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The Song of the Quarkbeast (Chronicles of Kazam #2) by Jasper Fforde

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

I really enjoyed listening to this second book in the car. A creative, witty, and fun series. Can't wait to listen to or read the third book.

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The God Engines by John Scalzi

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

A creative and thought provoking science fiction/fantasy novella with some well done characters. Have to wonder what it could have been at standard novel lengt...

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Death's Doors by Lars Walker

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I am a fan of Lars Walker's writing but I confess I really struggled with his latest novel. This dystopian fantasy felt didactic and preachy to me. Ultimately, ...

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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I loved everything about this audio book. The story is a wonderful blend of fairytale, epic quest, and fantasy adventure. It is full of gorgeous language, imagi...

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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

I loved everything about this audio book. The story is a wonderful blend of fairytale, epic quest, and fantasy adventure. It is full of gorgeous language, imagi...

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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, Lauren Fortgang (Narrator)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

An enjoyable listen with some creative world building and interesting characters even if the story had a tad too much romance and was a smidgen too melodramatic...

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