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The Beginning of Everything

The Rising, Book 1

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The Beginning of Everything

By: Kristen Ashley
Narrated by: Liz Thompson, Dina Pearlman, Stella Bloom, Joniece Abbott Pratt, Esther Wane, Gemma Dawson, Robin Miles, Clara Francesca, Lance Greenfield, Jakobi Diem, Ralph Lister, John Hartley, Rupert Channing, Sarah Coomes
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Once upon a time, in a parallel universe, there existed the continent of Triton....

The land was filled with beauty, but it was also splintered by war.

Out of the chaos grew a conspiracy to reawaken the Beast, a fearsome creature who wrought only tragedy and devastation. The only way to stop him is to fulfill an ancient prophecy: Triton’s four strongest warriors must wed its four most powerful witches, binding all nations together and finally bringing peace to the land.

This is the beginning of the story of their unions: the quiet maiden Silence and the savage King Mars. The cold warrior Cassius and the fiery witch Elena. The steadfast soldier True and the banished beauty Farah. And the pirate King Aramus and his mysterious Queen Ha-Lah.

Their unions will not be easy, but each couple must succeed....

The fate of their world is at stake.

©2019 Kristen Ashley (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.
Fantasy Emotionally Gripping Feel-Good
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Utterly captivating

I wasn’t sure if this was my thing. There are a lot of characters that are individually narratored and haven’t listened to a audio with so many. How wrong I was was to hesitate. Having so many narrators made it easy to immediately distinguish the different characters. All the narrators are 5🌟. Kristen Ashley is a Legend, I truly don’t know how her mind conjures up these stores but I’m so thankful that she does. I’m am hooked!!

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Incredible

Honestly one of the best audiobooks I've listened to! It has such a great romance throughout the series. The performers are great. It feels like you're watching a movie. Great plot, great entertainment. Truly enjoyed!

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Already awaiting the next...

Intriguing from the start. This is Kristen back at her best. Can’t wait for the next in the series.

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Once it gets going, you cannot stop.

It takes me about 45 minutes to drive to work and back, each way. This is my audible time. It took a few chapters to get started, but boy, once the characters and plot is sorted, I couldn't stop listening. I even spent and extra few minutes in the car park just listening. The characters are brought to life by the many readers, which makes them quickly identifiable throughout the book. Absolutely loved the story. Can't wait to continue the story.

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Uncontained Reading

I loved this read. I usually listen to my chosen audiobook on my commute to and from work....but this one I have been listening all sort of time day and night. LOVE IT!!!!
I am starting the next one right now.

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Confusing but really addicting w/ amazing cast

I just love this series, even if this book can be a little confusing due to all the povs. When I first read it I had to re-read straight away because I needed to get a grip of all the characters. Despite that, it is a enchanting series, set in the same parallel universe as Fantasyland but another continent. The interaction of the 4 couples is quite interesting and full of sexual tension. The priests are unbelievable, it's very easy to dislike them.....so much more to happen. Can't wait.

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Magical 5 Stars ⭐️

I’m only a few chapters into this book, but I’m totally addicted.
If you loved the Fantasyland series you will love this.

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Pleasant surprise

I really enjoyed this book and all using a full cast to tell this story the best choice for a story with do many characters it helps to distinguish them. I will be starting the second book right now!

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Amazing

Great story, very detailed and descriptive, making feel you were right there. Narration outstanding. Onwards to the next book

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Beautifully narrated but I couldn’t get into the plot

I tried stoped and started several times, really tried to give it a go. But the fact that I just couldn’t get into it from the beginning should have been an indication in itself.

I found that the plot was too ‘busy’ with way too many characters to try and understand, never-mind to try and follow it all.

I got to chapter 10 and gave up. I can appreciate how so many other readers will love this. The cast of narrators was spectacular. It just wasn’t for me.

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