Prodigal

Lost Imperials, Book 2

By: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley

Narrated by: Gwendolyn Druyor

Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose.

Stein has been with the Hollows for as long as she can remember. Taken as a child, she has no memories of her past - and that's always been fine by her. Until the day she stumbles across a hidden journal containing the devastating truth about her paternity. Now everything she thought she knew - and everyone she thought she could trust - has changed. The truth about who she is and where she came from is a secret so deep, it will rock the Hollows and the Tesla Institute alike.

During a test to verify her bloodlines, Stein makes a terrible discovery. She is carrying a rare genetic mutation that is slowly killing her. Unsure who to turn to and running out of time, she has no choice but to turn to Tesla - her most hated enemy - for help. But can she trust the man who she's been fighting against her whole life, or will she end up another piece in his deadly game of cat and mouse with the people who betrayed her so long ago?

©2015 Sherry Ficklin (P)2015 sherry ficklin

Enjoyable Quick Listen

What did you love best about Prodigal?

I really enjoyed the narrator. She was easy to listen to and did an excellent job voicing the characters. I would gladly listen to a book read by her anytime, I also think the author has some truly interesting concepts such as rifting (time travel).

Any additional comments?

Overall I enjoyed the book it was a quick listen and the narrator was excellent. The story almost seems to be a really good shortened version or outline of what could be an even better book. More flesh on the bones would really help. For example the main character and her group of friends are talking about going out on their own and the next thing you know it they are moving into their new base. I would like to have seen more details around how they managed to get away from the Hollowers? Was there conflict? Did they have to sneak out? There are numerous leaps in the story line that could and probably should be fleshed out. All in all a nice diversion and an enjoyable read.

I will look for more books by these authors.

Well written light read, left me wanting more.

Narration was clear concise and enjoyable to listen to.

Intriquing story idea

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, if my friends were interested in Steam Punk, Science Fiction or Fantasy novels. It was a little hard for me to swallow one of my icons, Nikola Tesla, as a bad guy, I would have bought Thomas Edison as a bad guy no problem, however, he was nowhere near as smart as Tesla and it wouldn't have worked for the storyline, but I digress; once I got over my hero worship I was able to enjoy the story.

Stein is an enjoyable heroine, feisty and intelligent....she had decent instincts, but she didn't always listen to them which drove me a little batty, trust your gut, girl!

Would you recommend Prodigal to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, I liked this story well enough to purchase Extracted and Riven, the 1st and 3rd books of the series

Have you listened to any of Gwendolyn Druyor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I really liked the narrator, she saved the book when it went a little predictable towards the end. I did listen at 1.25 speed, which is my usual speed, though I did try it out at 1 speed first.

Was Prodigal worth the listening time?

Yes, I can read a physical book faster but I do enjoy having the option of listening to a book while I clean the house.

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

Awesome Love this book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would this book was Awesome I really loved reading and listening to Steins story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Prodigal?

When Stein found the journal telling her who her parents really were. And the bloodlines test showing her rate mutation that is killing her.

Which character – as performed by Gwendolyn Druyor – was your favorite?

Stein but she really did all the characters justice

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I did I cried for Stein when she found out about her mutation

Any additional comments?

I got this audio for a honest review from Sherry. Wow what a great book. I really felt for Stein when she found out that she is slowly dying and that she has to work with the person she hates the most to solve her problem. This book tells Stein finding out about her parentage and her background, in a journal she finds, that she can't remember. Stein is a really strong girl.

Good Story!

I don’t usually read many books from this genre, but I really enjoyed this one. The narration brought the story to life and held my interest throughout. The story was well thought out, complete and will keep you listening. I will be watching for this author in the future.

* I was provided a free copy of this book from AudioBookBlast for an honest review.