Dream of Empty Crowns

Chosen King, Book 1

De: M. J. Sewall

Narrado por: Christopher James Mayer

A new leader....

In need of a new king, the choosing tower fills with names, and Gordon is relieved he has no chance at the crown. He hopes his sweetblood illness takes him out of the running; making it all the more shocking when he's chosen. The beginning of a nightmare that forces Gordon to flee his own kingdom.

A new enemy....

In Gordon's new world of danger and betrayal, true authority over the kingdom lies with one whose pursuit of absolute power stretches beyond his own borders. Someone intent on wresting control from the new boy king by any means.

A new courage....

Pursued by the airships, and the very soldiers sworn to protect him, forced to align with great warriors and face even greater enemies, Gordon's fate lies in finding strength enough to save not only his land...but the entire world.

©2015 M J Sewall (P)2016 M J Sewall

Amazing book!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the characters and the pacing of the story. It seemed a bit fast paced at first but mellowed out to a very well developed story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Things are not always what they seem.

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was given by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.

This book was fantastic. It's the story of a kingdom that chooses it's kings through a random drawing of all the 13 year old in the kingdom every few years. When the new king is chosen things start to happen and it leads into a spiral of deception and all kinds of different things. All in all the book was amazing. The narrator was great. The only problem I noticed with him is that towards the end of the book you can hear him taking his breaths at certain points and they are very noticeable. Other than that the book is amazing and I highly recommend this audiobook.

Fascinating

This is the story of a boy who won a lottery to be king and how he is hunted by his own kingdom. I enjoyed listening to this book and was able to in exchange for a review

Pretty good story. Good narration!

Overall I thought this was a pretty good story. Set in a time where Kings are chosen, but the choosing is an illusion while those in power retain their power through deceit.

Gordon was thrust into an unimaginable set of circumstances at the early age of thirteen. But he along with his companions find ways to deal with the chaos as Gordon leans on the teachings of his uncle to help get him through and attempt to prevail over widespread corruption and steer clear of those hunting him.

Lots of plotting, scheming and betrayal, but also lots of redeeming qualities are found in this book as well.

I received a free copy of this audio book for an honest review.

Book 1

What made the experience of listening to Dream of Empty Crowns the most enjoyable?

The different kingdoms were fun to learn and I how they were each was described differently. I really loved Asa's character and really felt for him in this book.

Amazing book

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

Yes, I'd recommend it, it was well done.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gordon, He finds himself on a self discovering journey.

Have you listened to any of Christopher J Mayer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't. It was well narrated with varying voice interpretation

Any additional comments?

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