I started this on on the wrong edition. A different narrator and it just didn’t hold my attention. MacLoad Andrews is the narrator who is amazing and I started this on on the wrong edition. A different narrator and it just didn’t hold my attention. MacLoad Andrews is the narrator who is amazing and makes these booja come alive. ...more
I love these books. Yes they are YA fantasy, but very well written, exciting stories. The narrator , MacCleod Andrews, is absolutely brilliant. There I love these books. Yes they are YA fantasy, but very well written, exciting stories. The narrator , MacCleod Andrews, is absolutely brilliant. There are lots of characters but I can pick which character he is voicing with it being specified. ...more
Fantasy, vampire/ witch/ supernatural series, where the supernatural characters are a known and accepted phenomenon in society. Australian author and Fantasy, vampire/ witch/ supernatural series, where the supernatural characters are a known and accepted phenomenon in society. Australian author and narrator, this is a thoroughly enjoyable piece if escapism into the supernatural world. ...more
This was my original review: DNF. I love Arthurian legend and was really looking forward to reading this Merlin trilogy. I found nothing at all engagiThis was my original review: DNF. I love Arthurian legend and was really looking forward to reading this Merlin trilogy. I found nothing at all engaging about the story, the writing or the characters. I’m re-reading, and while it’s not a deeply engaging read, Ive realised my earlier rating of 1 star was far too harsh, I’m enjoying it on second reading.?...more
I’m amazed at how much I’ve enjoyed this YA series. This story is very engaging, I felt really invested in the characters, the writing is excellent. TI’m amazed at how much I’ve enjoyed this YA series. This story is very engaging, I felt really invested in the characters, the writing is excellent. There is a scene that depicts animal violence, which may be upsetting for younger readers, but generally, I think the series is suitable for kids from age 10. But don’t let that put off adult readers. If you have a child or grandchild who’s reading these books, this series is a great buddy read for you to have with them. ...more
YA fantasy novel. I listened to this so I could discuss the series with my 12year old granddaughter, who is completely taken with the stories. I was sYA fantasy novel. I listened to this so I could discuss the series with my 12year old granddaughter, who is completely taken with the stories. I was surprised at how well written and engaging it is. The story takes place in a forest where wild cats are the characters. They have formed 4 clans and they fight to protect their members, territory and hunting rights. Imagine they are not cats, but people, primitive tribes living in a wild environment seperated from and avoiding modern civilisation. Suitable for anyone from late primary school to oldies like me. There is some fantasy violence that just adds to the drama. ...more
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