Green Rider

By: Kristen Britain

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Karigan G’ladheon, running away from school, is traveling through a deep forest when a galloping horse pounds up to her, its rider impaled by two black-shafted arrows. With his dying breath, he tells her he is a Green Rider, one of the magical messengers of the King. Before he dies, he makes Karigan swear to deliver the message he’s carrying, and gives her his green coat, with the symbolic brooch of his office.

Pursued by unknown assassins, following a path only her horse seems to know, Karigan becomes a legendary Green Rider—for when given to the right person, a Rider’s brooch awakens the magic inside.

©2008 Kristen Britain (P)2012 Penguin

Love the adventure

Finding this series was the happiest accident I have ever come across! I am loving them! Great adventure painted vividly and keeps me on my toes.

Fantastic SCI FI Fantasy series! Not too graphic

Would you listen to Green Rider again? Why?

Yes, I was so happy to find a new author (for me) that created the same type of world and feeling as The Lord of the Rings (albiet on a lighter level). A lite mix of magic, castles, horse riding and unexpected events. Yet most of all I enjoyed that the main character is a young lady, facing self doubts, fears and unexpected events, yet approaches each obstacle with undaunting honor, and a lack of harsh, crude language or love/lust scenes.

What other book might you compare Green Rider to and why?

The Kris Longknife Series. Another series of a young lady facing adversity although in space not on land.

What does Ellen Archer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love her different accents. It is always a pleasure and a shock to hear them.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

After being expelled from her boarding school when she stood up against the school's wealthy bullies, Carrigan finds her escape from her father's wrath a bit more difficult than expected and her life taking a completely unexpected and surprising ride.

Any additional comments?

A great series for people who like clean wholesome books with positive outcomes

a great journey

I really enjoyed the story and the narrator. It's great to follow in the adventures of a well-written, gritty and smart, female character.

Awesome.

This book is exciting, suspenseful and riveting. I recommended to anyone who enjoys mystery, and suspense. Strong female heroine.

I tried...

I really tried to get through this book because the narrator is fantastic, but the main character annoyed me to no end. I think it's just the main characters lack of care for ANYONE with the exception of herself and her father. She acts like an entitled spoiled brat. Yes, she does the right thing in following through with her commitment, but her character is either flat, selfish and childish. I like most of the other characters, but her attitude towards people who help her isn't friendly or kind, even with her own king. Instead of being appreciative towards the characters who have kindly been so generous, she doesn't seem to express her appreciation. I get being suspicious towards people she's never met, but I also feel that she's not suspicious enough around people she should be. She doesn't seem to care that the kingdom is near collapse, she just wants to "go home", even if her home will be destroyed of she doesn't actually communicate things that are obviously important. I don't know, but I was really hoping for an evolution of the mc after all the experiences she's had. She just keeps acting like a ten year old child and pops off to anyone and everyone, especially those that are interested in being her friend. It just feels flat. I pushed through and listened to about 9 hours of the book and after hearing of her indifference and lack of interest over and over, I can't finish it. I don't feel a connection with them character, nor am I interested in her getting what she wants.

My comfort series.

I first read this book 10yrs ago in high school. It has since become my comfort series. Any time I’m stressed or in a post-good-book-slump I read this series, And every time I am swept away in a marvelous adventure.

Great Adventure From Begining to End

Any additional comments?

This story was a great adventure. The narrator was excellent and made all the voices unique and very easy to follow along with. Strong female protagonist, a lot of action, a good mix of magic, great cast of characters. If you liked The Hunger Games, Green, and The Percy Jackson Series then you will definitely enjoy this series. Suitable for mid teens and older for violence and suggestive content.

Infectious

So beautifully written. Until you get to the sixth book, you will be absolutely hooked. The story is so visual, you will feel you are there.

Great listen for a long drive

Listened while driving from Mass to Michigan and the story kept me engaged the whole way through. There are a lot of fun twists, turns, and solid adventure throughout. My only complaint is the standard of course the female hero is sexually assaulted but it doesnt take from the story and is resolved better than most. It is also obvious to see coming so you know when to skip forward if that is your thing.

Love it!

Great coming of age story, and definatelly a set-up for something great. A journey worth listening to a hundred times over, my friends.