Spider Game by Christine Feehan (audio)

Spider Game by Christine Feehan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

After previous stories in this series which I LOVED - this was a disappointment. It seemed that it was more soft porn than paranormal romance. I don't mind some sex scenes in my stories - it tends to spice up the story line normally - but this was overload in the extreme. It was about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through chapter 10 before we actually saw a story/plotline emerge, and even then it was heavy on the sex which leaned toward BDSM.

I honestly didn't care much for Trap either. His character is the sort of male that puts my hackles up and makes me want to punch someone. He's overbearing, demanding, and expects subservience to an extent that pisses me off.

I also didn't feel the narrator has a tonal range that effectively "read" the women and the men. Most of the characters sounded extremely similar compared to other narrators I've listened to.

Overall it is just very disappointing for me. I'm hoping the next book can redeem my love for the series.

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Sideswiped (Audio) by Kim Harrison

Sideswiped by Kim Harrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Overall this story didn't really grab me. I had just finished reading the Rachel Morgan series, and was hoping her next series would be my next love. I'm going try try again with the first full-length novel - this is a short prequel.

The voicing is well-done, and I am hoping at some point to listen to some or all of the Rachel Morgan series and would be glad to hear it done by the same voice talent.

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Fear the Darkness (Audio) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Fear the Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had previously read this short story in an e-book format. Hearing the voices for the various characters brought it to life for me in a way that tells me my imagination needs some work!

Beautiful voicing of an important part of the Dark Hunters series!

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Seeress (Audio) by Ednah Walters

Seeress by Ednah Walters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

** I received an audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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Raine Cooper is trying to come to terms with all the changes in her teenage life... Her mom is off trying to get re-instated as a Valkyrie. Her dad is slowly succumbing to the cancer that is eating away at him. Her best friend, Cora, sees and helps souls. Her boyfriend, Torin,is splitting his time between trying to help her and trying to find out how and WHY a family heirloom has suddenly reappeared. And, when her childhood best friend, Eirick, shows up she learns many things are not as they seemed.

I have not had a chance to read this book myself yet so listening to it was enjoyable, but I know I missed details I would have caught if I had been reading print instead of listening. The narration of this book was top-notch. Stephanie managed to catch the tonal qualities of teenagers and all their angst. I loved listening to this, and didn't want to turn it off when I had to work!

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