The Bard's Blade: The Sorcerer's Song, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Brian D. Anderson (Author), Andrew Kingston (Narrator), Tamsin Kennard (Narrator),

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The Bard's Blade is the start of the new Sorcerer's Song fantasy adventure series from Brian D. Anderson, best-selling author of the Godling Chronicles and Dragonvein.

Mariyah enjoys a simple life in Vylari, a land magically sealed off from the outside world, where fear and hatred are all but unknown. There, she's a renowned wine maker, and her betrothed, Lem, is a musician of rare talent. Their destiny has never been in question. Whatever life brings, they will face it together.

Then, a stranger crosses the wards into Vylari for the first time in centuries, bringing a dark prophecy that forces Lem and Mariyah down separate paths. How far will they have to go to stop a rising darkness and save their home? And how much of themselves will they have to give up along the way?

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15 hours and 58 minutes
Author

Brian D. Anderson
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January 28, 2020
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English
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Macmillan Audio
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B083L8X25B
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	14 hours and 58 minutes
Author	Brian D. Anderson
Narrator	Andrew Kingston, Tamsin Kennard
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	January 28, 2020
Publisher	Macmillan Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B083L8X25B
Best Sellers Rank	#134,916 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #2,113 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals) #4,786 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals) #8,928 in Fantasy Action & Adventure

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Tom Riddell

Let The Magic, Music And Adventure Begin...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2020

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From the Godling Chronicles series to his latest action-adventure fantasy tale, Brian Anderson enchants me with his story telling abilities. In The Bard’s Blade saga I was transported to worlds where magic, music, adventure and love moved this fable along nicely. The characters were fascinating and their unpredictable behaviors and personalities kept me interested until the last page was read and my interest in them only increased when I reached the end of Book 1. The worlds where Mariyah and Lem lived were brightly and richly colorful in their descriptions, as I gladly and excitedly traveled along with them.

I applaud and continue to praise the work of this exceptional writer and author. From the beginning of his career and right up to the present time, Brian Anderson remains one of my favorite authors, who has found a permanent place on my book shelf.

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Stacey

The cover got me before it even came out!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 2, 2020

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I saw this and immediately wanted to read it. As a reader of fantasy, this cover reminded me of so many classic fantasy like Robert Jordan, David Garland, L. E. Moderator etc. But I had to wait until it was released.....months and months and it was so worth the wait. I enjoyed this from page one. Loved the characters and the land details. The beginning gets you hooked. If i had one complaint, I just wish the difference between the world's were a bit more definite. To know an oxen but not a horse? To know no magic but possess "shadow walking" (which wasn't thoroughly explained). I didn't really see a huge contrast between the two except for when the characters were talking about them. This minor detail aside, I loved it and now I must yet again wait and wait 7 months!!!! I most definitely will be continuing this series AND buying in book form for my shelves!!!

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C M Andrews

Enjoyable!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2020

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Enjoyable characters, the world is a break from the biographies I have been reading as I was getting burned out of fantasy. (All my usual authors are not releasing sequels as of yet)
I look forward to the next book.
Anderson is a gifted writer, as with all the other books he has released I have lost sleep caught up in the books.

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Michael G. Mclendon

Great characters, contemporary voice, classic feel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2020

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This is just a great read. I read a lot of fantasy books and I love this because it offers something for both new and old fans alike. It has a modern sense of pacing and characterization set within a story and world that feels a bit familiar with a dash of the unexpected. There’s a lot to love and I’m really looking forward to the next one.

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Aaron Dorr

I admit it. I rarely finish a book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2020

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Whether I'm distracted or bored too easily, once I put a book down for more than a few days it poofs from existence.

I finished this one and am looking forward to the next one.

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Zack

Great Read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2020

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I could hardly stop reading, great story like Brian's other series. Can't wait to read the next installment in Bard's Blade

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Paul C

A little mystery is key...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2020

Lem is the best musician in Vylari… he has great skill on a rare stringed instrument called a balisari. He can wow a crowd and keep them at the tavern ordering drinks. His betrothed Mariyah’s family own a select vineyard that brings fame to the region. And even though her father is not so enthused with her match with Lem, things are pretty darn good for the couple. Until… a stranger enters town. He is on his death bed, but it is suspected that he comes from beyond their secluded and warded land. Rumors abound about the outside world named Lamoria, and none of them good.

The strangers last words prompts Lem to run. To cross the barrier to Lamoria in search for answers to his bloodline, his talent, and all that has separated the two worlds for so long. Yet, when Mariyah and Lem’s uncle Shemi find Lem gone, they dash to follow him on his adventure to the dangerous land. They are split up and trying to find their footing amongst warring factions, religious zealots, and underhanded thieves. I won’t go too much more into the plot because it is just a joy to read these reveals through Lem and the other characters’ eyes…

Ok, gonna go with a list with this one.

The Bard: Usually a minor character in fantasy, but Anderson has elevated Lem to front and center of this series. Not only are we treated with a good dose of musical descriptions, he is a character who I just had to root for. It’s not just the fish-out-of-water factor, but he has a purity of heart that makes his cause much for intriguing.
Pacing: Pitch perfect (pun intended). This story was far removed from the grim sword fighting that usually fills my Kindle. But what a great change of pace. The conflicts are fueled by real love and relationships, not some bow and bicep. I wouldn’t call it slow; I would call it thought-out and connected to the character’s struggles.
Setting: It’s very hard for me to describe when an author has revealed too little or too much in their descriptions of setting. A little mystery is key, but without the info dumps. Here, you have the taverns, the musical/ theater troupes, the ancient cities, the government hierarchy, etc. But this info is just so perfectly placed.
Overall, there’s many parts of this book that are going to be familiar to fantasy readers. This is comforting, but The Bard’s Blade shines in its unique differences. A bard as main character, wonderful well-paced writing, and a setting that will have you wanting to take the risk and travel through the barrier yourself.
4.5 out of 5 stars

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DM121

Overhyped

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on August 8, 2020

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The story improves towards the end so managed to get 3 stars.

Bad points - character development is very weak, I didn’t connect with any of the characters until almost the last chapter. Lem, the main character, move woodenly from crisis to crisis, never learning or changing. Overall, Lem feels like a cardboard cut out.
Mariyah, Lems true love and the other main character is similarly wooden, although she does start to show some emotion in the last few chapters.

Magic- particularly the abilities of the Vylarian’s is never well explained, even though it is key to Lem’s character.

Good points - despite an incredibly mundane beginning, the story does start to get interesting towards the end, particularly when it shifts to Mariyah’s perspective.

In the end it got me interested enough that I might consider buying the next book in the series, which I wouldn’t have imagined at the halfway point!

Eric

Good Read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 8, 2021

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It is a good read. Well written. Good characters Looking forward to the next book.should be a good series. Bon.

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