Dryad-Born

Whispers from Mirrowen, Book 2

By: Jeff Wheeler

Narrated by: Sue Pitkin

In the scourged kingdoms of Mirrowen, little hope survives.

Rumors stir of a hidden child who can stop the devastating plagues — and the race to find her has begun. The ruthless ruler of Kenatos, the Arch-Rike, and the people pledged to stopping him will do anything to make sure they’re the ones to reach her first.

Because even though young Phae may be unaware that she is the long-lost daughter of Tyrus — the Arch-Rike’s rival — there is no mistaking her gift. She not only wields the dangerous fireblood, but she can also steal the memories of anyone who looks into her eyes. Both Fireblood and Dryad-born, she alone can survive the Scourgelands long enough to learn the secrets hidden within the oaks — secrets that may reveal the origins of the plagues…and how to fight them.

Now Phae must learn to accept her newfound destiny or forever fear the steadfast evil of the Arch-Rike.

©2014 Jeff Wheeler (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Great story, dismal narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Jeff Weaver creates compelling and complex worlds and characters, and this book is no exception. Unless they re-do it with a different narrator though, do yourself a favor and just read it.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Every time she made the word 'skeletal' rhyme with 'beetle' I was so dumbfounded that I had to back up to see what I missed while shaking my head. Several of the voices she characterized were shrill, annoying and over-done. I have heard many audio books in my day, and this was among the worst narration I have ever encountered.

Any additional comments?

You might want to consider re-doing this series with a worthwhile narrator.

Like the story, not the narrator

The series changed narrators between first and second books. The new narrator makes all the male characters sound like weaselly nauseated old men, it is horrendous. The story is good though.

the narrator

the narrator sounded like she had a mouthful of saliva the whole time and needed to wipe her mouth you get used to it but it was really annoying other than that a good book

Disappointing narrator

Not the original narrator. Usually this doesn't bother me. But this narrator does not do a good job of distinguishing between characters and I would be lost. Hard to finish

Ahhh..that we should get to go to Mirrowen

Love this writer and the tales he weaves. very engaging and the narrator is perfect.!