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Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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medium-paced

5.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5 

Narrated by Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini in a duet style. A brilliant delivery method. A superb performance that complimented a great story. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is excellent.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life effortlessly. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices seamlessly match characters. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between narrator and character. 
INVESTMENT – totally emotionally connected to the story and Painted a picture vocally. 

STORY

Simply loved the world building - so clever. While it does end on a cliff hanger of sorts, I can remain calm enough to wait for the next instalment.  Kingfisher, yet another character for book boyfriend shelf. 
Wicked and Forever(Trees and Laila Part 2) by Shayla Black

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3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤  NARRATED BY  🎤 Troy Duran 9hr 2m

Troy once again has produced a flawless performance. 

ARTICULATION  - clean and clear 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise.
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance

Book 2 was a great end to a story and Trees and Layla. 
The Perfect Comeback by Kacey Shea

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fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

🎤NARRATORS🎤 Stephen Dexter and Virginia Rose

A stella performance by both narrators. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is good.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between the two characters. 
INVESTMENT – Painted a picture vocally. 

🌶️🌶️ /4 spice
📚📚/3 
STORY

Once again a book that one should not judge by reviews. Many reviewers canned the FMC but I thought that both characters were treated it’s equal care and diligence. A solid, short read that was just a good ear bud nibble. A nice introduction to the works by  Kacey Shae. 
Wicked as Seduction: (Trees & Laila Part 1) by Shayla Black

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3.5

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤  NARRATED BY  🎤 Troy Duran 10hr 13mins

Troy once again has produced a flawless performance. 

ARTICULATION  - clean and clear 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise.
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance

Book 1 was a little disappointing as it was too related to the previous book. The Trees and Layla story really needed to explored more this book. 
Fall With Me by Becka Mack

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4.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

🎤NARRATORS🎤 Jae Delane and Alex Kydd 

A solid performance by both narrators. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is good.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between the two characters. 
INVESTMENT – Painted a picture vocally. 

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ /4 spice
📚📚📚/3 
STORY

A lovely story again in this series. Effortless audio with plenty of catch up times with all characters. Mitt’s definitely stole the show 🐈 for me. Hopefully book 5 will see the Emmett and Cara story unfold. 🤞Long live the Vipers. 🏒 
Unravel Me by Becka Mack

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4.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

🎤NARRATORS🎤 Kasha Kensington and Alex Kydd 

A solid performance by both narrators. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is good.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between the two characters. 
INVESTMENT – Painted a picture vocally. 

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ /4 spice
📚📚📚/3 
STORY

A great story again, however a little more Insta love. The solid use of the literacy device of Anthropomorphism for the dogs and the  of Mitts. Fabulous. The young children were written with great care vocally and with realism. It is clear that the author has definitely worked with young child. Great to see the “oops” chapter appearing again. Loving having the previous characters popping up and giving their stories a little nudge. 
Play With Me by Becka Mack

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4.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

🎤NARRATORS🎤 Kasha Kensington and Alex Kydd 

A solid performance by both narrators. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is good.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between the two characters. 
INVESTMENT – Painted a picture vocally. 

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ /4 spice
📚📚📚/3 
STORY

Another great book in this little gem of a series. This book had me in fits of laughter with it’s the use of Anthropomorphism for Indiana Bones 🦴. Simply brilliant comedic writing. This book, for me surpassed book one in many respects. Loving the “oops” chapter as an ending to a great story.