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The Elvenbane Audiobook

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Read By: Aasne Vigesaa Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 12.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Halfblood Chronicles Release Date: February 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441814296

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

55

Longest Chapter Length:

25:48 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:08 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

20:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

22

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Publisher Description

Two masters of epic fantasy have combined in this brilliant collaboration to create a rousing tale of the sort that becomes an instant favorite. This is the story of Shana, a halfbreed born of the forbidden union of an Elvenlord father with a human mother. Her exiled mother dead, she was rescued and raised by dragons, a proud, ancient race who existed unbeknownst to elven or humankind. From birth, Shana was the embodiment of the Prophecy that all-powerful Elvenlords feared. Her destiny is the enthralling adventure of a lifetime.

“A brisk, glittering yarn that packs as much action, suspense, and twisting of conventions into one novel as many writers invest in whole trilogies.” —Amazing Stories

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"Lackey is one of my favorite authors and I really do prefer books that she has written by herself. However, I will go on and read the second and then probably look for the third book as well. Dare I hope that one of the good guys actually survived for the second in the series?? Time will tell."

— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)

The Elvenbane Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.75757575757576 out of 53.75757575757576 out of 53.75757575757576 out of 53.75757575757576 out of 53.75757575757576 out of 5 (3.76)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Light but decent reading "

    — Dwer, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The stunted sentences left me drowning in descriptions and the plot didn't seem to be going anywhere. The characters keep switching off so there was no continuity and it was just awkward to read. Couldn't muddle through it. "

    — Molly, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I don't normally read a lot of fantasy, I just was in the mood for a good story and this wasn't it. Suprising little actually happened, and the end was so anticlimactic. "

    — Julie, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really did enjoy this book. At times, I could see what was going to happen and didn't want to read it, so I would put the book down. It would take a while before I would pick it back up. The story does capture your attention very quickly. "

    — Lynne, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is another great book by Mercedes Lackey, but I do not like it nearly as much as some of her others. It is worth reading if only to get a completely different view of elves, dragons, unicorns, humans, and half-bloods. "

    — Shannon, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book kept me enthralled. The world created was believable and the main characters were very likeable. "

    — Lindsay, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm dropping this book. Total snorefest. "

    — Tyler, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the role reversals of the traditional dragon, elf, and human; it made the story more original. The dragons are the moral, good creatures while the elves are the antagonists, the force to be challenged. It was enjoyable to read. "

    — Jennifer, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " While this book starts out slow, it builds to an exciting climax that will leave you wanting more. The characters are interesting and well developed. I just may have to get the next one. "

    — Nora, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read it in High School I think. So its been awhile. But I liked the strong heroine and the raised by dragons part. But it just seemed like one big intro for a larger series rather than a book that could stand on its own well. "

    — Sam, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite a decent fantasy title -- definitely enjoyed the first half of the book, but the latter half is difficult to parse. And dragons are always win. "

    — David, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " convincingly created a whole new world for the reader with a complicated hierarchy and fascinating gender dynamics. sexy, traumatic, enchanting, and most definitely Epic! "

    — Steph, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was one of the best books that I've ever read. It was awesome. I loved it. I like how Lashana is the elvenbane, not her mom or anybody else. "

    — Serenity, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A story that has and will stay with me forever "

    — Susan, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was a good book and a quick read. "

    — Penny, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Haven't read this one in a long time, but what I remember of it is really good. =) "

    — Kate, 6/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of my guilty-pleasure favorite books from childhood, now a little monotonous but still entertaining. "

    — Sev3nty, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dragons + elves = Awesome "

    — Mandy, 11/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a great story. definitely a different twist on the normal fantasy books coming out these days. "

    — Rhiannon, 10/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first chapter was deceiving, I was like eww a romance novel, but just keep reading. I like this world with its new spin on elves, pretty cool. "

    — Kelly, 8/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A child with a destiny is born....well you know the rest. It's worth it but it won't blow you away and there's lots of dragons. "

    — Juanes, 6/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting world, where humans are slaves and elves run things. A prophecy has dictated that a half-elf, half-human will destroy the elves' rule one day, so it is illegal to crossbreed. . . . "

    — Jessica, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfectly cromulent fantasy, with a touch of other-planet sci-fi. Certainly, it's way better than most collaborations in fantasy, which are generally lifeless and terrible. Ideas are better than the actual story, which bodes well for the second two books in the trilogy. "

    — Greg, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I can't wait for the next book <3 "

    — Ashie, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of my guilty-pleasure favorite books from childhood, now a little monotonous but still entertaining. "

    — Sev3nty, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this whole series. "

    — Alec, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it was good, but i gave the last wheel of time 3 stars, and Elvenbane was not in the same category. Sorry, 2 stars. "

    — James, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My only real complaint is that after Andre Norton passed away, Mercedes Lackey opted not to finish the fourth and final book. The three released were quite good and worth the read though. "

    — Tim, 2/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'd say that this book falls into the category of books, where world building ended up taking precedence over the story. "

    — Heine, 8/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was a good book and a quick read. "

    — Penny, 8/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was one of the best books that I've ever read. It was awesome. I loved it. I like how Lashana is the elvenbane, not her mom or anybody else. "

    — Serenity, 7/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I bought this on a whim (I liked the cover) and read it years ago. It was so good; Hubby bought me #2 while on a little roadtrip. I still have both copies in my library. Oh yeah, it's about elves, humans and all that in-between good stuff! Read it yourself :) "

    — Amber, 6/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really did enjoy this book. At times, I could see what was going to happen and didn't want to read it, so I would put the book down. It would take a while before I would pick it back up. The story does capture your attention very quickly. "

    — Lynne, 5/11/2010

About the Authors

Andre Norton (1912–2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Since her first science fiction novels were published in the 1940s, her adventure sci-fi has enthralled readers young and old. With series such as Time Traders, Solar Queen, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, and Janus, as well as many stand-alone novels and short stories, her tales of action and adventure have drawn countless readers to science fiction. She was the first woman to receive the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy Award, presented by the World Science Fiction Society in 1977 and the first woman to be named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1983.

Mercedes Lackey is a bestselling American author of fantasy novels, including the Valdemar series, the Elemental Masters series, the 500 Kingdoms series, and many more. She also has written many stand-alone novellas and short stories.

About Aasne Vigesaa

Aasne Vigesaa lives in Springfield, Illinois, with her husband, James, their daughter Willa, and two dogs. When she is not narrating, she enjoys acting and teaching yoga.