Writing needs editing; reading is tedious and painful.
The author tries so hard to make his reading sound intense and dark that it comes off as a joke. It's painful to listen to, and the story wasn't that good, either. Some people say it gets better with time. But the poor reading is so distracting that I can't finish the second episode. I know writing and recording is hard, and I try to give new authors the benefit of the doubt. However, that only goes so far. Perhaps if someone were editing for him, and someone else read it, it might be worthwhile. But as it stands? No.
Maid Mirawyn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/27/11
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This well-written novel by (far as I can tell) first-time podcaster J.A. Areces is a fantastic novel about witches, wizards, and finding oneself after high school. There are elements similar to many popular magic-infused novels of today and includes pop-culture references of our day and age. My...Read full review »
JosiePosies via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/21/08
This podiobook is simply brilliant. It is over all very well written, well read and the mood sounds and music just take it one step further. J. A. Areces should be very proud as this is a book that undoubtedly holds its own in comparison with "real" audiobooks. In spite of a few grammatical...Read full review »
TwilitMind via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 02/23/09
Really enjoyed this, really enjoyed the second book, and currently enjoying the third in this brilliant trilogy. Heres hoping there will be more. J A Areces narrates brilliantly giving each character a voice of their own. Highly recommend this podcast if u like wizardry & magic.
PureAurora via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/08/10
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