Andrew

Love the detail - but the antagonist is meh

Revisado: 09-16-22

I started off really liking this book. I was on a roll listening to it until about hour 4. Once he gets done crafting for the Arena champion and the antagonist takes the front stage is when things begin to fall apart. He is the standard spoiled monopoly monger. I mean, it's okay, but it really felt like a plot device to keep the story moving forward.

It's a shame because I was really loving it up until that time.

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Don't be scared off by the short length!

Revisado: 09-01-20

I will be the first to admit that when I am looking for a new book to spend my monthly credit on, I often stay away from short Novellas. I never feel like I get my moneys worth. Not true with this one.

I love how things build on top of each other. I also fell like I was a member of the audience n her tale listening to her show on exploratory journalism that she did. I even love the commercial breaks that make it feel like you are really part of the world! They mention places and people that are relevant to the story's plot too.

There is a lot to love with this one. I don't often pick up short audiobooks, but I am glad I did for this one.

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Something New

Revisado: 05-24-19

I've known about the pen and paper game and SNES games that take place in this world and thought I would give it a try. I wasn't disappointed. The story and characters are engaging. If you are into world-building, this story has it. It's even better if you know a little bit about the lure of the big companies, why they employ Independent contractors (Shadowrunners) to do thier dirty work, and why magic returned to the world.

If you've ever read/listened to Altered Carbon, this book has a very similar feel to it.

If stories about magic, futuristic technology, have a Bladerunner vibe or paint a picture of a dystopian future are your thing, definitely try this one out. I hope more of them are forthcoming. Highest recommendation.

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Try something new

Revisado: 05-14-19

I 'd never listened to anything the author had written before, but found the blurb interesting. It sounded like storage wars with mages. I was not disappointed. She had great world building and the town and backstory felt alive. The romantic interest is pretty standard, but they typically are. I'm interested to listen to her next one.

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