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Erdemen Honor #1.5
Heroes
Alternate Cover Edition B00A5ZVIYM
A brother and sister play at being heroes, and the game changes their lives.
This is a NOVELLA and is about 16,200 words. It stands alone but is set about 12 years after Street Fox and several generations after The King's Sword. It is concurrent with an upcoming novel.
A brother and sister play at being heroes, and the game changes their lives.
This is a NOVELLA and is about 16,200 words. It stands alone but is set about 12 years after Street Fox and several generations after The King's Sword. It is concurrent with an upcoming novel.
- GenresFantasy
Unknown Binding
First published November 11, 2012
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C.J. Brightley
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
February 8, 2017
Two children like to play at Heroes but the adventures they have are anything but a game. One of their rescues ends up changing their lives. I was lucky enough to get a copy of the audiobook which I really enjoyed. This is the first of the Erdemen books I have read but I will be reading more after this.
January 4, 2018
The start of the book somehow reminded me of Peter Pan, captured by the pirates. That feeling was reinforced as the first chapter continued but gradually dropped away as I was enveloped in a medieval world of peasant and noble. Although part of a series, this novella stands well on its own and is complete unto itself. I had the pleasure of enjoying the audio version which kept me enthralled. It was rather like listening to a storyteller sharing tales of long ago. The narration is not perfect but the narrator's vocal range brought the characters to life. My first reaction upon finishing was to reach for another story set in this world.
July 12, 2016
Quite enjoyable. The idea of two children (successfully) playing at being heroes against real bandits was genius. The rest of the story is good but feels a bit like a prelude to something else. Interestingly, after the rather torrid emotions of "A Cold Wind", the characters are all rather buttoned-up about their feelings here, though everything comes out in their actions.
Frustratingly, I have now managed to buy "Heroes" and "Street Fox" separately, which means I may never get to read the third story in the compilation volume... grr.
Frustratingly, I have now managed to buy "Heroes" and "Street Fox" separately, which means I may never get to read the third story in the compilation volume... grr.
April 7, 2017
I really enjoyed this entertaining audiobook. You soon became attached to the "heroes." A brother and sister team who rescue people from bandits as part of a game. This game leads them into trouble but it also paves the way to their future. Even though it is fairly short, there is a lot of enjoyable story packed in there. It has action, suspense, humour, romance and some great characters. The narration took a little bit to grow on me but in the end I thought he fit the story and characters well. I received the audiobook at no cost and under no obligation.
March 24, 2016
A fun read in the world of Erdemen. The characters were well crafted and it was easy to identify with them and slip into their world for awhile. I could not put this down and was sad when I finished it. But not too sad, because I have another CJ Brightley story in my reading queue.
May 28, 2017
"A Hero's Story"
Would you consider the audio edition of Heroes to be better than the print version?
I have not read the book. I loved the audiobook.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Heroes?
When she asked they not let her brother know she cried.
What does E. Allen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He made the Heroes game sound inviting and exciting. I don't think it would have appealed to me if I had read it.
Also, he provided the POV with a masculine voice, who admired his little sister and had a low self esteem, without sounding wimpy.
E. Allen was nearly perfect for this book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. It was a novella and it flowed very quickly.
Any additional comments?
I'd be very interested in listening to The Erdemen series if they became available in audiobook.
My review, as posted on audible.com
Would you consider the audio edition of Heroes to be better than the print version?
I have not read the book. I loved the audiobook.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Heroes?
When she asked they not let her brother know she cried.
What does E. Allen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He made the Heroes game sound inviting and exciting. I don't think it would have appealed to me if I had read it.
Also, he provided the POV with a masculine voice, who admired his little sister and had a low self esteem, without sounding wimpy.
E. Allen was nearly perfect for this book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. It was a novella and it flowed very quickly.
Any additional comments?
I'd be very interested in listening to The Erdemen series if they became available in audiobook.
My review, as posted on audible.com
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