Stormborn

The Seaborn Cycle, Book 3

By: Michael Livingston

Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

In this stunning conclusion to Michael Livingston’s Seaborn Cycle, the Fair Isles sail to battle, legends become real, and new magicks threaten to shatter the world.

Bela sails the skies with a reader and a metal man, searching for a path to peace.

Shae faces the truth of what it means to love and what she is willing to sacrifice for it.

Alira leads desperate refugees seeking a new home—and may at last find one for herself.

War rises. Blood sings. And the world of the Seaborn will never be the same.

Helm to the end.

©2023 Michael D. Livingston (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC.

Deep Characters and Incredible World-building

This entire series kept me glued till the end, I couldn't put it down. It was a truly pleasant surprise. I don't expect much from Audible originals, but every now and then there are true gems hidden. This is one of those. I was deeply invested in each of the characters. It's a fantasy trilogy, but it felt so very real and believable. For reference on taste preference, I normally read Sanderson and other epic fantasies.

WELL WORTH A LISTEN!

I started this trilogy with some trepidation but it was replaced rather quickly by the tremendous hook of a tightly woven, albeit intricately detailed plot that kept me listening long after I should have stopped for some much needed sleep!
The narrative was splendidly performed with just enough attention to differing character’s vocal characteristics that everyone could be easily recognized.
An exceedingly well written and performed work of unexpected science fiction and fantasy.
I hope to see more gold nuggets like this coming to the “free” side of Audible Books even though I subscribe to the Plus platform. Word of mouth does work! I have gotten three avid “readers” to subscribe just to break things up!

Terrific Trilogy

Very engaging characters and story. Really excellent narrator. I wish there were more books in the series.

Good

I thought this book was the best out of all of them in the series. It was definitely a good ending to this series. When I first started this series, I had a feeling that the three main characters of this series were going to come together at the end, which they definitely did in his book. It took them a while, but they actually did finally come together. The only thing that didn’t really make sense to me was the fact that the stormborn we’re going to have to move off of their island and over near the airborne because Bela accidentally released dragons into the world. I don’t feel that any moving off of one island to another, is going to help keep dragons away they’re going to find them no matter where they go. The King in this book finally got what he deserved because he was such a jerk. Of course, there were other people in his book that were jerks as well and they pretty much got what they deserved to. Unfortunately for Bela and the other two main women characters, they did not get the happy ending they wanted either. I guess that’s what happens in war. I did like the end of this book, it was good.

Great use of the English language. The words painted an amazing world

Amazing book with lots twist, interns ups and downs. Well worth the time. The author takes you on a journey to the New World. It makes you think about the life you live in the way we live it.

What a bitter Sweet Story

I wouldn’t say that it was a wonderful, happy ending, but I would say I am so glad that was peace (tho temporary) at the end

There they are...

I'm not crying. I was cutting onions. Truly a great close to a series. Would have loved the chance to see the after events but that's just me being greedy. Again, excellently done.

A lot better than i thought.

This story ( the trilogy as a whole) was better than i was expecting. Great world building and characterizations. The narrator was fairly good. Only a couple characters sounded too similar. But with a large cast that is to be expected. My only real complaint is that the narration voice came across as bland and monotone- especially book 2. Making it easier to not really listen and pay attention to what’s happening… but overall i highly suggestion the series.

good series of books

good series of books. aa bb cc dd ee ff gg hh ii jj kk

Amazing series

WOW! Absolutely amazing series! The weaving of the characters, major plots, and writing style were all beautiful! I'm not sure why there are so many comments about feeling unsatisfied with the ending... yes, some characters were left with many possible adventures to come, and the author can definitely turn this into the kind of sprawling universe found in Terry Pratchett, JRR Tolkien, RA Salvatore style books... but as a stand-alone series, I think this tied everything together nicely. I will definitely be on the lookout for more stories of Tu, Shay, Sil, Bella, Arrow, and/ or Caden!