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A Wizard
When his experiment goes horribly wrong, leaving an innocent man dead, Ambrose leaves the Wizard's Guild low in confidence and filled with guilt, for a wilderness rife with dastardly hunters and the surrealist of creatures, in search of a new purpose in life.
In his search for redemption, Ambrose wanders to the campfire of Bertold, a brute of a man who harbors a sadistic fixation with the torture of Bloodsuckers. This discovery opens a door for Ambrose in which he is forced to take a stand. A woman, the most beautiful Ambrose has ever laid eyes upon, is bolted to the ground by her wrists and ankles as Bertold waits for the sun to rise and roast her alive.
The wizard, displaying instant sympathy, calls his morals and magic into action in a bid to rescue the Bloodsucker from the brutal hands of the hunter...and what follows leads Ambrose on the most dangerous adventure of his life.
In his search for redemption, Ambrose wanders to the campfire of Bertold, a brute of a man who harbors a sadistic fixation with the torture of Bloodsuckers. This discovery opens a door for Ambrose in which he is forced to take a stand. A woman, the most beautiful Ambrose has ever laid eyes upon, is bolted to the ground by her wrists and ankles as Bertold waits for the sun to rise and roast her alive.
The wizard, displaying instant sympathy, calls his morals and magic into action in a bid to rescue the Bloodsucker from the brutal hands of the hunter...and what follows leads Ambrose on the most dangerous adventure of his life.
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Published May 6, 2016
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November 29, 2015
MUST READ if you haven't already! I would HIGHLY recommend! Such an incredibly written book. Filled with such passion, emotion, and definitely a lot of excitement that is guaranteed to leave you sitting at the edge of your seat! Could not put this book down for a second since the moment I started reading it. He definitely took a whole new turn with this book, yet still keeping the same amazing and unique writing style. And I'm absolutely impressed as hell!!! Have to definitely say it's one of my favorite new reads, in a very very long time!
July 31, 2017
Ambrose is in a self-imposed exile after he accidentally killed a man with his magic. Now this wizard roams the wilderness looking for a purpose and possibly for redemption. He comes across Bertold who has a bloodsucker imprisoned. He’s waiting for the sun to rise and roast her alive. Ambrose won’t stand for this and his actions change the course of his life, bringing unexpected companions into his life along with deadly danger.
This tale had some high points, some amusing moments, and a lot of info dumps. Sometimes I was totally engaged and sometimes I was bored. the villains are really easy to spot being brutish, so that took some of the suspense out of the book.
Florentina is the bloodsucker (vampire) that Ambrose rescued at the beginning of the tale. She’s got some dimension to her. She’s suffering from an illness that means she needs fresh blood. Ambrose vows to find a cure for her but his wizard skills are still in their fledgling state. He bumbles his way through the book. Florentina offers some wisdom and acts like a central spoke around which all the other characters rotate.
Each time we got a new character in this tale, there would be a big info dump that would mostly be their back story. It was a rather tedious way to get introduced to each character. It often took me away from the plot. From Florentina to Reggie to the Wolfboy to even Bertold. It was like reading a character development sheet instead of being an integrated part of the story.
Florentina and Ambrose fall in love almost instantly. It’s not even lust. It’s this deep soul-cleaving love. Since it was so automatic I had trouble getting behind it.
The Tookingtons were amusing. They were these little animated flowers that acted as an honor guard for Florentina. Definitely dangerous in great numbers.
By the end, Ambrose and his crew still have some things to wrap up. I smell a sequel in the making. I was very satisfied to see that Ambrose had found his tribe. He’s the stronger for it.
The Narration: Jake Urry is so good in every book I have listened to him narrate and his performance here doesn’t disappoint. He gives Florentina an accent. The Wolfboy gets his own unique voice. The ladies sound like actual women. Ambrose’s emotions are nicely displayed in this narration.
This tale had some high points, some amusing moments, and a lot of info dumps. Sometimes I was totally engaged and sometimes I was bored. the villains are really easy to spot being brutish, so that took some of the suspense out of the book.
Florentina is the bloodsucker (vampire) that Ambrose rescued at the beginning of the tale. She’s got some dimension to her. She’s suffering from an illness that means she needs fresh blood. Ambrose vows to find a cure for her but his wizard skills are still in their fledgling state. He bumbles his way through the book. Florentina offers some wisdom and acts like a central spoke around which all the other characters rotate.
Each time we got a new character in this tale, there would be a big info dump that would mostly be their back story. It was a rather tedious way to get introduced to each character. It often took me away from the plot. From Florentina to Reggie to the Wolfboy to even Bertold. It was like reading a character development sheet instead of being an integrated part of the story.
Florentina and Ambrose fall in love almost instantly. It’s not even lust. It’s this deep soul-cleaving love. Since it was so automatic I had trouble getting behind it.
The Tookingtons were amusing. They were these little animated flowers that acted as an honor guard for Florentina. Definitely dangerous in great numbers.
By the end, Ambrose and his crew still have some things to wrap up. I smell a sequel in the making. I was very satisfied to see that Ambrose had found his tribe. He’s the stronger for it.
The Narration: Jake Urry is so good in every book I have listened to him narrate and his performance here doesn’t disappoint. He gives Florentina an accent. The Wolfboy gets his own unique voice. The ladies sound like actual women. Ambrose’s emotions are nicely displayed in this narration.
