Recurve

The Elemental Series, Book 1

By: Shannon Mayer

Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang

"My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental."

My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen.

I've been accused of attacking the queen, my wicked stepmother, and my life is suddenly on the line. I have only two options left to me: banishment, or training to become one of the King's Elite Guards, an Ender.

Option one will kill me.

Option two is meant to break me, but is the only way to survive.

Did I mention I have no power like the rest of the elementals, and my connection to the earth is worth next to nothing?

Could things get any worse? Of course they can. Welcome to being an Elemental.

©2014 Hijinks Ink Publishing (P)2017 Hijinks Ink Publishing

Even better the second time!

I’ll admit that I read Recurve some time ago...long enough that I had forgotten most of the details. I really enjoyed it back then (because Shannon Mayer is a favorite of mine), but getting to experience it “new” again as an audiobook was fantastic! The narrator does her job in such a way that I quickly forgot I was even listening to an audiobook. The story just unfolded in my mind. And what a story... Without giving too much away, this is a beautifully woven tale of redemption, betrayal, love, loss, heroism in the face of fear, and magic. I can’t wait to start the next one.

Amazing, immersing world!

So excited to jump into yet another wonderful magic filled world from Shannon Mayer! Every detail is thought out. Keeps you in the edge of your seat. You can't help but feel for her characters. Add to that Lauren Fortgang's wonderful voicing talent, and you are in for a great ride!

5 stars!

The story was amazing and I couldn't stop listening to it. The narration was excellent. This is the first audio book for me and at first I thought her voice was too soothing but as I finished the first chapter I thought her voice fit well. I can't wait to get through the rest of the series!

I did receive a free audiobook in return for an honest review.

interesting story

This book has a good story line although things feel a bit rushed through the action portion, a somewhat happy ending and a cliff hanger leaves the reader waiting for the next book

Keep me interested.

Keep me interested through out the entire book. Shannon Mayer is a fantastic writer. I shall continue with this series.