The Reluctant King

By: Rachel Higginson

Narrated by: Josh Hurley, Bailey Carr

Avalon St. Andrews has endured Hell and war in an attempt to secure freedom and immortality for his people. Raised and conditioned to be both warrior and leader, he now sits on a throne with his sister Eden, governing the Kingdom in peace. While his people enjoy the benefits of his struggle and loss, he is restless, bored and alone.

Avalon is summoned to fight in order to save his people once more as the Kingdom is threatened by a brand new evil. In addition to reigning in a kingship he doesn't want, he is fighting against the very people he has fought so hard to protect. They are determined to throw away their newfound freedom and their newfound leaders.

In this war and in this kingship he feels alone. And for the first time he feels hollow. That is until Amelia Cartier shows up, invading his every thought and shaking up his carefully controlled world.

Now he faces yet another battle - making Amelia his queen.

©2012 Rachel Higginson (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

A nice switch

I really enjoyed the story for Avalon's life. I am happy to also be kept in sync with everyone else as well. I wish the book had covered more of the story after the ambush at the engagement party and I really wanted to hear more about Lilly's fate. I like the closeness that he shares with his sister as well as his family, adopted, foster family. I enjoyed this story but it could have given more.

Story Slightly Juvenile but Good Continuation of Series

I enjoyed the earlier books in this series and it’s narrator (except for her atrocious French accent). Was a little disappointed in the change of narrator, though I understand as the POV has changed. New narrator is MUCH better at accents but voice is fairly young and juvenile. Story is mostly good. I expect follow-up books to be stronger in storyline. This seems to be a setup for more interesting action. Disappointed again in the author’s depiction of Machu Picchu. Clearly, she has never been there, as the story makes no sense for anyone who has. For one, you can’t drive a vehicle into town - you can only get there by train or tour bus. Story is mostly mushy love stuff with only a few parts pushing the plot forward. I don’t mind love stuff by any means, but somehow the narrator’s voice made it seem quite childish. Whereas, in the earlier books, I was able to enjoy unfolding romances. I think if this was standalone, I wouldn’t be a fan. But since I’m mid-series and know there’s better story to come, I can forgive the weakness and cheesiness of this one as I look forward to a more mature follow-up.

Ahhh… Avalon. Love him!

I loved Avalon’s book! After the first 4 books being from Eden’s point of view it was great to hear one from her brother’s perspective. I enjoy the characters and the plot. And loved the narration of Avalon. Very well done.

interesting

it was interesting to see the mc change, but story wasn't as complying as the first 5. maybe because it felt more like a romance novel. but still love the world.

Too much cursing

Male lead’s mouth is ever other word a curse word. He has a huge ego and definitely not as likable as in previous books. Very disappointed