Change of narrator

Enjoyed the story but found it hard to listen to the new narrator. He was a bit too stiff and not the right voice for the book, which took away from the story. Just got through it as quick as possible. I was mostly just disappointed to be honest especially after pre-ordering and waiting for like 3 months for it’s release day 😅

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Back to Basics was a Triumph

Initially I was frustrated that the story went so far back- the cliffhanger from Stolen Heir was so intriguing. But I love an origin story & the whole novel being told from Oak’s poV was refreshing & exciting, I’d been loving him through Ren’s eyes, but Oak really shines in his own merit for the sequel,

I’m always conflicted reading A Holly Black novel - the desire to binge the story because the plot is so deliciously compelling wars with my wish not to have it over too fast!

The tricks and riddles which are intrinsic to the magical cast will keep any reader on their toes and the devotion and complex allegiances make it impossible to guess ahead. Yet the similarity between Oak and his brother in law Cardin gave me a sliver of insight. It was also wonderful to be reunited with characters from the early books. I’m a huge fan of Jude’s.

I’ve only just finished The Prisoner’s Throne & I already want to listen all over again.

Wasn’t sure about the change of narrator, but he came into his own after a while.

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A return to Elfhame

I really loved this book! I think it’s my fav Elfhame novel - I found any excuse to listen to it! I love Oak 🥰 Holly Blacks writing is just beautiful and the performance was great, like a warm hug (at least to my ears) I hope others enjoy it as much as I have!

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It’s good but not as good!

Not as good as other books in this series. But I still enjoyed it. I am glad that Oak and Ren finally got together.

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Change of narrator makes sense

I really enjoyed both books like all books about Elfhame. The change of narrator made sense to me because Oak is telling the story this time and Barrett Leddy does it really well! I especially enjoyed his voice for Cardan. It just fit really well with how I thought he would sound with a mans voice. So dramatic hahaha!

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I really dislike the narration.

It's really hard to get through. I've loved all of the others but I found this really hard to listen too. I can't actually finish the book.

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Change the narrator

Loved the first book. Was looking forward to the 2nd part. Pre ordered. but the new narrator ruins the story for me. It s like a robot voice compared to the narrator of the first part. What a pity! I will return it and buy the real book.

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Why the change of Narrator

Been waiting for this for what feels like weeks now, prepaid, got home, pressed play, got a fella narrating.

Nothing against him, he is actually ok, but totally threw me and I can’t get into it now 🙁

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Bad choice of Narrator

I really hope they re-record this book with a different narrator. The voice was really off putting, which is so disappointing as I listen to the others in the series over and over again. Not sure I could listen to this again- it was a struggle to even finish it.

Im sure the narrator would be great for a children’s story but a terrible choice for this book.

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