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A Blight of Blackwings

The Seven Kennings, Book 2

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A Blight of Blackwings

By: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Luke Daniels, Xe Sands
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Following A Plague of Giants comes the second novel in the Seven Kennings series - an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles.

©2020 Kevin Hearne (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

Critic Reviews

"Truly epic fantasy." (James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost)

"This isn't just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it's a damned hurricane." (Jason M. Hough, New York Times best-selling author)

"A rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless...merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart." (Delilah S. Dawson)
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Kevin Hearne is doing something wonderful with these stories. Weaving together multiple voices from diverse characters in true bardic story telling fashion. It took me a little while to get into the first audiobook, but it is so worth persisting, and sorting out who is who. The voice actors are wonderful, bringing the tales to life. It is truly an epic tale, taking different perspectives and showing how people can be brought together, to understand each other, and change their world for the better. I can't wait for the third book. Highly highly recommend this series.

Masterful story telling. I've loved it.

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It's an interesting and diverse world that Hearne has created here. Rich in culture and magic. Many of the characters are endearing & you can't help wondering how things will turn out for them. The narrator Luke Daniels is talented & I've listened to him speak on other titles. However here I find his tone & accents a bit too comedic and over the top for use in non-humorous scenes. Xe Sands provides a subtler performance for the female leads.

an interesting listen

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If you liked the Iron Druid, this has a very different tone focussed on death and loss

Nothing like the Iron Druid focused on death and loss

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