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For charming con man Rodrick and his talking sword, Hrym, life is all about taking what you can and getting away clean. But when the pair are arrested in the crusader nation of Lastwall, Rodrick faces immediate execution, with Hrym spending the rest of eternity trapped in an enchanted scabbard. Their only hope lies in a secret government program in which captured career criminals are teamed up and sent on suicide missions too sensitive for ordinary soldiers.
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- De Eladar en 08-26-16
De: Tim Pratt
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The Zero Blessing
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- De: Christopher G. Nuttall
- Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld
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Caitlyn Aguirre should have been a magician. Her family certainly expected her to be a magician. But by the time she reached her 12th birthday, Caitlyn hadn't even managed to cast a single spell! In desperation, her parents send her - and her magical sisters - to Jude's Sorcerous Academy, her last best chance to discover her powers. But as she struggles to survive her classes without a single spell to her name, Caitlyn starts to uncover an ancient mystery that may prove the key to her true powers....
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A Girl in a world of magic, where she has none!
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City of Stairs
- De: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrado por: Alma Cuervo
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The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions - until its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world's new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itself - first shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it - stands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy. Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani.
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Something Different
- De Scott S. en 10-17-14
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Scythe
- De: Neal Shusterman
- Narrado por: Greg Tremblay
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A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: Humanity has conquered all those things and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life - and they are commanded to do so in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe - a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
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De: Neal Shusterman
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Among Thieves
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- De: Douglas Hulick
- Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne
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Drothe has been a member of the Kin for years, rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers while smuggling relics on the side. But when an ancient book falls into his hands, Drothe finds himself in possession of a relic capable of bringing down emperors - a relic everyone in the underworld would kill to obtain.
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Interesting, different.
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The Collectors' Society
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- De: Heather Lyons
- Narrado por: Gemma Dawson
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After years in Wonderland, Alice has returned to England as an adult, desperate to reclaim sanity and control over her life. An enigmatic gentleman with an intriguing job offer too tempting to resist changes her plans for a calm existence. Soon, she's whisked to New York and initiated into the Collectors' Society, a secret organization whose members confirm that famous stories are anything but straightforward and that what she knows about the world is only a fraction of the truth.
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A true adventure full of the classics!
- De evelyn torres en 06-17-17
De: Heather Lyons
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The Final Empire
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- De: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrado por: Michael Kramer
- Duración: 24 h y 39 m
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For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years the Lord Ruler, the "Sliver of Infinity," reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when hope was so long lost that not even its memory remained, a terribly scarred, heart-broken half-Skaa rediscovered it in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison.
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Pathfinder Tales: Shy Knives
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Shaia "Shy" Ratani is a clever rogue who makes her living outside of strictly legal methods. While hiding out in the frontier city of Yanmass, she accepts a job solving a nobleman's murder, only to find herself sucked into a plot involving an invading centaur army that could see the whole city burned to the ground. Shy could stop that from happening, but doing so would involve revealing herself to the former friends who now want her dead.
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pretty good
- De chuck en 11-03-16
De: Sam Sykes
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Sword and Verse
- De: Kathy MacMillan
- Narrado por: Emily Rankin
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Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the king, prince, tutor, and tutor-in-training are allowed to learn its very highest form.
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Hormonal Teenagers in the middle of a Slave Revolt
- De Natalie C en 01-21-16
De: Kathy MacMillan
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Wild Card
- De: Lisa Shearin
- Narrado por: Eileen Stevens
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My name is Raine Benares. I'm a seeker, a finder of things lost and people missing. I've never had to do both in one day, or had this many lives at stake - including mine. The search for a missing ring leads me to the abduction of eight magically gifted children. Their souls were stolen while they slept, and unless I find those souls by sunrise, their bodies will die.
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Happy I found this new (to me) series!
- De Leiah en 06-27-15
De: Lisa Shearin
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Winter Tide
- De: Ruthanna Emrys
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman
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After attacking Devil's Reef in 1928, the US government rounded up the people of Innsmouth and took them to the desert, far from their ocean, their Deep One ancestors, and their sleeping god, Cthulhu. Only Aphra and Caleb Marsh survived the camps, and they emerged without a past or a future. The government that stole Aphra's life now needs her help. FBI agent Ron Spector believes that communist spies have stolen dangerous magical secrets.
