Skyborn

De: David Dalglish

Narrado por: Joe Knezevich

The first in an all new fantasy series from USA TODAY Bestseller, David Dalglish

Six islands float high above the Endless Ocean, where humanity's final remnants are locked in brutal civil war.

Their parents slain in battle, twins Kael and Brenna Skyborn are training to be Seraphim, elite soldiers of aerial combat who wield elements of ice, fire, stone and lightning.

When the invasion comes, they will take to the skies, and claim their vengeance.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A must-read for fans of Michael Sullivan and Brent Weeks."—Library Journal on Skyborn

"Once you pick up Skyborn you won't want to put it down...I expect this series to fly off the shelves."—Kelly McCullough

"A soaring tale that nails the high notes. Skyborn had me gazing heavenward, imagining what could be."—Jay Posey, author of Three, on Skyborn

"A high-flying, dynamic adventure [that] soars confidently and will appeal to teens and adult audiences alike."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Skyborn

"Dalglish...begins a fresh epic fantasy series with a richly imagined world...Dalglish's high-flying action sequences are crisp and exciting, and he sets the stage for book two with a solid ending that will have readers eager for the next installment."—Booklist on Skyborn

"[A]n intriguing premise ... has lovely and sometimes harrowing imagery."—RT Book Reviews on Skyborn

"Dalglish concocts a heady cocktail of energy, breakneck pace, and excitement that a reader could get drunk on."—Sam Sykes, author of Tome of the Undergates on A Dance of Cloaks

"Fast, furious, and fabulous."—Michael Sullivan, author of Theft of Swords on A Dance of Cloaks

"[A] winning combination of A Game of Thrones, sword-and-sorcery RPGS, and vivid description...Dalglish puts familiar pieces together with a freshness and pleasure that are contagious."—Publishers Weekly on A Dance of Cloaks

"Strong characterization as well as detailed action...a believable tale of a young man's coming-of-age and the difficult decisions he must make. His saga should appeal to fans of R.A. Salvatore and Richard Lee Byers."—Library Journal on A Dance of Cloaks

Original setting! Everything else?.... Not at all.

What did you like best about Skyborn? What did you like least?

I'll start by saying this book is a great book to listen to while doing something else. Some books require your complete attention to follow the story, but this does not due to its predictability. Both characters and general plot are very unoriginal and at NO point throughout my experience was I even the slightest bit surprised. Having said that, there's a beautiful world here which I hope the author explores and expands upon. I honestly think it's worth listening to for this quality alone.

The narrator unfortunately chooses very strange ways of reading lines, using inflections and pauses at blatantly inappropriate times. I felt like I was rereading the lines again in my head with the proper emphasis before I could invest myself in any particular scene.
This is not the sole fault of the narrator however. The author used several phrases VERY often, almost to the point of being unbearable.
"Half of [Character name here] wanted [Predictable goal here], while his(/her) other half wanted [Other predictable goal here]." Was used so frequently, and with almost exactly the same wording, that I found myself skipping those scenes when I had my phone in my hand.

The characters, while still being fairly unoriginal in their general personalities had a very endearing quality to them that I can't quite put my finger on. The romance scenes were cheesy and, as most scenes were, very predictable. The relationships, both platonic and otherwise, were fairly straightforward. All this was underlined by almost cookie cutter roles for certain characters, be it an “Underdog who eventually shows everyone their potential”, to the “Bitter enemy, reluctantly turned ally” and more that will be familiar to anyone who’s read… anything ever.

I feel slightly bad outlining the negative points I have, but anything I haven’t mentioned here was found quite enjoyable. Immersive qualities, mechanics, and details within the universe that’s presented are well done, pacing of the tale is spot on, and those little moments of humor really brought this to life.

In summary, I can only think to compare it to a rerun of Seinfeld when discussing this novel’s roles in entertainment.. You shouldn't watch it for it's groundbreaking characters, relationships, or plot, because they've all been done many many times before. It's simply good, but mindless literature that fits into a very well known archetype. If you’re a fan of the genre, you should feel right at home and pleasantly distracted.

Get lost in this amazing world

Would you listen to Skyborn again? Why?

Absolutely, I have listed to it three times now.

What other book might you compare Skyborn to and why?

There are elements of this series that remind me of Mistborn or the Rithmatist. Like Mistborn, you can't really appreciate all the depth of this book, until you read book two. It also has some themes that reminded me of the Star Wars Trilogy.

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

He stays out of the way and lets the story tell itself without distraction.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely

Any additional comments?

David Dalglish has always been great at action and creating heroic backstories. In this series, he shows off his world-building and mystery skills.

Dalglish does it again

Absolutely awesome. This book is just a build up and I am going to demand you go on to the next book. I love this author and I would read anything he releases, but don’t worry I have a few books that I won’t read again. This series though has to be my favorite of his works.

Excellent unique world and story

Upon first reading this novel, I had a hard time putting it down. For its unique world the author created and engaging characters, I had a hard time not reading it cover to cover. Now listening to the audio book, the narrator does a great job breathing life into the pages. Highly recommend for any fantasy/sci fi fans.

Amazingly written and narrated

I absolutely love Davids books and writing styles. This book has highlighted his improvements as an author. the story is fun and compelling. I highly recommend it and am already waiting for the next two!!