Delta

Echoes of New York, Book 1

By: Jordan Elizabeth

Narrated by: Danae Bianes

Lottie Madison has an almost idyllic life in Delta, until the state decides to destroy the village to create a reservoir. As friends and neighbors move away, their houses are reduced to rubble.

Lottie’s parents hang on, convinced an old magic will protect them and their family home. All magic comes with a price. Lottie fears if the magic is real, the price will be her own life.

©2019 Jordan Elizabeth Hallak (P)2019 Jordan Elizabeth Hallak

Great Narration

Delta was narrated clearly and wonderfully for an easy and enjoyable listening experience. The story is gripping and truly captures the audience.

Not what one would expect after reading the blurb

This story appears to be a mixture of fantasy (magic) and "political" thriller like so many old environmental movies.
But I couldn't be farther from the true... The magic theme is there but only as an illusion. And the political part is also there but not the main focus. In reality, this story has an amazing twist that will make it worth to reach the end.
Still, besides the main turning point of the story, I can't say it was a great page turner.
The narration is good and a great fit for the main character.

Okay

I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.

I was very interested in this book as I grew up not far from the area described in the book. However, I found a real lack of development of the characters and I found the MC Lottie to be generic and not very interesting. The story wrap up was quick - and lacked tension. As I listened to this book, I found my mind drifting many times so I had rewind and listen to parts of it again. Overall, it was just okay for me.

Delta bk 1

This was a really good read!The whole story of a town being taken apart and moved then covered in water is old yet made new again in Delta.I look forward to book 2.Danae Blanes was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

Short but Intense

Lottie is happy in the town of Delta. As her 17th birthday approaches, she’s introduced to her great aunt, Flora, who for mysterious reasons, does not leave her home. When the government comes in, interested in breaking the nearby reservoir, they leave the residents no choice but to leave. Lottie refuses though, confident that there are outside forces in control. Forces that will keep her and her family safe no matter what.

Like other Jordan Elizabeth books, this story packs a real punch in just a couple hours. The plot was intense, and Lottie was a relatable character. The ending of this novella makes me curious as to what book two could have in store.

Narration fit the tone well.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.