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Overrated on a Cosmic Scale
- De michael sorensen en 07-03-18
De: Ruthanna Emrys
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Bloodleaf
- De: Crystal Smith
- Narrado por: Nicola Barber
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Princess Aurelia is a prisoner to her crown and the heir that nobody wants. Surrounded by spirits and banned from using her blood-magic, Aurelia flees her country after a devastating assassination attempt. To escape her fate, Aurelia disguises herself as a commoner in a new land and discovers a happiness her crown has never allowed. As she forges new bonds and perfects her magic, she begins to fall for a man who is forbidden to rule beside her.
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Not Understanding All the Praise
- De GPChlorine en 08-23-19
De: Crystal Smith
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When Holly Winseed wakes up in a hospital room, her memory compromised and a new identity imposed on her, a team of government agents wastes no time stating their objective. With intent to infiltrate and defeat the terrorist group ICON, the agents tell Holly that she is now a Provisional Replica and has one week to hunt down and kill her Original for the murder of her husband, Jonathan. If she succeeds, she’ll assume her Original’s place in society. If she fails, her life will end.
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Jadis, Elantris était splendide. On l’appelait la cité des dieux, elle rayonnait de pouvoir. La légende dit que ses habitants étaient immortels. Force, vitesse, perspicacité : ils pratiquaient la magie d’un simple mouvement de la main. On venait de très loin pour admirer Elantris et profiter de ses richesses. Jadis, le Shaod était une bénédiction. Magie bienveillante, elle frappait au hasard, souvent la nuit, aussi bien le voleur que le marchand, le noble que le guerrier, hommes, femmes et enfants.
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More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity's only defense against the Wild Chalklings—merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles.
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The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
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Elantris era la capital de Arelon: gigantesca, hermosa, literalmente radiante, llena de seres benevolentes que utilizaban sus poderosas habilidades mágicas en beneficio de todos. Sin embargo, cada uno de estos semidioses fue una vez una persona común y corriente hasta que fue tocado por el misterioso poder transformador del Shaod. Hace diez años, sin previo aviso, la magia fracasó. Los elantrians se volvieron criaturas sin poder, como leprosos, y el propio Elantris oscuro, sucio y desmoronado. La nueva capital de Arelon, Kae, se agacha a la sombra de Elantris.
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Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Emperor's Soul
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What makes a man?
This is a fascinating story about an Emperor who becomes a blank slate mentally after an assassination attempt wounds him and kills his wife. A forger recently caught and sentenced to death is charged with forging a new soul for the emperor in less than 100 days by carving stamps that would restore his mind. But can it be done? And can Shai escape before they silence her forever?
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- 02-08-24
Incredible story, even better narration
Shai is probably the most interesting and the most well-written character in the Cosmere in my opinion. Her inner monologue is such a treat to hear especially from Lin’s narration. Highly recommend this novella for anyone even those not yet fans of the Cosmere universe books.
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- 02-24-16
I liked it, but fantasy fans will probably love it
STORY (fantasy) - I occasionally listen to fantasies that catch my eye, but it's not one of my usual genres. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As one reviewer put it, it's "fresh." Shai, a professional forger of art and other articles, is given the task of forging the soul of an emperor who has been mortally wounded and is in a vegetative state. She is imprisoned and given only a fraction of the time needed to attempt this never-done-before task.
It's fascinating to hear how she goes about analyzing the emperor's previous soul, then building and testing her forgery bit by bit. She also must plan her escape which - surprise - will use forgery. During her imprisonment she is threatened by interesting characters and befriends others. Loved the ending.
PERFORMANCE - Good job. There is one evil female character whose voice is purposefully nasally and unpleasant, but thankfully she doesn't speak a lot.
OVERALL - This book contains no sex or cursing and only a touch of bloody action. If you like contemporary fantasy, you will probably love this book. Men have given this book positive reviews, but I would actually recommend it more for women.
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- Jenny
- 08-11-14
Wonderful, Brandon Sanderson at his peak!
Brandon Sanderson has written that this is his favorite piece to date, and it absolutely shows.
In classic fashion, he creates an intriguing, unique, and diverse magic structure loaded with possibilities. But he also makes wonderfully believable characters that are diverse and varied. And to cap it off, the story is really interesting as well!
In short, the three pillars: world, character, and story, are all strong and accounted for. I cannot recommend this story enough. It's short, but I've already listened to it 3 times, loving it more and more. Please listen!
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- 08-20-23
Cat and mouse heists - my favorite
I love cat and mouse heist stories like The Thomas Crown Affair or Ocean’s Eleven. This novella adds a bonus layer of fantasy. My favorite part is the final act, when the true results of a long con are revealed.
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- 08-31-16
How Do You Forge a Soul?
