YA Bliss: Audiobook Reviews (14)

Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr (Narrated by James Marsters)

While I shy away for supernatural stuff now, Marr's Wicked Lovely was one of the first supernatural books that completely captured me. That's what I expected this time around. Unfortunately, this one did not satisfy me as much. The plot was a little contradicting and Mallory's character was not strong or unique in any way. As happens with Marr, I ended up liking her secondary characters more. But ultimately, it's not a book that I will remember for long and the whole one species vs. another but she doesn't know she's really the other species, is a tad overdone. The narrator was very good though. Not sure if I'll read the next one... We'll see.

Book: ★★★
Narrator1: ★★★★

Recommended audio? Yes .

Ask the Passengers by A.S. King (Narrated by Devon Sorvari)

A very heartfelt, realistic novel that deals with a very discussed topic in a eye-opening way. I loved Astrid and her no-nonsense personality and her doubts. She was a very relatable character and that helped the plot come through. The audio version was very well narrated and the reader pulled you in even more.

Book: ★★★★
Narrator: ★★★★★
Recommended audio? Yes!

Crown of Embers by Rae Carson (Narrated by R.E. Chambliss)

I love a great high fantay and while The Girl of Fire and Thorns did not provide that "LOVE" feeling, this sequel was ten times better. I think Carson really grew as a fantasy writer and it shows. The narrator did a fantastic job just like she did in book 1. But since the story was more intricate and satisfying and the romance was so happy-making, I ended up loving this audiobook more as well.