December 16, 2015
This was a story in the lines of fantasy which I normally don't read but someone suggested it and I thought why not ? I found myself liking it a lot. The mans name in Ambrose and he feels guilt over the death of a man from his own actions ; when a "fair maiden" comes into his life I feel that he thinks this will lead to his redemption. It's swiftly told and a good read. Definitely recommend.
August 1, 2016
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.
Ambrose is a bungler of a wizard. Despite good intentions, he always screws up. When trying to impress his colleagues, he accidentally burns down a village. When trying to disarm a hunter, he accidentally kills him. When trying to make a flower grow larger, he accidentally summons nearly indestructible creatures hell bent on attacking him. So when he sets off to cure his love of an illness, you can bet he's going to screw this one up too. When he picks up a girl and wolf companions, i wondered if it was a subtle homage to Inspector Gadget, though they ended up not taking on the role of Penny and Brain after all.
It didn't end the way I expected, for better or for worse. I thought the ending was a little anti-climatic. I was a little let down by the villains, then I realized the plot wasn't really the main focus. The story unfolds as more as a coming-of-age tale, following characters as they change throughout the story. Bertold has come to a (partial) circle from a kind husband to monstrous hunter to ally. Reggie and Ambrose both grow from reckless children to more mature people. Florentina, once a impulsive girl, turns to a simple life.
Since the main characters are all pretty much kids, i would have preferred a younger sounding narrator. But i felt the narrator did well with what he had, using a more innocent voice for Reggie and a harsher voice for the villains. The character voices are all distinct so you can tell them apart.
Ambrose is a bungler of a wizard. Despite good intentions, he always screws up. When trying to impress his colleagues, he accidentally burns down a village. When trying to disarm a hunter, he accidentally kills him. When trying to make a flower grow larger, he accidentally summons nearly indestructible creatures hell bent on attacking him. So when he sets off to cure his love of an illness, you can bet he's going to screw this one up too. When he picks up a girl and wolf companions, i wondered if it was a subtle homage to Inspector Gadget, though they ended up not taking on the role of Penny and Brain after all.
It didn't end the way I expected, for better or for worse. I thought the ending was a little anti-climatic. I was a little let down by the villains, then I realized the plot wasn't really the main focus. The story unfolds as more as a coming-of-age tale, following characters as they change throughout the story. Bertold has come to a (partial) circle from a kind husband to monstrous hunter to ally. Reggie and Ambrose both grow from reckless children to more mature people. Florentina, once a impulsive girl, turns to a simple life.
Since the main characters are all pretty much kids, i would have preferred a younger sounding narrator. But i felt the narrator did well with what he had, using a more innocent voice for Reggie and a harsher voice for the villains. The character voices are all distinct so you can tell them apart.
October 5, 2016
Audiobookk review: 4 STARS (narrator Jake Urry - 5 STARS)
I've read many stories about wizard's and this one took me by surprise in many places. Quite a few situations in this story is unexpected and uconventional. However, it's an entertaining story in every way and will keep you listening.
Ambrose is a wizard followed by good intentions and bad luck. He fails many times in using his magic the intended way and that will make you smile and sometimes laugh.
I couldn't quite figure out the plot in this story and it could go one way or the other in my head. I had a problem with the term 'bloodsuckers' - just call them for what they are - vampires!
You'll meet many other creatures, that will give Ambrose the time of the day. You'll also get some light romance and I don't think this book is for kids, because you'll run into some horror elements.
Jake Urry did a great narration once again and he always gives me the chills when he comes up with his horror voices. When Jake is narrating he is a wolf in sheep's clothing! From the sweet and good Ambrose to a horrible creature makes me gasp, when Jake is performing!
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
I've read many stories about wizard's and this one took me by surprise in many places. Quite a few situations in this story is unexpected and uconventional. However, it's an entertaining story in every way and will keep you listening.
Ambrose is a wizard followed by good intentions and bad luck. He fails many times in using his magic the intended way and that will make you smile and sometimes laugh.
I couldn't quite figure out the plot in this story and it could go one way or the other in my head. I had a problem with the term 'bloodsuckers' - just call them for what they are - vampires!
You'll meet many other creatures, that will give Ambrose the time of the day. You'll also get some light romance and I don't think this book is for kids, because you'll run into some horror elements.
Jake Urry did a great narration once again and he always gives me the chills when he comes up with his horror voices. When Jake is narrating he is a wolf in sheep's clothing! From the sweet and good Ambrose to a horrible creature makes me gasp, when Jake is performing!
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
September 4, 2016
Fast Paced with an array of different Creatures..
This is an adventure story about retribution and second chances.
Ambrose, the male lead, is on a soul searching journey where he encounters Florentina, a vampire, who
is in search of a cure for her "infection".
An odd romance develops between the pair, however, their paths must split but they hope to meet up again soon.
Overall, this was an interesting book, the story had a little bit of everything and was quit an entertaining read or listen.
Jake Urry did a good job with the narration.
Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
June 17, 2016
Amazing listen, it wasn't as dark as I first feared, thankfully... A good deal of the characters were really likeable, even loveable! Without the sexy bits, don't worry there isn't too many of those, this would be a great young adult read. I absolutely love & adore the " Tookingtons". This book is mammoth & could become one of the all time greats. Narrated by Jake Urry an outstanding narrator.
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