The Heir to the North
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The Heir to the North
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Narrated by:
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Diana Croft
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By:
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Steven Poore
"Caenthell will stay buried, and the North will not rise again until I freely offer my sword to a true descendant of the High Kings, or until one takes it from my dying hands!"
With this curse, the Warlock Malessar destroyed Caenthell. The bloodline of the High Kings disappeared and the kingdom faded into dark legend until even stories of the deed lost their power. But now there is an heir to the North.
Cassia hopes to make her reputation as a storyteller by witnessing a hardened soldier and a heroic princeling defeat Malessar and his foul curse. But neither of her companions are exactly as they appear, and the truth lies deep within stories that have been buried for centuries.
As Cassia learns secrets both soldier and warlock have kept hidden since the fall of Caenthell, she discovers she can no longer merely bear witness. Cassia must become part of the story; she must choose a side and join the battle.
The North will rise again.
©2015 Steven Poore (P)2016 Grimbold Books and Steven PooreFor those of you liking epic fantasy, this is a must! From looking at reviews, it seems to be Steven’s first fantasy book, but it reads like he’s been around for ages, it’s fantastic and without all the usual cliches that often come with this genre. Keeps you guessing right until the end without stretching things out with the transparent naivety of characters.
Di Croft does a fantastic job with the narrating too: I love it when I find a narrator that reads the way I feel it should sound in my head with all the pauses and stresses in the ‘right’ place! She does a great job of creating atmosphere and tension where needed too! Can’t recommend this enough!
This is a freely given review of a review copy of the book.
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What made the experience of listening to The Heir to the North the most enjoyable?
A very likeable main character thrown into exotic locations and a world brimming with magic, politics, intrigue armies of ghosts. Brilliant!What other book might you compare The Heir to the North to, and why?
Think of your favourite high fantasy series. Think of the first novel. This is it.Which character – as performed by Diana Croft – was your favourite?
Cassia, our young heroine, is a great main character and by far my favourite. Although who doesn't like a sarcastic dragon!? We have some great characters in the book but the main character steals the show for me.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There's plenty going for this book and I hate spoilers so lets go for a simple statement. It's great. Cassia's journey with a great cast of interesting characters takes us on a journey. It twists and turns and the end which sets us up for the next instalment was great. Really good!Any additional comments?
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.Epic fantasy
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What made the experience of listening to The Heir to the North the most enjoyable?
This was fantastic. The narration gripped me from the off, and I utterly loved the story. I can't wait for the 2nd book!What was one of the most memorable moments of The Heir to the North?
The twist at the end ;)What about Diana Croft’s performance did you like?
Her pacing, clear speech and use of emotions and accentsWow! What A Book!
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"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com
Leads you along without effortless grace
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What did you like most about The Heir to the North?
I loved the traditional storytelling feel to the bookWho was your favorite character and why?
Cassia, by a long shot.She's a girl who's had a rough time of it and has spent her life being convinced she won't amount to anything. She's taken it graciously enough but now she's finding her own worth and making her own way in the world.
Have you listened to any of Diana Croft’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've heard her performance in Ashes by Philip Hemplow, this one has a much wider array of characters and accents which really lets her show off her talents. I was really impressed!If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
'Things are not as they seem'Narrator and Author: A Match Made In Heaven
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