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  • By: TJ Klune
  • Narrated by: Michael Lesley
  • Length: 19 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (429 ratings)
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The Lightning-Struck Heart

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Michael Lesley
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Summary

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident.

Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows.

When Sam's 14, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds.

At 15, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle - Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed.

Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the king sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have.

Or, so he thinks.

©2015 TJ Klune (P)2015 Dreamspinner Press

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Utterly hilarious

So incredibly entertaining. Narrated in a magnificent way.
Loved the diverse characters. Loved the modern culture injected in a fantasy novel.

I listened to the whole thing in a few days... They were fantastic days!

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Great fun

A great story told with gusto. The narration really suited the characters and the storytelling

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A Sweet Romance to Warm the Heart

I picked up this audiobook on a whim as I like MM fiction with a nice story. This one did not disappoint!

Technically the audiobook was excellent. The sound levels were great, the enunciation by the narrator was clear (which is good as I'm a slightly deaf) and the narrator's range was excellent, you could easily tell which character was talking even if you dropped into the middle of the story (the story is written in first-person form). From reading the narrator's blog he even gives information on how he prepares his audiobooks and what software etc. he uses.

The story of the book is an absolute hoot, based upon the angst between the two main protagonists and their surrounding friends. The overall story (no spoilers!) is about a young boy (Sam Haversford) who discovers he's a wizard and is taken into Castle Lockes to become apprentice. As he grows up he becomes smitten with Ryan Foxheart (the Dreamiest Dream to Ever Have Been Dreamed - must be true as it is capitalised) but Ryan is promised to the cold-hearted Prince Justin, until said Prince is princenapped by a sexually aggressive dragon, so Sam, Ryan and Sam's friends Tiggy the half-giant and Gary the gay unicorn lacking his horn go to rescue him. Gary is brilliant, almost like a equine drag queen!

I loved this audiobook. Personally I am currently getting over the death of one of my best friends due to cancer and this audiobook shone a little light into a somewhat dark place. I'm going to buy the rest of the series (already bought the kindle books).

I never thought I would prefer an audiobook to a real book (I generally use audiobooks in the car) but I'm now eulogising this book to all my friends and forcing my husband to listen to it too (he does enjoy it).

Completely And Utterly Recommended (capitalised so its official now!).

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You’ll love this if you’re a basic gay.

The narration is ok, regarding the quality of the story, if it were written by one of my students, I would be happy with it. However they are ages 9 to 10… and the story reads as if it has been written by an angst ridden, pre-pubescent gay kid, who has watched far too much RuPaul and viral videos on social media. If you have the mental acuity of a mountain troll, and want an easy listen then this is the book for you… you big basic gay you lol.

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made it through 15 minutes.

wanted to love it. looked forward to it. absolutely hated it. wanted to punch all characters. inspired violence.

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Epic and Awesome

A joy to listen to
Characters are brought to life impeccably and once again TJ Klune has proved that LGBT fiction and fantasy can be fun, engaging and positive. Bravo to all involved. Now can we have the sequel?

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a light hearted tale,funny yet thought provoking

What made the experience of listening to The Lightning-Struck Heart the most enjoyable?

the narrator, very good all the different characters all had a life of there own...

What did you like best about this story?

the love between friends, i.e. Sams love for Gary and tiggy and theirs for him

Which character – as performed by Michael Lesley – was your favourite?

well Sam of course.. and Gary.. and Tiggy..

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the ballad of Sam, Gary and Tiggy.. really moving

Any additional comments?

I agree with other reviewers, this is very funny in the main, sad at times and thought provoking at others. some things where predictable.(as you would expect) but mainly a good tale with plenty of action..I have slated one of TJ Klunes other books, but this one is really good, and I look forward to the next one. if there is to be one..

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Amazing narrator

I was a bit dubious about this book when I read the summary and saw the length of it but I must say I was brilliantly surprised. Instead of being a lengthy bore fest, the story is filled with action and adventure. The narrator has got to be one of the best - the characterisation, accents and effects were fabulous and I found myself using every opportunity to carry on listening to the story. Brilliant! Will definitely be getting the next in the series

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Best book I have listened to for a long time!!!!!!

Love this book! Interesting topic, you flow right into it and through the hole book. Funny, sassy and vulnerable at the same time. So I am sooooo glad this is a serie. I laughed and cried, so just read this book! The narrator is perfect!

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very camp

i must admit when i first started listening to this book that i had made a mistake. It dad take a few chapters to get into the style of narration and story. I kept at it and eventually appreciated the story. very camp very funny and a very good book, if you want to laugh this is the book for you.

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