Unlikely: A Kingdoms Gone Story (Volume 1)

By: Frances Pauli

Narrated by: Lisa L Wiley

Satina knows better than anyone that gangs are bad news. As a Granter, she uses her magic to help people escape them. So far, her sole reward has been a life on the run, dodging from pocket to pocket and only landing in the ordinary world long enough to put her special skills to use. When the goodmother arrives in Westwood, however, a magic-hungry gang is just one step behind her, and their leader wants more than just the town. He wants Satina, and he'll do anything, use anyone, to get her.

Though Satina finds an unlikely ally in Marten, the imp Skinner who manages to help more people than he hurts, it will take all the power they can summon to keep Westwood's secrets from falling into the wrong hands, to keep one wide-eyed girl from following the wrong man, and to keep Satina herself from falling in love with the only person in the world who knows how much of a fraud she really is.

Kingdoms Gone series book one: A fantasy fairy tale

©2013 Frances Pauli (P)2013 Frances Pauli

Unlikely, an unexpected find

I was given a copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The characters are well developed and quite likeable. It has a good pace and flows nicely. I thought the world the author created was well constructed. I am looking forward to the rest of this series because the author leaves the reader with just enough unanswered questions. I would recommend this book for adults that enjoy reading children's fiction and obviously for tweens and adolescents. The narrator did a fair job, with no mispronunciations.(If you listen to audio books as much as I do, you know how important that is!)

A story full of magic.

Any additional comments?

A highly magical tale. The story and characters reminded me of something out of a Disney movie. The characters were interesting and sometimes weird. The villain could have been straight out of a Disney movie; he was mean and bad, but not overly so. But despite the Disney comparison, it was a grown up story with an interesting setting and interesting characters.

I really enjoyed listening to Lisa L Wiley. The characters were distinct and Wiley's voice was not overbearing. I was never pulled out of the story.

A story full of magic.

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

Unlikely: A kingdoms Gone Story

I expected this to be more darker then I expected but it did not put me off the story. I actually enjoyed listening to it. My only negative is I would have liked a little more background information on the characters. Other then this it is a great listen and I would recommend it.

Great Story Telling

I don’t usually read many books from this genre, but I really enjoyed this one. The narration brought the story to life and held my interest throughout. The story was well thought out, complete and will keep you listening. I will definitely be watching for this author in the future.

* I was provided a free copy of this book from AudioBookBlast for review.

Unlikely

I really enjoyed this book! The author does a great job with world building, and has a unique take on many of the magical creatures you think you know. I especially love our main character, the "Goodmother". What a cool way of looking at the same old boring stereotype! If you're looking for a book that is filled with Magic and adventure, and that will definitely keep you listening, this one's for you! I received a free copy of this book and am choosing to leave this honest review.