February 7, 2012

Audiobook Reviews (6)


Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare  
(Narrated by Ed Westwick & Heather Lind)


I was a little hesitant to read this one because Cassie's books last year were not my favorite. CoFA was a little disappointing for me. Oh, but this made me fall in love with Cassie again. Over and Over. CP is much much better than the first one. And it's just SO unbelievably GOOD that it almost makes me want to end my no-paranormal rule. The audio was good, I felt Ed narrator better and clearer than in his last audio. The female narrator was not my favorite either, but she did a decent job and I loved the story, so it compensated.
Book:  ★★★
Narrators:  ★★★★
Recommended audio? Yes
(Amazon)

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (narrated by Steve West & Fiona Hardingham)


I definitely enjoyed this one a lot listening to it than reading it. Even though it's gorgeously written and it makes you want to crawl into the beautiful words, the story just failed to grab my attention for at least half of the book. Then I picked up the audio to finish it, and found that the delicious accents of the narrators kept me engaged and satisfied. I enjoyed the second half a lot more! The female narrator was specially good. 
Book:  ★★★
Narrators:  ★★★★
Recommended audio? Yes!
(Amazon)

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (Narrated by Khristine Hvam)

This book was absolutely spectacular! Laini Taylor is an artist of words. She can wrap you in her prose and make you feel warm and fuzzy. And the reader they selected to narrate the audio was the perfect fit for such exquisite writing and the perfect voice for Karou. I loved loved loved this one!

Book:  ★★★
Narrator:  ★★★★
Recommended audio? YES!
(Amazon)


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3 comments:

  1. I'm listening to Scorpio Races right now, on playaway (as pictured) also. Clockwork Prince is ordered from the library. Can't wait to listen! I love historical, so I thoroughly enjoyed the first one too.

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  2. I'm definitley going to pick up these audiobooks, even though I've already read CP and SR. I like to reread them that way. And I've been meaning to read DoS&B for a while now! Thanks, Sab!

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  3. I absolutely LOVED Daughter of Smoke and Bone on audio. What a wonderful reader! I hope she reads the whole series. Great blog, new follower :)

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