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Witchmark

By: C. L. Polk
Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
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A stunning, addictive fantasy debut that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance in an original world with a historical WWI tone. In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a world war, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own.

Moving at a brilliant pace and pulsing with deadly intrigue and unforgettable characters, Witchmark grabs listeners and doesn't let go until the thrilling conclusion.

Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be a slave to his family's interest or to be committed to a witches' asylum. He went to war to escape his destiny and came home a different man, but he couldn't leave his past behind. The war between Aeland and Laneer leaves men changed, strangers to their friends and family. Even after faking his own death and reinventing himself as a doctor at a cash-strapped veteran's hospital, Miles can't hide what he truly is.

©2018 C. L. Polk (P)2018 Recorded Books Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy War Destiny Romance Witchcraft Magic Users LGBTQIA+
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thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters, I found the ideas novel and intriguing. thanks to the author

loved the story engaging characters

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If only there was more..

At first I found the narration droll but the voice was so unusual I kept listening. I am so grateful I did. The narrator was the perfect fit; emotion creeping ever so gently as the bond between characters grew.

Mystical with an aged historical element, I loved truly this book. Thank you .

More than a beautiful love story

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ok I'll be honest. I struggled to start because I realised I had the same narrator from a previous book and his continuous tone never seemed to change. The tone suited to the dramatic parts but not for the more mundane. Story was interesting, a bit slow developing, but again, I nearly gave it away because of the voice. He is clear and well enunciated but the content tone that never seemed to change irritated me immensely. it might just be me but that is how I felt.

WITCHES

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I'll be honest, I only persevered through this because I knew it would be a short one. The narrators constant monotone and almost nonexistent voice-acting made the story not only difficult to be drawn into, but hard to follow (there were moments of dialogue exchange between the main male characters that was impossible to follow because both of them sounded the same - and they obviously talk a lot to each other!).

The story line was interesting enough but I felt like so many things were left unexplored, which is almost expected with such a short novel, but considering the rich world was one of the only highlights of the book, it probably deserved a bit more attention.

The characters were frustrating and I felt a bit one-dimensional. While I really wanted to get behind the main romance - it just really lacked any depth, mostly because the characters involved did. Observing the story unfold from Miles' eyes would hopefully give him a bit more substance, but unfortunately he too is a bit of a wet blanket. The story starts with the intriguing premise of him 'running away from his past' and once he begins to be inevitably drawn back and you learn what he ran from, well. He doesn't really put up much of a fight about it. It's a wonder anything got done by the main trio between the disfunction and distrust between Miles and Grace (No redeeming qualities about that sibling relationship in my eyes), and the complete lack of chemistry in the romance. (If I had to give a star for characters it would be one, and that would be solely because of Robin. Any and all the personality and admirable qualities went to her.)

Three stars goes towards the world-building - which I only wish was built more. A beautiful magical historical setting. I think my favourite scenes would be those of Miles cycling around, or doing idle rounds in the hospital. The mundane little fillers really made this world.

Good Plot, Lacklustre Performance, Dull Characters

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Could have used a few sex scenes.

Excellent mystery of the lost souls.

Looking forward to more.

Great book.

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