Customer Reviews
Most Helpful
5 out of 5 stars
By
J Smith
on
04-04-18
Loved it from the start!
What can I say except I loved it!?
From the start both the author and the narrator set the tone of the story which keeps you hooked right until the end.
I can’t really find any faults with this book except to say I saw a few things coming (no spoilers!), but through no fault of the author!
Wait, yes, I can find a fault; the other 2 books aren’t yet released on audio and I’m dying to see where the story leads next! :)
Buy it and listen to this immediately under peril of death!
Read more
Hide me
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
4 out of 5 stars
By
Thomas
on
25-03-18
An excellent adventure
In my opinion a good fantasy novel needs 3 things a well realised world, a compelling story and engaging characters.
The shadow rises delivers all 3.
When we are introduced to the protagonist Hunter I initially rolled my eyes and expected an arrogant hero in a contrived story, however while the story doesn't offer anything necessarily new or challenging it was nevertheless entertaining throughout and there is certainly more to Hunter than meets the eye.
The narration is also excellent handelling different characters well and giving the whole story the very English atmosphere the author intended.
A great opening to the trilogy!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Read more
Hide me
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful
5 out of 5 stars
By
alias11
on
13-04-18
Witches versus Hunters
I really enjoyed this take on the theme of witches versus hunters and the concept of a super (or Shadow) witch. The audiobook has its share of action, violence, twists and turns, and betrayals on all sides. The human witch hunters seem outgunned and outmanned. You wonder if they even stand a chance despite Hunter's skill, leadership, and bravado. Then...BOOM! I have to admit I didn't have any inkling of either of the big surprises that came near the end. I was completely captivated, and I am eager for more of the story. Oddly enough, James was my favorite character. Sophie was too cold and stand-offish, and Hunter was too arrogant. James was loyal, steadfast, bold, and a little snarky. I think his line could produce some quality hunters in the future if he survives, and he's just a good friend.
The narration is excellent. Mr. Ip really captured the mannerisms of the characters from Hunter's arrogant aloofness to James' concern and charm. Even the secondary characters like the General and the nervous Sargeant are clearly depicted.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Read more
Hide me
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5 out of 5 stars
By
Rebecca Azizov
on
13-04-18
I'm very interesting first book for a series
I loved it I think I need the second book right now in this second but I will wait because I enjoyed this book so much I can't even describe how much the story was absolutely captivating OMG!!!
it was a dark kind of Tail and I loved it so very much
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Read more
Hide me
1 of 1 people found this review helpful