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The Hidden Queen

By: Peter V. Brett
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Saskia Maarleveld
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Summary

The second book in the Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of the Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.

Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon’s hive—is the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen.

Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardir’s child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her father’s footsteps any more than she did her mother’s.

Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, so much that even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue.

Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive.

©2024 Peter V. Brett (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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‘[Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy’s pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R.R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan’ Fantasy Book Critic

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Horrible ending:

I loved every second of this novel, and love ever second of my time in thesa, but it had one fatal flaw, it ended! I really wish Peter would stop writing novels that end! 😭😭😭 More, now, and more after that, you miserly git! MORE!

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Great to continue the story

Very happy that Peter is continuing the story with another instalment but the narration has really ruined this one for me.
Changing how characters sound and pronounce words used through the series is really charging and removes you from the story.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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It's a great world

Really enjoyed the book, but unfortunately the narration is terrible. It's like having a successful TV show and then in season 6 you change the lead actors and pretend everything is the same. There is a few names they get wrong which is infuriating. it breaks the characters. what a shame.

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Another fantastic installment!

Great story. Absolutely loved it. Although Colin mace has been and will always be the best narrator. I didn't mind these two. Slightly annoying when words are pronounced different but I try not to let it bother me too much.

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Always a delight.

Returning to this world always feels like coming home. Can't wait for the next one.

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the brilliant writing

as always the world building is just outstanding . The characters feel like family and you really care about them

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narrators bad

didn't like the new narrators. very jarring. I enjoyed the last book. haven't finished this one and probably won't continue with the series from here. I don't know why Mr Brett keeps on changing the british narrators.

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Great story and great narration!

Absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for the next one to be released! shout out to the narrators for doing a great job!

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Great start, held back by narration

The story is fantastic, very nice arks with twists and satisfying conclusions.
unfortunately the narration let's it down. the female narrator I have gotten used to, but the Male one is permanently bored or depressed. makes for a jarring listen

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Ruined by narrator

Loved all the books so far but the narrators are terrible. The mis pronounce place and people all the time which makes it hard to follow.

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