Struck

Phoebe Meadows, Book 1

De: Amanda Carlson

Narrado por: Emma Wilder

When Phoebe Meadows gets struck by a strange light in the stock room of Macy's, life as she knows it flies out the window. As if being hit by lightning isn't bad enough, she's accosted in the subway by a man with a missing hand, arrives home to find a raven on her kitchen counter, and her neighbor Ingrid shows up dressed like a gladiator, hell-bent on protecting her.

Before Ingrid can shuttle her off to safety, Phoebe is kidnapped and tossed into one of the Nine Worlds, where she's quickly forced to come to terms with what she is: a Valkyrie. The only problem is, she has no idea what that means.

After a narrow escape, she finds an unlikely ally in Loki's son, Fenrir. Together, the Valkyrie and the wolf must battle their way back to New York City and reach the Valkyrie stronghold where Ingrid is waiting for her. But with danger and obstacles at every turn, Phoebe might not live long enough to learn the full truth about who and what she really is.

©2016 Amanda Carlson (P)2016 Amanda Carlson

Mythology comes to life

Who was your favorite character and why?

Phoebe for sure, she goes through so much during the book and her growth into a strong and confident woman is wonderful to see.

Which character – as performed by Emma Wilder – was your favorite?

All of them! Emma does an excellent job of the narration, each character has a distinct voice and is easy to recognize, both male and female voices are well done.

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

Yes, I only stopped because I needed to sleep and work, I still finished within 24 hours of starting.

Any additional comments?

The story is a wonderful mix of modern earth with Norse mythology, it has a strong well planned story line and great characters that combine to draw you in and make you want to know what happens next. If fact as soon as I've slept again I'll be starting the next book.

Note: This book was provided free in return for an honest review.

Excellent!

I was hooked right from the start! I love Norse Mythology. This is my first book but Amanda Carlson, not only will I read all of this series but will look for other books as well. I really liked the characters as they were real, not perfect not predictable and humorous. Loved Phoebe, she did need saving a lot but considering the turn her life took it wasn't annoying, Loved Fenrir both in wolf and human form. I want Sam as my best friend, loved to have a big brother like Tyr and who doesn't want a pet Raven named Huggy of all thing and great book! Can't wait to start the next

Fun start to a series

I truly enjoyed this book. It starts off with a bang and just keeps going through many action-filled twists and turns.

I enjoyed the interactions between all the characters. There were many funny moments throughout the book which kept it from getting too tense.

The narrator did a great job. She put plenty of emotion into her narration and did well with the different characters voices. She was easy to listen to and her voice worked with this audiobook.

I'd recommend this book to anyone that enjoys strong characters, mythology, a little heat, and quite a few laughs. I can't wait to listen to the next one!

Loved!

What made the experience of listening to Struck the most enjoyable?

I'm not really sure what it was that made listening to this story as opposed to reading more enjoyable. Perhaps it was the narrator who did a terrific job. I hadn't 'read' the story, prior to listening to it, but I have a feeling either way would have drawn me in. Thankfully, I have the second book in this series, so I'm very eager to find out what else happens to Phoebe.

What other book might you compare Struck to and why?

Obviously the whole girl grows up unknowing she's someone special from a special place, only to be thrown into a sh*tstorm is nothing new. But the author was able to bring it all together to make a really cool and interesting story.

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

I wasn't sure about her at first because she has a very unique voice, at least to me. She did a great job though with the different characters, especially the male ones.

A date with mythology

Would you listen to Struck again? Why?

Yes. It's an interesting story that brings mythology to life

What was one of the most memorable moments of Struck?

When Phoebe and Fenrir meet

Which scene was your favorite?

When Phoebe tells Fenrir who her father is.

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Love the book & story. The Narrator is amazing for the story.