187
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Run of The Mill Debut
- By Joe Chad on 09-07-17
-
City of Ghosts
- By: Victoria Schwab
- Narrated by: Reba Buhr
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead...and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost. So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger. When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And then Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift"....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Loved it
- By Leslie Goodson on 09-13-18
-
Vicious
- By: V. E. Schwab
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 766
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 709
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 704
Victor and Eli started out as college roommates - brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Wow
- By Jenny Mintz on 01-05-16
-
Muse of Nightmares
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Story0 out of 5 stars 0
In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice - save the woman he loves, or everyone else? - while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.
-
Faeries of Dreamdark
- Blackbringer
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 253
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 200
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 195
The faerie Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, flies over the ocean with her small flock of crows. Ill-advised sailors all too often open bottles floating near their ships, and Magpie has vowed to recapture the devils released upon the world from their sea-borne containers. But there is one bottle in which a great menace was trapped by the ancient Djinn King, and when this bottle is opened, the evil of the Blackbringer threatens to engulf the world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Splendid!
- By April Ely on 09-29-09
-
Lips Touch: Three Times
- By: Laini Taylor
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 99
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 88
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 87
A girl who’s always been in the shadows finds herself pursued by the unbelievably attractive new boy at school, who may or may not be the death of her. Another girl grows up mute because of a curse placed on her by a vindictive spirit, and later must decide whether to utter her first words to the boy she loves and risk killing everyone who hears her if the curse is real.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Darkly gorgeous
- By Brandilyn on 04-19-15
-
Shadow and Bone
- By: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,457
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,183
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3,187
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Run of The Mill Debut
- By Joe Chad on 09-07-17
-
City of Ghosts
- By: Victoria Schwab
- Narrated by: Reba Buhr
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead...and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost. So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger. When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And then Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift"....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Loved it
- By Leslie Goodson on 09-13-18
-
The Cruel Prince
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,938
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,773
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,770
Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. To win a place at the Court, she must defy him - and face the consequences.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
So good you’ll want to cyberstalk the author
- By Amy A. Bartol on 01-25-18
-
Natural Witch
- Magical Mayhem, Book 1
- By: K.F. Breene
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 498
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 456
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 457
Something has always been missing from my life. A hole that I could never seem to fill. When I accidentally turn a coven of witches into nightmares, I find out what that something is. Magic. And it turns out, I have a crap load of it. As a latent power awakens deep inside of me, I'm exposed to one of the most powerful and corrupt organizations in the magical world - the Mages' Guild. Barely knowing a spell from a few swear words and luck, I won't be able to evade them alone. And that's when I meet him.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Breene never fails to deliver!
- By Book Junkie on 02-16-18
-
Son of the Dawn
- Ghosts of the Shadow Market, Book 1
- By: Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan
- Narrated by: Reilly Dolman
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 304
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 287
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 286
The Lightwoods, the Shadowhunters who run the New York Institute, are expecting a new addition to their family: the orphaned son of their father’s friend, Jace Wayland. Alec and Isabelle aren’t too sure they want a new brother, and their parents are not assuaging their fears, too occupied with the dark news that Raphael Santiago, second-in-command of the New York vampire clan, has brought from the Shadow Market.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Cassandra Clare did it again!! I'm hooked...
- By Nikkidelam on 05-10-18
-
This Savage Song
- By: Victoria Schwab
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 573
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 528
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 529
Kate Harker and August Flynn are the heirs to a divided city - a city where the violence has begun to breed actual monsters. All Kate wants is to be as ruthless as her father, who lets the monsters roam free and makes the humans pay for his protection. All August wants is to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to play a bigger role in protecting the innocent - but he's one of the monsters. One who can steal a soul with a simple strain of music.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Another triumph
- By PapaFrer on 07-20-16
-
The Assassin's Blade
- The Throne of Glass Novellas
- By: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,843
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,615
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,624
Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin's Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes - and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Interesting Story, I'm game.
- By N. ROSS on 08-26-14
-
Dance of Thieves
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, James Patrick Cronin, Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 64
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 63
A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives - and their hearts.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Fantasy, Adventure and Romance!
- By KRLGA @Smada's Book Smack on 08-10-18
-
LIFEL1K3 (Lifelike)
- By: Jay Kristoff
- Narrated by: Erin Spencer
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 83
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 79
On an island junkyard beneath a sky that glows with radiation, a deadly secret lies buried in the scrap. Seventeen-year-old Eve isn't looking for trouble - she's too busy looking over her shoulder. The robot gladiator she spent months building has been reduced to a smoking wreck, she's on the local gangster's wanted list, and the only thing keeping her grandpa alive is the money she just lost to the bookies. Worst of all, she's discovered she can somehow destroy machines with the power of her mind, and a bunch of puritanical fanatics are building a coffin her size because of it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Intriguing, funny & unexpected
- By Michael on 05-31-18
-
Six of Crows
- By: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Brandon Rubin, Fred Berman, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,623
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,139
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,143
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price - and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
This book is everything!
