Cassandra's Challenge
The Imperial Series, Book 1
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Cassandra's Challenge
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Narrated by:
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Ian Gordon
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Jennifer Gill
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Jess Friedman
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Gary Gordon
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By:
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M.K. Eidem
About this listen
Cassandra Chamberlain has always stood out. It's hard not to at 6'1" and 165 pounds, with jet black hair and sapphire blue eyes. And if that isn't enough, she is also brilliant, graduating from Harvard at 15, teaching at MIT at 19, and up for the prestigious Magellan Award at 25. She's never really fit in. Not with her peers, not with her contemporaries, only with her family.
But everything changes when the Earth is attacked, and Cassandra and her niece, Victoria, are the only survivors. Suddenly the smartest woman on the planet has to relearn everything. Everything she's believed to be true is challenged, and she has to learn to survive, not only for herself but for Victoria, because someone wants them dead.
Admiral William Zafar is the youngest Admiral ever in the Coalition fleet, the hero of the Battle of Fayal. At 7'1", he's 325 pounds of Carinian male in his prime who is feared and respected throughout the fleet. He is a royal from the House of Protection, carrying its birthmark, and considers its king one of his oldest friends.
But when the Regulians destroy a previously unknown planet, leaving only two survivors, he finds he's willing to risk it all to protect the woman he loves from the Regulians and the Carinian traitor that wants her dead.
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I must speak of the performance of this audible book first. We have a relatively good narrator but what brings the book to life are the specific female and male voices for each of the characters and the background sound effects that bring each scene to life without actual visual. This is the first I've experienced and it's like experiencing a movie with everything except visual input.
The story itself was entertaining and certain aspects of it showed in-depth understanding, research and development of scientific issues/ideas from which flowed a believable story. A few points are taken away for the predictable aspects of the story and the over indulgence and dull delivery of erotic parts.
Generally I found the book very interesting and endearingly romantic. I also think there is a lot especially on the political front from which further books in the series can build upon. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
Like Listening to A Movie
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If you could sum up Cassandra's Challenge in three words, what would they be?
Phenomenally creative performance.Who was your favorite character and why?
William, a wonderful, strong hero who is a combination of a powerful historical buccanner of earth and a handsome sci-fi alien.Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?
Again, WillIam portrayed by Ian Gordon. He has the voice of the most amazing hero and he brought the Admeral to life as no other could.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me feel excited, angry, kept me on the edge of my seat and putting myself in the mindset of the heroine, totally treasured.Any additional comments?
The storyline was detailed, creative and entertaining, however the performance was even more impressive, just wonderful. If you have never read or listened to MK Eidem, please try this, you will not be disappointedThe most amazing audible romance I own.
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I'm pretty sure I laughed in all the wrong places. For example, every time the narrator had to cry, I was in stitches. My daughter does a better fake cry when she's trying to get her way. Maybe they meant to inject a bit of humour? I certainly took it that way.
I loved that our leading lady was the tour de force in this piece. She's smart, able to physically defend herself, and really family oriented. I mean she's so smart she did 5 PhDs before the age of 30 - pahahahaha! Maybe she was bored? The voice of Cassandra was a bit too pious and clipped for my taste there was enough intrigue in the story to keep me hooked on the story unfolding rather than the h's voice.
Not sure I would have laughed this much just reading the book but listening to it was a great! Loved the sexy rumble of Admiral Zafar's voice even if he was sometimes a hothead with boorish manners that made me roll my eyes, but I even enjoyed the eye rolling!
Of course, the key thing for me is that it all ends happily. I'm dealing with enough stress and uncertainty in real life, I don't need to look for more in a book. The HEA on this doesn't disappoint.
So yes, depending on your mood this is anywhere from a 3 to 5 star read. I'm heading for the next one!
4 stars probably for all the wrong reasons
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Pretty ok!
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What a Challenge
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