Summernight

A Tale of Fantasy and Magic, Bridge of Legends, Book 1

By: Sarah K. L. Wilson

Narrated by: Patrick Huyler of Fox and Raven Media

From the USA Today best-selling author of Dragon School comes the first novel in a vibrant, intricate fantasy world filled with unexpected adventure.

Legends used to walk the Dragonblood Plains - great heroes now dead who left bloody scars across the face of the world. They are waking.

For Tamerlan - an alchemist’s apprentice, sold to the guild in his teens - the only thing that matters is his desperate quest to save his sister from being sacrificed to the dragon at the height of the Summernight festival.

For Marielle - a Scenter for the Jingen City Watch who can read spiritual residues - all that matters is serving justice to protect her city.

But when Tamerlan stumbles upon an ancient magic that calls the Legends forth, and Marielle scents what he’s done and starts her pursuit, they begin a chain of events that can’t be stopped - a chain that will wake the Legends, call the dragons, and change everything.

Summernight is book one of the Bridge of Legends series. Leap into this gripping fantasy story of dragons, legends, and misused power, that fans are calling "addictive" and “spellbinding”.

©2019 Sarah K. L. Wilson (P)2020 Sarah K. L. Wilson

Good for first time

As far as I know, this is the first audio book that these guys do. And therefore there are some minor problems. The largest being that the inflection is sometimes on the wrong word and pauses is at the wrong places. Other than that: good job! (Came here from the WoT Spoiler podcast)

That voice is like velvet with a sword.

Such a beginning, in a chain of beginnings. Awesome work. Always you'll have my heart, farm.

Narrative passionless

The story was okay although I think the hero is an idiot. The narration led to my not finishing the book. It is colorless and had no passion. There wasn’t much of a distinction in voices. This was just somebody reading a book. Guess I’ve been spoiled by the Stormlight Archive narrators. Just FYI this is a 5 book series and this is the only audible title.

What an adventure!

I got to listen to this at the courtesy of the author in exchange for a review, it was stupendous.

This is a story of epic proportions. I loved the world building, which felt fantastical, original, and yet somehow wove in elements that were really familiar to ground the reader within it. I loved the characters, especially Jhinn, he was utterly delightful. I can’t get enough of supporting characters who really drive a story forward.

I really enjoyed the originality in Marielle’s character: that she can’t see color, but can smell it in the emotions and actions that swirl about her. It’s a very artistic approach to things that makes the world that much more vivid and enthralling.

And those final chapters? Yikes! That was an incredible ride. Written so well that it felt like I was experiencing it first hand.

Totally worth the time to read (or listen to).

The narration was a little dry for my personal taste, but I will gladly listen to this again and again. It was certainly well produced, and well performed, (just personal preference).

Hard to get into the story

I had a hard time getting into the story. I can usually get through a book, but had to force myself to listen when I did. There was just something about it I could not connect with. I had no interest in the characters or there success.