Blue Moon Rising

Forest Kingdom, Book 1

By: Simon R. Green

Narrated by: John Keating

Rupert didn't especially want to be a prince. And he certainly never asked to be the second son of a royal line that really didn't need a spare. So he was sent out to slay a dragon and prove himself - a quest straight out of legend. But he also discovered the kinds of things legends tend to leave out, as well as the usual demons, goblins, the dreaded Night Witch - and even worse terrors hidden in the shadows of Darkwood. Rupert did find a fiery dragon - and a beautiful princess to rescue. But the dragon turned out to be a better friend than anyone back at the castle, and with the evil of Darkwood spreading, Rupert was going to need all the friends he could get.

©1989 Simon R. Green (P)2014 Recorded Books

Fantastic series

I love all the books in the Forest Kingdom series, though I wish all of them were narrated like this, the dramatized adaptations are odd.

It doesn’t take itself too seriously

Simon R. Green’s Blue Moon Rising is a refreshing fantasy that subverts classic tropes in the most whimsical ways possible. Green excels at balancing sharp humor with a genuine sense of stakes, ensuring the comedy never undermines the dire situations the characters face. It’s a rare find that manages to be both a parody of the genre and a high-stakes adventure all at once.

However, the book isn’t without its quirks. My biggest criticism is that "sardonic" must be the author's favorite word; at times, it feels like he had a quota to meet on every page. If you can look past the repetitive vocabulary, you’re left with a witty, imaginative journey that breathes new life into old legends.

if you start this book just keep on listening

it took me a while to get into the book but all in all it was good. I had to get used to the very slite differences in inflection that the narrator gave each character but I did enjoy the grace of his reading style.

love the series and author

This story is written by my absolute favorite author and one of my favorite fantasy series!

Wonderful story, excellent reading

Thoroughly enjoyed this colorful adventure! Humor and intrigue and romance, artfully woven with a variety of well developed characters! Very well written and read!