Snakecharm

The Kiesha'ra, Book 2

By: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

Narrated by: Norm Lee

ZANE COBRIANA, COBRA shapeshifter, thanks the gods every day for Danica, his hawk pair bond, and the peace their union has brought to the avian and serpiente. Soon, Danica will have a child to carry on their royal line. But what should be a happy time is riddled with doubt.

Syfka, an ancient falcon, has arrived from Ahnmik claiming that one of her people is hidden in their midst. The falcons are more powerful than the avians and serpiente combined, and Syfka shows nothing but contempt for Zane and Danica’s alliance. To Zane’s horror, his own people seem just as appalled as Syfka is by the thought of a mixed-blood child becoming heir to the throne. Is Syfka’s lost falcon just a ruse to stir up controversy among them? The truth lies somewhere in their tangled pasts—and the search will redefine Zane and Danica’s fragile future.

©2004 Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (P)2005 Recorded Books

Good story, but the narration left my mind reeling.

I read this story for the first time 21 years ago, and honestly, I think now what I thought, then which is it was and is a good story. I think it was a little convoluted and heavy-handed with the set up for the third book as most second stories tend to be in series like this. Still, it’s enjoyable nonetheless, with the exception of the narration. Where I appreciate the attempt at an affectation and the pronunciation of most words, the mispronunciation of falcon completely pulled me out of the story and was very frustrating every time I heard Vulcan, in place of falcon.

Finally on Audible!!

This series has aged so well and was a fantasy masterpiece well before its time. I have been waiting for this book series to be on Audible for decades. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is a brilliant author and getting to re-experience this series in audio format definitely lived up to my expectations.

I love this series!!

The story telling is so beautifully captivating and the voice was perfect for the character!

Simply elegant!

There is a simplicity and elegance to this series that never gets old! Definitely adding to my yearly reading list!