This Fantasy novella is a treat for anyone who loves character based fiction.
BOOK DETAILS:
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson, read by Angela Lin, published by Recorded Books (2012) / Length: 3 hrs 55 min
SERIES INFO:
This is a standalone novella. (It takes place on the same world as Elantris, which is part of Sanderson's larger Cosmere, but is unconnected.)
SUMMARY:
If you are someone who prefers books with lots of action, then this probably isn't for you. The only action is fairly brief, and doesn't come until towards the end. I, however, loved it for the way it explored both character and (non-romantic) relationships.
My question in the title has a double meaning. It stands both for Shai's profession as an art/soul forger and for forging in the sense of "making or shaping." One of the underlying themes of the story has to do with how the Emperor's soul developed the way it did the first time, and how the littlest decisions can put you on a path.
I have added the Diversity tag since, like many of Sanderson's other works, this has fantasy versions of Asian characters and cultures. (He spent two years in Korea as a young man.)
CHARACTERS:
Shai: I always struggle with protagonists who are criminals. I don't believe that crime should be portrayed as fun, harmless or even just acceptable. This book doesn't really go into that; it is more about what constitutes art and the ethics of that.
The aspect of Shai I found most interesting was the way she (beyond temporarily changing her own soul magically, or even just using a typical con artists ability to play a role) would reframe her own reactions by mentally chosing to become someone who was capable of dealing with her current situation calmly.
Gaotana: I love his complexity. He just wants to do what is best, but is also judgemental.
I usually include a section on the romantic relationship in this section. There isn't one here, but relation- ships are nevertheless a central theme. Gaotana is the hub around which things turn. His relationship with Shai, and with Ashravan. There is also a subtle message about the way we see people vs the way they are.
Allthough he is the next thing to dead from before the book starts, Ashravan, remains a central character. I like that, Emperor or not, he actually loved his wife.
WORLDBUILDING:
As usual, Sanderson builds a unique magic system with internally consistent rules and natural drawbacks. I love the discussion as to whether there is less merit to a work of art created using magic than to one created with actual paints. I'm sure this parallels arguments that digital artists deal with.
The novella takes place almost entirely within the palace, and mostly within a single room, and yet there is a feeling of a whole world behind it. And Shai's talent gives a natural opportunity to explore the objects in the room and what she can do with them.
PLOT:
I am not a big reader of short fiction. This novella was the perfect length for me though. The beginning sucks you in as everyone is afraid of something. It then takes its time to explore the themes, before ending with a perfect blend of action and emotion.
HIGHLIGHTS / CAUTIONS:
--Shai & Gaotana's last moments together
--The very end with Gaotana alone
I COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT: a bit of fantasy language swearing (and the explanation of the word's meaning) / the concept of the blood magic *shudder*
OTHER CAUTIONS(?): It is mentioned that a married guard is having an affair / There is some brief somewhat brutal violence
NARRATION:
Character voices differentiated = Yes / Opposite sex voices acceptable = Yes, I especially enjoyed Gaotana's voice which really captured the essence of his character / Phrasing, Pacing & Pronunciation = Good, I think I heard 2 small mispronunciations / Emoting = Good / Speed = listened on 1.25, my usual.
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- Victoria
- 01-23-16
Loved it!!
Fascinating, brilliant story. Great narrator. So much thought packed in a short book. Another great Sanderson read!
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- LexiLikesLiterature
- 08-14-17
A Delightful Snack
Bought this on a whim. Needed something to listen to on a drive. My best buy this month! The story is a bit short, only a bit over 3 hours. But for a daily deal price it was we worth it.
The story focuses around a woman named Shai who can forge items. The author is able to seed enough small details on how this happens to make it aceptable to the mind/reader. Shai is asked to fix the soul of a the emperor. Aman she has never met. The female lead is clever and finds a way to outwit those who wish her harm while a tempting something that was thought to be impossible.
This is an excellent example of how a story can be powerful and rememberable without being drawn out.
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- Jack Q. W. Cantwell
- 06-21-16
Great novella. Sanderson at his best
Excellent concept and execution. Like a delicious meal that I expect I will enjoy many times.
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- Demarie Harrison
- 10-18-15
Never disappoints!
I loved the story line! It brought to life by the narrators, completely! I recommend Brandon Sanderson's books to everyone I know! This one, has absolutely made the list! "Elantris" was my 'hands down' favorite book of his and I loved making the subtle connections while listening to "The Emperor's Soul." His world building is better than I've ever experienced!
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