Reader and Raelynx

The Twelve Houses, Book 4

By: Sharon Shinn

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

King Baryn has decided that if he marries his daughter Amalie to a high-ranking noble, the rebellious marlords might be pacified and he might be able to avert a war. So he invites all the young serramar to the royal city to court his daughter. To protect Amalie from any unsavory suitors, the mystic Cammon is installed to monitor all of Amalie's courtships, because Cammon is a reader who can tell if someone harbors violence or malevolence in his heart.

Much to the dismay of her advisors, Amalie begins to fall in love with the wholly unsuitable Cammon. Even worse, war comes to Gillengaria anyway, and Amalie can only be kept safe through the combined efforts of the Riders, the mystics - and the wild raelynx that has mystical powers of its own.

BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Sharon Shinn.

©2007 Sharon Shinn (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

adventurous romping magic & romance

what fun! well developed characters . laughed aloud. couldn't wait to see what would happen next and what they would do. :)

wonderful

What made the experience of listening to Reader and Raelynx the most enjoyable?

The voices Joe Barrett brings to the story.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a good conclusion to the series. It was well-written and well-performed.

What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I liked the voices he used for each character.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several - Cammon's and Amalie's relationship, the freeing of the lynx and it's actions, the climax of the story

Any additional comments?

Loved the series, loved the book, loved the performance

Reader and Ralynx is a great conclusion!

Would you consider the audio edition of Reader and Raelynx to be better than the print version?

No

Who was your favorite character and why?

Senneth is my favorite character; she is the center around which the story (in the first four books) revolves. She is a strong character but has vulnerablilties that give her more than one dimension.

Next favorite would be Kirra--she can be a hoyden or a great lady with equal sincerity, and she is someone you want to be at your back.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Joe Barrett?

Anyone. He had the same voice with only a few differences for each character, and the voice he chose for Tayse sounded like a prude who had just eaten a lime.

Any additional comments?

I love Sharon Shinn's books of the Twelve Houses. I'm so very sorry she has concluded writing about this world.

Loved it!

This is a delightful book. Exciting, imaginative, beautifully written, and wonderfully narrated. The worst part of this book was that it came to an end. I really will miss these characters. I enjoyed all the Mystic and Rider books, but this one was even more exceptional.

Loving the continuation of this series

Well done, I’m loving this series, especially the unexpected twists and turns. Cannot wait to read book 5!