The Hum and the Shiver Audiobook

" 3.5 stars. Good urban fantasy, better on the plot setup and background than on the actual dialogue and characterization. Some of the colloquialisms sounds a bit strained, but the book kept me coming back to read more every day. "

" Delightful. Different from my usual reads. Hardcore, likable characters. Slower pacing, but I anticipated that... I soaked up the words, environment, culture. Totally recommend to fans of literary fiction and/or those who are looking for something engaging that's out of their norm. "

" Are there more? I want to know more about the Tufa. i have not been this drawn in by characters in a LONG time. I found myself looking them up on the internet. "

" I LOVED THIS. Very unique book, I liked how the supernatural was very understated. Also one of the best titles ever. "

" Absolutely LOVED this story and how it unfolds. This story has a wonderful mix of small town folks, family history, haints, tradition, music and magic-of-sorts. "

" I was reluctant to read a book by an author I know. I tried that once and could not progress past the first two pages. Not so with The Hum and the Shiver. I was enthralled, devoured it in two day's time, and can hardly wait for the sequel. Kudos, Alex! "

" She came home to a heroes welcome, and must adjust to her home community's (and ex-boyfriend's) expectations. Hinted magic gradually becomes more overt as the climax comes "

" This was pretty good. I sort of choked it down whole in a couple days. I recommend it. "

" If the author had put more complexity into the resolution of the mysterious Tufa peoples, I would have given this 5 stars. A page-turner that lacked a strong finish "

" I enjoyed this book and was sorry to see it end. I want to read more of Alex Bledsoe! "

" Not my usual kind of fantasy, but a nice change of pace. Really interesting world building for a book that is basically set in the real world. I don't normally care what a book's title is, but I have to say this one really grabbed me. Once I heard that title I pretty much had to read this book. "

" Readers seem to either love or hate this book. I loved it, and can't wait for the next in the series. "

" For me, the story itself was a little flat but the author is a good writer. "

" I am a fan of mythology. Saying that, this book weaves an old mythology into an Appalachian tale and makes it seem quite natural. The origins of the magic didn't really hit me until well into the book and kept it interesting to the end. "

" This book surprised me and turned out to be a fantasy-type book. I read it because i wanted to see how it ended. If you like books about "haints" and omens, you will probably enjoy this. "

" A thoughtful and emotional introduction to the Tufa. One where you're not sure what's magic and what's real. A host of sympathetic and engaging characters mike this a delight to read. "

" Interesting read. Actually I listened to the audio version. Well produced and acted. It doesn't necessarily go where you think it is going so that made it more interesting. I don't regret the read and plan to try the next book. A solid story that keeps your attention. "

" The more I think about this book the more I like. A few rather facile tricks but I would read more by this author. "

" So far, this book has me enthralled and engaged! What will happen next? I like the idea of a genuine American low or urban fantasy. - now having finished it, I can say that it was a fun page turner. I will be looking fir the next one. "

" Absolutely LOVED this story and how it unfolds. This story has a wonderful mix of small town folks, family history, haints, tradition, music and magic-of-sorts. "