Bad narrating ruined this for me

The narration made it very hard to concentrate on the story. Took me months to finnish this because of that. Unfortunately the lisp was distracting and the style of narrating was enaunciating every sentence too much and a bit breath as well. The story itself was fun enough but a bit too uneventful or at least unmemorable. At least the ending was good. The couple was sweet and refreshingly healthy, but there wasn't too much tension between them most of the time.

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Loved it

Beautifully read, captivating storyline and a love story that's not all lust for a change. Just lovely.

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Fantasticly gripping story and brilliantly read

Loved the characters. Cared about them straight away. Loved the whole book. Fantastically read. Can't wait for the next book.

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Original characters, predictable storyline

Positives: I did really enjoy listening to this book and got through it really fast. The fact that neither of the main characters are remotely attracted to each other at first, finding each other's appearance scary and ugly, was original and interesting.
Negatives: Obviously, as it's a romance you know the two lead characters will fall in love and 'get it on'. However, it would have been nice if there were a few unexpected twists along the way that affect Ildiko & Brishen's relationship. Also, it's clear that a book 2 might be on the way but I wouldn't read it as I feel the story of Ildiko and Brishen's relationship has been concluded and there hasn't been enough outside of it in the plot of this book to entice me to read on.

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Glad I chose it to listen to

Read some of the reviews and was put off. However I kept coming back to it and finally took the leap of faith. Absolutely loved it. Would definitely recommend it.

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Wounderful and cozy read

Well written and read by a lovely voice. Contains adventure, relaxation, mystery and very seductive sex scenes, that tear your eyes by being beautiful.

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Mesmerizing storytelling

This is one of those times, when you are happy you took a chance on a new author and one of their stories. Kind of like getting to know a new kind of poetry. The combination of this story and the narrator is surprisingly much like that. The voice of the author and the narrator, both new to me, are so mesmerizing I have been in a kind of a daze the whole time listening. Just marveling. Very happy with this experience. And be in no doubt, this story is an experience.
At first when choosing to buy this story, I was worried it would include too much dread. But no, it is perfectly balanced with the wonder of new things, good storyline, plots and soft humor of all things. Making the story light enough to be perfect for me, even with the grim bits. Really good character development and world building helps. While I hesitate on the second story in the series, seems more grim, I want the third one. Probably am too curious to skip the next though. And most probably will go there right away, am hooked on the flair of this storytelling and don´t want another voice to ruin my haze.

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Arranged marriage love

Both the people, who are of different races, in the politicly arranged marriage accept their situation. No poor me, weeping etc they move forward and learn to love each other.
A strong story, a good listen and a good read.

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Amazing

I enjoyed every page of this book. Well written fmc and mmc were not annoying. friends to lover done so much well I really enjoyed it

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Glad I got this audiobook; beautifully narrated

Read the negative reviews but decided to listen to the sample & found myself disagreeing with the less-than-stellar comments. Really chuffed I got Radiance especially when travelling or waiting. I am a fan of Draven’s books and have read them all - several times for ‘Radiance’ and enjoyed the narration which is superb. I have Georgette Heyer’s audiobooks too and have heard a variety of narrators. This one for Draven is making me a fan of her style!

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