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Wolfsbane by Patricia Briggs Narrator: Katherine Kellgren
Series: Sianim #4, Aralorn #2
Published by Audible Studios on November 02, 2010
Genres: Fantasy Romance, High Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Length: 9 hours and 28 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Bought
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Goodreads
The exciting follow-up to New York Times #1 best-selling author Patricia Briggs' Masques features the further adventures of the shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn.
Aralorn's dangerous existence has taken her far from her aristocratic roots and kept her from her homeland for more than a decade. Now, she must return home to mourn the death of her father, the Lyon of Lambshold. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive, they discover that home is gone forever and they must take on an old enemy more sinister than they ever could have imagined.
Katherine Kellgren, the voice of Masques and one of Audible's favorite narrators, returns to take listeners on this new adventure.
BONUS AUDIO: Includes an introduction written and read by author Patricia Briggs.
** Note: This novel starts with an introduction by the author herself explaining the updated edition. **
I finished listening to Masques and just had to dive into Aralorn and Wolf’s next story, Wolfsbane. Their are two other titles before Wolfsbane in the Sianim series, I have yet to listen to them, but plan too, and this is the second in the Aralorn series. I’m so glad I grabbed this one next.
I’m in heaven. Briggs did an stunning job with this novel. The storytelling is magical, vivid, and just all-around outstanding. You are pulled into the story from the moment it starts and each additional moment keeps you in rapture.
When we start Aralon is on her way home for her father, the Lion of Lions Guard’s, funeral. Wolf is not with her. He has just up and disappeared. He’s been doing this a lot throughout the years that they have been together. It’s his way of not getting attached, but we know and so does Aralon that both are attached.
I adored getting to see Aralon’s family. We meet her father’s family as well as the shape shifters side. Many don’t like Aralon and some even fear her. It was sad to see this, but Aralon new that she didn’t really belong and did the right thing in leaving even if some of her family missed her. Things would not have been good if she stayed.
Briggs weaves a story full of adventure and we learn fast that it’s a trap for both Wolf and Aralon. We get to meet a Death Goddess, Aralon’s family, some of the shape shifters, and who knows; the A Majie may not be gone as they thought.
It’s an epic fantasy full of twists, turns, and stories inside stories. I can’t stop thinking about this world and characters and what might come next for them. It’s one mind-blowing listen.
Narration: Katherine Kellgren did an exceptional job with her narration. The storytelling was striking and the magical fight scenes were extraordinary. All the voices where distinctive, pleasant, and nice. I have to say I’m oh so glad I listened. I highly recommend the audiobook for Aralorn’s stories.
Rated: 5 Star
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About Patricia Briggs
Patricia is the #1 New York Times best selling author of the Mercy Thompson series and has written twenty four novels to date; she is currently writing novel number twenty five. She has short stories in several anthologies, as well as a series of comic books and graphic novels based on her Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series. Patty began her career writing traditional high fantasy novels in 1993, and shifted gears in 2006 to write urban fantasy. Moon Called was the first of her signature series about Mercy; the non-stop adventure left readers wanting more and word of this exciting new urban fantasy series about a shape-shifting mechanic spread quickly. The series has continued to grow in popularity with the release of each book. Patty also writes the Alpha and Omega series, which are set in the same world as the Mercy Thompson novels; what began as a novella expanded into a full new series, all of which debuted on the NY Times bestsellers list as well.
I need to try this one. I really enjoyed the first book.
I loved the first book too. Hope you enjoy!
Hope you enjoy! Happy Listening.
Wait… I”m confused… are there two overlapping series – like Mercy and Alpha Omega? Should they be read in chronological order?
Their are 4 books in the Sianim series. Their are 2 books/stories on Aralorn/Wolf in the Aralorn series.
Masques which is book 1 of Sianim and Aralorn story. Then you can either jump to Aralorn’s next book witch is Wolfsbane or you can continue the Sianim series in order; which is Steel the Dragon then book three When Demons Walk.
On Amazon they have book one as Masques, then Wolfsbane, then Steel the Dragon, then When Demons Walk as the order. On Goodreads it’s different.
From what I understand she wrote the other two; before finishing Aralorn’s story. My understanding is that each novel stands alone except for Aralon and so you can read/listen in any order.
Hope that helps!
Thanks. It’s a bit confusing, but sounds so good!
Ya, I know! Here is what I read on Goodreads series page which comes from the authors website: “Wolfsbane is a tightly-coupled sequel to Masques, and won’t make much sense by itself. Other than Wolfsbane, this is a loosely-woven series, and the books can be read in any order. They share the same world, but each book is a stand-alone story with its own cast of characters.”
I’m looking forward to listening to this one!
I LOVE her Mercy Thompson and the Alpha & Omega series. I started with them… This series is different, but oh so amazing! You can tell even back then, before she was big, that she was a fabulous storyteller and world builder. Hope you enjoy!
Never read any of Briggs’ epic fantasy, just her two werewolf series. May have to give this a try.
It’s been too long since I’ve read this series. I should do a re-read, but in audio this time.
Hope you enjoy the audio! Happy Listening.
What I love is that this is her early work before she hit it big and you can tell even back then she was an amazing storyteller and artist. I’m enjoying seeing/reading her different books. Thank’s for stopping by.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed!
These sound great, as I would expect from Patricia Briggs!
Excellent review Angela!!! Shared on my socials!????