I was given a free audio copy from the author for review.
Story 3.5
Narrator 5
I’m in the minority here but this didn’t work for me. IMO the others need to be read first to enjoy this and it doesn’t work as a standalone. Too many side characters and I did not like Jokers character at all the first half. Like I say maybe if you got to know him in the other books u might feel differently but I haven’t read any of the previous books and I couldn’t stand him the first half. He was so rude and a total jerk. I just didn’t get the appeal at all. I’m all for characters that are standofish and insecure that need to coaxed out but not when they are that abrasive to the point where u question what the other MC sees in them. I will say though that when he opened up I did feel bad for him and liked him alot more the last 40% but it took alot of effort just to get to that point.
The narrator did a great job though with the 2 different voices and accent. Showing the emotions and keeping a good pace. Made it easier to listen to a story that I otherwise would have marked DNF had I read it.