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A review by labunnywtf
The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune
5.0
Imagine yourself playing a good, strong game of D&D. Then you drop some really good acid. Then you sit down at your computer screen and do a mass PornHub marathon. Then you smoke some weed. Then you write a book.
Holy crap, is this book kind of the most amazing thing I've ever read.
Or, to be fair, the most amazing audiobook I've ever listened to. My friend Steph, to whom I recorded multiple Snapchat conversations with me laughing hysterically with the audio playing in the background, questioned whether it would be as funny in written form.
Doesn't matter. Audiobook comedy GOLD.
This is the story of Sam of Wilds, a Wizard('s apprentice) beloved by his king and who has the great distinction of constantly being kidnapped or attacked. He is often met by Dark Wizards Who Want To Kill Him, but only after they've finished monologue'ing.
Sam is joined in his adventures by his best friend Gary, a hornless gay unicorn, and Tiggy, a sweet half giant who likes to smash things and often forgets to pack his pajamas. There's also the small matter of his super crush on Knight Delicious Face, the object of his unrequited affection. Sam definitely knows KDF, also known as Ryan Foxheart, will never love him back. It doesn't help that he's kind of engaged to the crown Prince, who is also kind of a douche canoe.
This book is hysterical, but shockingly sweet. These friendships are real, these relationships are real (not looking at you, Kevin), and there's just this ridiculous unexpected undercurrent of sweetness there that you REALLY don't expect starting out. I MEAN REALLY.
The humor in this is so insane, so raunchy, I had a hard time trying to come up with who I would recommend this to. It's a special combination of person who can really and truly enjoy this. And while I think I know people who would like it, I don't think they listen to audiobooks.
Why do the gods thwart me?
Basically, anyone who has ever enjoyed hearing my strumpeting stories is going to get such a kick out of this freaking book.
G at Book Roast said the second book is not nearly as enjoyable, but I may give it a go, just to see. Because how do I NOT?
Holy crap, is this book kind of the most amazing thing I've ever read.
Or, to be fair, the most amazing audiobook I've ever listened to. My friend Steph, to whom I recorded multiple Snapchat conversations with me laughing hysterically with the audio playing in the background, questioned whether it would be as funny in written form.
Doesn't matter. Audiobook comedy GOLD.
This is the story of Sam of Wilds, a Wizard('s apprentice) beloved by his king and who has the great distinction of constantly being kidnapped or attacked. He is often met by Dark Wizards Who Want To Kill Him, but only after they've finished monologue'ing.
Sam is joined in his adventures by his best friend Gary, a hornless gay unicorn, and Tiggy, a sweet half giant who likes to smash things and often forgets to pack his pajamas. There's also the small matter of his super crush on Knight Delicious Face, the object of his unrequited affection. Sam definitely knows KDF, also known as Ryan Foxheart, will never love him back. It doesn't help that he's kind of engaged to the crown Prince, who is also kind of a douche canoe.
This book is hysterical, but shockingly sweet. These friendships are real, these relationships are real (not looking at you, Kevin), and there's just this ridiculous unexpected undercurrent of sweetness there that you REALLY don't expect starting out. I MEAN REALLY.
The humor in this is so insane, so raunchy, I had a hard time trying to come up with who I would recommend this to. It's a special combination of person who can really and truly enjoy this. And while I think I know people who would like it, I don't think they listen to audiobooks.
Why do the gods thwart me?
Basically, anyone who has ever enjoyed hearing my strumpeting stories is going to get such a kick out of this freaking book.
G at Book Roast said the second book is not nearly as enjoyable, but I may give it a go, just to see. Because how do I NOT?