The World Apart Complete Box Set

By: Robin D. Mahle

Narrated by: Cris Dukehart, Graham Halstead

All four books in the World Apart series plus an extended prequel AND Exclusive Bonus Content!

Can two broken souls fix a world that's been shattered?

Clark and Adelaide think their lives can't get any worse. Until they meet each other.

Adelaide—heiress to the wealthiest man in the Ceithren Empire—has felt a void since her sister's death. Just as she's resigned herself to the empty life her father chose for her, a relic from a world that shouldn't exist plunges her into chaos.

Clark—son of the greatest terrorist the empire has ever known—is still reeling from his father's death. Since then, his life has boiled down to two things: his brothers and his next mission. When his mission to bring back a mystical artifact goes awry, he's forced to choose between getting the job done and saving the life of a spoiled socialite.

But Clark isn't the only one after the artifact. He and Adelaide must work together to survive . . . if only they can manage to avoid killing each other before their enemies have the chance.

The World Apart series will make you question everything you thought you knew about life, humanity, and the choices we make for the people we love.

©2018, 2020 Robin D. Mahle (P)2023 Tantor

great

loved this romance that had a great storyline and plot! x x x x x x x

One of my favorite series!

This is my third time reading the series but my first time as an audiobook. The narrators weren’t my favorite, but I got used to them after awhile.

Fairy Tale Meets Tech: A Mixed Bag of Magic and Mayhem

This series presents an intriguing blend of fairy tale, fantasy, and modern technology, creating a unique world of queens and corporations. While the concept is captivating, the execution leaves something to be desired. The character development is generally solid, but certain quirks become repetitive to the point of distraction - most notably, the main character Addie's frequent bouts of nausea, which occur so often it could inspire a drinking game.

The author's stylistic choices, such as pluralizing words unnecessarily (e.g., "rooms" and "decks"), and the puzzling use of "merde" instead of its English equivalent (whene there isnt anything French within the story), detract from the narrative flow. These oddities might have been less jarring with accented narration, but as is, they stick out like a sore thumb. The use of "merde" feels particularly out of place given the otherwise American-English terminology, creating an awkward linguistic mismatch that the narrators struggle to deliver naturally.

The audiobook experience is further hampered by inconsistent voice acting. Despite having both male and female narrators, the lack of distinct voices for different characters - especially in later books featuring multiple perspectives - leads to confusion and missed opportunities for richer storytelling.

While the author attempts to add depth through subplots, such as the recurring veterinary visits, these elements often feel like filler without meaningful payoff. More frustratingly, the main characters seem to lack significant growth over the course of the series, making the same emotional mistakes even after supposedly becoming battle-hardened.

In conclusion, while this saga offers an exciting premise and some enjoyable elements, it's bogged down by peculiar writing choices and stagnant character development.

The characters and their depth.

It was a good story with many turns, even though at the end it was a bit predictable.

Emotionally Charged with Action & Swoon-Worthy Moments

I’d previously read this series. Listening to it adds a whole new level of love for the characters. The storyline is intriguing and captivating.

Great series