SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: The narrator’s presentation and stunning ending of The Bastard Duology #1 stopped my heart, held it suspended, and my own being cried immediately for book 2.

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The Bastard King (The Bastard Duology #1)
by Donna Grant
Narrated by Antony Ferguson

Pub Date Oct 15 2024
Tantor Audio

DESCRIPTION

With just one fiery embrace I could destroy her…or love her until the end of time.

I am fire and death. My very presence brings terror and panic. For most, I am the last thing they will ever see. For there is only one thing I live for — freeing my kin.

Every action, every battle brings me a step closer. Nothing distracts me from my purpose.

Until she crosses my path.

Brave and fearless, she holds me utterly enthralled. I have to know her. Her past and her future. But especially the secrets she keeps closely guarded.

One taste of her lips, and I’m caught. Trapped. Seized. The more I’m with her, the harder it is to leave. But I have sworn allegiance to another who promises to free the dragons.

Her or my kin. It was once an easy choice.

Before my heart got involved.

A dragon without a family. An outcast running from her past. They might be able to stop the impending doom—if they learn to trust each other. A Dragon King duology from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant.

REVIEW

Narrator Antony Ferguson who is my top narrator of all time because his voice is so good that it flows seamlessly between male to female and young to old. He gets a big 5 STARS.

I have read the book and listened to the Audio and find I am in love with both presentations of Author Donna Grants amazing The Bastard King (The Bastard Duology #1). Her choice of Narrator Anthony Ferguson to narrate her dragon series is spot on and as always it brings me great pleasure to listen to her audio books.

The whole premise of this book was surprising, exciting and ties in nicely with the Dragon King series. The introduction of Kora in chapter one creates the fast-paced flow of this storyline where she is a fearless protector warrior with a mission. I like her stick-to-it-iveness on her secretive end game at all costs. She was a stubborn smart warrior and an exciting character.

When Derek enters the story, I was ready for some unhappy dramatic occurrences but ultimately, he surprised me. Slowly throughout the story the reader finds the reason behind his anger and need for revenge. This area was handled with finesse and the reader will appreciate how he comes to terms with everything.

Author Donna Grant incorporates several characters from the previous Dragon King series and you will find out what happens to several key characters from Dragon Born.

The stunning ending of The Bastard Duology #1 stopped my heart, held it suspended, and my own being cried immediately for book 2. Read the book and let me know you agree.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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