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The Old Kingdom

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-05-24

A good story, well told. I love that the protagonist is so tragically flawed, so stubborn and blind in he righteous fury. She is so like Maddie, in True Grit.

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Love the Premise

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-19-24

Strong characters, great images, terrific narration. A little short on action scenes, and a little long on the inner monologuing/self examination scenes for my jaded tastes. Overall, a solid listen.

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The. Best.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-09-24

Fantastic performance! I'm coming back to this series after a long time away. and it's still one of the best of its kind. This performance brings the story to life.

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Fun and Funny

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-08-24

A great listen, all the way around. Stellar performances. I love te quirky premise and the journey of the main characters toward finding each other.

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Absolutely Beautiful

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-28-24

I love this book so much. Galva the best of kind, of warriors, of lovers. The story delivers all that I could want in a telling of the horror and thrill of battle, of the heartbreak of betrayal, and of the consequence of choices. The author doesn't waste characters and even those who make but a brief appearance on the pages leave a mark of importance. And the corvids... I'll never look at or hear the call of another raven without thinking of them. I look forward to the next book. Please.

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Wren and Shane

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-13-24

Of all the Paladins so far, Shane and Wren are now my favorites. They are so well written, multifaceted, as are all ofthe characters. This story offers twists that I didn't see coming, and fills in more of the overall background of the Paladins of the gods of this world, and what has shaped them into who they are. The love story is the author's usual combination of sexy poignant complex and hot. Can't wait for the next one.

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Great Premise, Story and Characters

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-11-24

Refreshing take on a knight errant tale. Sir Hereward is a very human hero, frequently attempting and mostly succeeding at feats of superhuman prowess, bravery and daring that push his body and skills to the limit. Mr. Fitz defies conventional fantasy tropes and and has become one of my all-time favorites mages. The stories contain just the right tone to edge up to the border of parody, but not cross over, (although Rosie made me laugh when she was discovered, and the knife that comes back to...--don't want to spoil) All in service to the safety of the world, no less.

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Dreams...

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-16-24

Stellar narration. Memorable characters, including the circus itself. The plot rambled a bit more than I usually like, but paid off nicely. I found the end less than satisfying for my tastes. The true beauty of this work is in the descriptions of what's to be found in the circus. Imaginative and perfectly described.

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Outstanding!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-01-23

The narration fit the cadence and setting of the story perfectly for me. As someone who only speaks English, I truly enjoy the richness lent to the language by the accent of a fluent multi-lingual speaker. The narrator has a fine vocal range and played each character distinctly and well.
Naomi Novik has won my heart with this story. Her precise descriptions let me see, hear, taste and smell the elements of her story. Her characters are so multifaceted. She takes over-used tropes (the royals, the witch, the wizard, the peasants) and writes actual humanity into them. I love most that she doesn't shy away from keeping her truly "alien" beings strange and more than a little unknowable, instead of making everyone just a different kind of human. At the heart of her story, all creatures, no matter how different, deserve an honest attempt at respectful understanding and the chance to exist in peace.
Well done.

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Logan Lives!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-22-23

Love this as much or more than all the rest. Steven Pacey is brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

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