Shadowborn's Terror

The Magician's Brother, Book 4

By: HDA Roberts

Narrated by: Kevin Kemp

A new drug is flooding the streets, capable of giving Magic to humans. It's addictive, powerful... and not what people think it is.

I make a powerful new enemy, alienating the other Archons in the process, and she's clever enough to make me regret it, drawing me ever deeper into a web of vice, power, and evil that I struggle to untangle before it's too late.

I discover new allies but also new threats and terrors from when humanity was young. Monsters close in from every side, bringing heartbreak, loss, and guilt. It will take everything I have to get out of this with my sanity intact and my precious hide in one piece.

And that doesn't even cover the second fairy princess, the large coven of vampires, the crazy Death Mage I get stuck with, and a city so foul it's known simply as Gomorrah.

To think there was a time when I thought getting attacked by a Demon King was the worst thing that could happen to me...

©2019 HDA Roberts (P)2023 Podium Audio

Incessant flirting with a smidge of hypocrisy

Enjoyed it overall. I love the characters and Im excited to continue the story. Matthew is clever but still believably a naive teenager with a penchant for concussions.

That being said... I had to fast foward through some parts that were just non stop repeated gushing. I'm not sure how many times someone can be "kissed on the cheek" in one book. Also the justifying of drugging and R**e regardless of how supernatural it is, was a bit gross. As well, the damning vitriol towards one torturer and the complete forgiveness of another because "all life is precious" came off as more like "all life is precious"..if it's convenient for me and I didn't see the bad parts first hand. All in all I'm getting the next one if that says anything.
So if you can tolerate a not so starry eyed teenager who's moral compass is skewed towards convienience then by all means pick it up.

Great story almost 5 stars

I really like almost everything here. the story, plot, characters all fully rounded and deep. very well written.
Kevin Kemp is a good narrator 75% of the time. I find his portrayal of the majority of female characters to be frustrating and irritating, though. Most female voices are done in quiet, almost whispering level. This produces 2 issues: half the time I cannot hear the words and it depicts women as soft and subservient. Thankfully this is only about 20-25% of the story. Male voices are relatable, fun and a joy to listen to.

Another Great Story, Can't Wait for Part 5

Great book and great performance, the tempo was great and this story managed to build on a lot of previously established plot lines while establishing many new avenues to go down.

Good all around except one bit

Good story and performance only one bit after he showed his evidence and then nothing was done about that lady made me scratch my head but whatever

Good

Love it well worth the wait. Looking forward to the next one. Hoping that the next one comes soon.