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From the Beginning

Revisado: 12-01-24

I could not get past Ballard leaving her keys in an obvious place while she went surfing. I know that was necessary for the story to work, but Holy Cow. Just mind-bogglingly stupid and that cast a pall over the rest of the story and that accounts for the three stars. I like the narration and the take on the Short tragedy was interesting, if flawed.

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Waaaay Too Long

Revisado: 12-01-24

The male narrator is great, hence the three stars for that. The female sounds frantic no matter the situation. But, that is the way the author wrote her. This is my last romantasy. These things are all the same. A brooding, mysterious LM and an immature, whinny, annoying LF who ALWAYS has some sort of hidden talent/magic which makes up for their insufferable behavior. In this case, Whatshername whines and blows up at Every. Single. Thing. Even when there is nothing to be mad about she throws a fit. I do not understand how Fisher falls for this temper-tantrum woman child. Further, no one can survive on only 2-6 ounces of water per day. And if this LF has never used a brush or bathed, then one soak in the tub and a finger comb is not going to help much. And don't get me started on dental hygiene. Also annoying is how the starving female leads ALWAYS say they are not hungry when confronted with a plate full of food. Just stop already. And one more thing-this story has more bizarre situations than the movie Lifeforce. Maybe whack off ten hours and this could have worked. Three overall stars for imagination, but it went a bit too far.

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Good One

Revisado: 12-01-24

A nice, tight story that doesn't include useless details and fillers. I always love listening to Cobie Smulders. A nice twist. Good one.

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Scott Brick is on Speed

Revisado: 12-01-24

Scott Brick has become almost unlistenable lately. In this one he sounds as if buttering toast is a life or death situation. If he spoke normally, the story might sound completely different. As it is, everything is frantic and dramatic. His narration is so bad that it makes this OX entry awful enough that I'm stopping in less than two hours. Sorry Hurwitz.

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Tedious, Boring. Repetitive.

Revisado: 05-25-24

I almost did not get past Eyre's weirdly quivering voice the first hour of this story. It has always been off-putting, but she outdoes herself in this narration. Then had to deal with the most uninteresting aspect of the entire series which is the return of Jeffrey. His non-sensical treatment of his daughter is as bad as the relentless phrase drip drip drip Come here little hunter, taste. Then there is the endless mushy and sappy love that everyone has for one another. Clearly the author has run out of ideas so she drags in the ones we have already read or heard multiple times. The plot for this one is thin and the ones causing the havoc really are not big bads. Everyone is coupled up except for Kier. I have zero interest in any more of this unless the focus is on him. Am sorry I used a credit on this.

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Narration

Revisado: 04-27-24

Judy Greer's voice is so excruciating that I can't go on after only one hour. It's beyond horrible and painful. I am really po'd about this because I got this book on a two-for-one deal and now I lost the chance for another good book. All I can say is: beware. Save your hearing.

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Tells it Like it Is

Revisado: 02-09-24

This is not a happy, uplifting story. It is ugly, brutal and probably triggering for some. The title is for the most part correct. I always trust that Koryta will tell a solid story, but that does not mean I have to like it. Am glad the bad guys got what was coming to them, but it was stressful to get to that point. There was one death too many for five stars, Not sure what else could have happened, however. Well done.

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Keep it Going

Revisado: 01-29-24

X, Mags, Miles. JoJo, Gran Jefe, Tin. Layla and especially King Kade. I really admire Smith's ability to keep this going. Don't break our hearts Nicholas. We want a hella happy ending. Hint: X with Miles and Jojo as brides-persons. lol .

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Terrifying

Revisado: 01-04-24

I do not agree with Liz Cheney's policies, but her views on the Constitution, honor, and honesty (even if you do not agree with those views) are absolutely on the mark. This book is well organized and suspenseful--even if you watched the hearings and know most of what she covers. It's like listening to a Fever Dream, Can this actually be reality? Yes. It is real. There is much to say about people who are deceitful, narcisstic and opportunistic, but it gets tiresome dealing with them. I just hope this book reaches those who are afraid to admit they have been wrong. Brava to Liz Cheney.

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Basis for Avatar

Revisado: 01-04-24

I have always loved this book. Unique and consistently interesting. And there is no doubt that James Cameron used this as the basis for Avatar (but does not give credit where it is due). The narrator does a good job, although I envisioned Born as having a more distinctive accent. Regardless, this is real gem.

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