- By Steele Reviews on 07-21-16
-
To Kill a Kingdom
- By: Alexandra Christo
- Narrated by: Jacob York, Stephanie Willis
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 688
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 647
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 645
Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of 17 princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most - a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian's heart to the Sea Queen and or remain a human forever.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A fun fantasy ride
- By R. Havens on 04-17-18
-
Daughter of the Siren Queen
- By: Tricia Levenseller
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 297
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 288
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 287
Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father's justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Amazing Adventure
- By Aubri on 04-06-18
-
Don’t Rush Me
- Nora Jacobs Series, Book 1
- By: Jackie May
- Narrated by: Hollie Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 156
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 147
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 147
Most humans have no idea that a dark and deadly underworld, filled with magic and monsters, exists. They wander through life blissfully ignorant of the supernatural world around them. Nora Jacobs is different. Nora knows exactly what kinds of hellish creatures haunt the streets of Detroit. Thanks to a unique set of psychic abilities, Nora has managed to steer clear of the underworld most of her life. But all that changes the night the most powerful vampire in the city discovers her gifts and decides to use her as a tool to find one of his missing clan members.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Pleasantly Surprised
- By Kourtney on 08-01-18
-
Scythe
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,825
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,450
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,447
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: Humanity has conquered all those things and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life - and they are commanded to do so in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe - a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Immortal until you're Gleaned
- By G. Grimsley on 06-27-17
Publisher's Summary
Night of Cake & Puppets: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!*
In this new standalone novella from New York Times best-selling author Laini Taylor comes the story of a romantic, funny, and fantastical first date. In Night of Cake & Puppets, Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy - the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Told in alternating perspectives, it's the perfect love story for fans of the series and new listeners alike.
Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her "rabid fairy", her "voodoo eyes" are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, or "Violin Boy", her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to meet him, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It's a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter's night before finally leading him to the treasure: herself!
Violin Boy's not going to know what hit him.
*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars43
-
4 Stars5
-
3 Stars3
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Performance
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars43
-
4 Stars5
-
3 Stars1
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Story
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars39
-
4 Stars9
-
3 Stars1
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- beth
- 10-27-16
I really enjoy the story with sound effects
The booktrack platform really adds to these stories. Hard to imagine not having that feature
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- George A. Bachtell
- 10-26-16
Zuzana and Mik's First Date
Where does Night of Cake & Puppets rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In the top 25 audiobooks that I've listened to. The musical accompaniment was a perfect mood setter/enhancer.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Night of Cake & Puppets?
I love how they met and all these things they did for each other to eventually end up in a boat, drinking tea and eating chocolate cake.
Which scene was your favorite?
When Zu was the one who put herself out there by placing a map in Mik's violin case, it was her way of asking him out/finding out if he liked her too.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I would have but almost three hours was a bit longer than I wanted to listen straight thru. I broke it down into two parts.
Any additional comments?
Loved the atmospheric charm combination of the authors' words and the wonderful audio track. The characters' voices and accents were great and the music was a perfect accompaniment.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Joseph LeMay
- 03-24-17
Magical
It took a small bit to get started but by the end, my heart ached as though I were the one being spoken of. Just wonderful.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Joe Schmo
- 10-27-16
I laughed! I cried! I loved it!
What did you love best about Night of Cake & Puppets?
it's romantic AND funny! hit me in the heart and the funny bone. The music really helped with the emotion.
Which character – as performed by Khristine Hvam and Kevin T. Collins – was your favorite?
Karou cracks me up!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
When the music would kick in, I really felt like I was in the story.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Riley
- 11-28-16
One of my favorite stories.
Would you consider the audio edition of Night of Cake & Puppets to be better than the print version?
This is one of my favorite stories and I love Lani. This version with the soundtrack and voice narration was better than reading the book myself the first time.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stinne
- 09-18-18
The story I didn't know I needed but obviously did
It was with a small pang of sorrow I came to the end of Dreams of Gods and Monsters and had to leave Prague and its inhabitants behind. Hearing Zuzanna again, was like finding sudden peacock tracks leading back into the mystery of Prague again. The story is exquisite in itself; in many ways a sweeter love story than that of Karou and Akiva for capturing that fluttering magic of first love. Everything about this production points to perfection: Zuzanna and Violin Boy are brought to life quite convincingly by the narrators, the music and subtle sound effects draws the reader right into Prague. I have never listened to an audiobook where dual narrators and sound effects have contributed so much to the experience, I am beyond impressed. Undoubtedly the best book I have listened to this year!