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Great Start to a Fantastic Series

Reviewed: 05-05-16

Would you consider the audio edition of Whirl to be better than the print version?

Print will always be my favorite. However, an audiobook being read by a great narrator brings something new to the table. It infuses feelings where you might have missed them before. Jaime channels Kendra in her performance of the book and her voice immerses you in the world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Whirl?

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The most memorable moment for me was when Kendra was falling asleep in the car towards the end of the book, and kept talking about wanting to keep "you know who" warm. That line has always stuck out at me as something real and honest. Something so normal that someone would want to do in such a tragic situation.

Have you listened to any of Jaime Lamchick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first audio book by Jaime, so I unfortunately do not have anything to compare it too. However I think she did a great job of portraying Kendra. She had such a sass to her voice when needed, and then the next sentence could turn around and be so emotional. Great performance overall.

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

This book has been on my favorites shelf since the moment I purchased it about two years ago. The story has always had an ability to draw me in, and the audiobook was no different. If life wouldn't get in the way, I would have most definitely listened to it in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

I remember buying this book on a whim one night. I was looking for something/anything that could hold my attention for longer than two or three chapters (I was going through a book rut). I started reading, and before I knew it, I was 100 pages in. There was something different about this book, and the world and the characters just sucked me into the story.

I’m not going to tell you that the storyline breaks the boundaries of YA fiction. There are similarities between this book and others. But Emma put a spin on her world and her characters that made the storyline fresh and captivating.

Whirl was a great start to the Ondine Series. It was fast paced, and the characters were relatable. The romance is there, but not the main focus, which allowed me to care for more than two people in the story. The audiobook is a great addition and the narrator was a perfect Kendra. Providing just enough feeling and sass to the character to make you feel like Kendra herself is speaking to you.

I started out in a book rut, but I quickly devoured the first three books within a week, and then waited on pins and needles for breaker to come out. Give Whirl a try. I guarantee you it will quickly end up on your favorites list.

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