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  • By: Megan Shepherd
  • Narrator: Barrie Kreinik
  • Length: 9 hours 44 minutes
  • Publisher: Balzer + Bray
  • Publish date: May 24, 2016
  • Language: English
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The Hunt Audiobook Summary

The Maze Runner meets Scott Westerfeld in the second novel in this gripping and romantic YA series about teens abducted from Earth by an otherworldly race–from Megan Shepherd, the acclaimed author of the Madman’s Daughter series.

They’ve left the cage–but they’re not free yet.

After their failed escape attempt, Cora, Lucky, and Mali have been demoted to the lowest level of human captives and placed in a safari-themed environment called the Hunt, along with wild animals and other human outcasts. They must serve new Kindred masters–Cora as a lounge singer, Lucky as an animal wrangler, and Mali as a safari guide–and follow new rules or face dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Nok and Rolf have been moved into an enormous dollhouse, observed around the clock by Kindred scientists interested in Nok’s pregnancy. And Leon, the only one who successfully escaped, has teamed up with villainous Mosca black-market traders.

The former inhabitants of the Cage are threatened on all fronts–and maybe worst of all, one of the Hunt’s Kindred safari guests begins to play a twisted game of cat and mouse with Cora. Separated and constantly under watch, she and the others must struggle to stay alive, never mind find a way back to each other. When Cassian secretly offers to train Cora to develop her psychic abilities–to prove the worthiness of humanity in a series of tests called the Gauntlet–she’ll have to decide fast if she dares to trust the Kindred who betrayed her, or if she can forge her own way to freedom.

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The Hunt Audiobook Narrator

Barrie Kreinik is the narrator of The Hunt audiobook that was written by Megan Shepherd

Megan Shepherd grew up in her family’s independent bookstore in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The travel bug took her from London to Timbuktu and many places in between, though she ended up back in North Carolina with her husband, two cats, and a scruffy dog, and she wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. She is the author of the Madman’s Daughter and Cage trilogies. Visit her online at www.meganshepherd.com.

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Narrator Barrie Kreinik
Length 9 hours 44 minutes
Author Megan Shepherd
Publisher Balzer + Bray
Release date May 24, 2016
ISBN 9780062468079

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The publisher of the The Hunt is Balzer + Bray. The imprint is Balzer + Bray. It is supplied by Balzer + Bray. The ISBN-13 is 9780062468079.

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Goodreads Reviews

Anne Goldschrift

May 28, 2017

Die Reihe hat mih echt gepackt und das obwohl sie mich inhaltlich gar nicht mal so ganz überzeugen konnte. Aber es ist spannend, toll geschrieben und verläuft z.T. in Richtungen, die ich nicht vorhergesehen habe.Aaaaber, und das muss ich echt sagen, die Charaktere sind echt anstrengend. Insbesondere Cora nervt mich zu Tode - keiner der mehr oder weniger 6 Hauptcharaktere des Buches konnte mich überzeugen, alle bleiben sehr stereotypisch und/oder unsympathisch, so dass man nicht mitleidet, aber nichtsdestotrotz freue ich mich jetzt schon auf den dritten Band im nächsten Jahr :)

Giselle

March 30, 2016

An Electronic Advanced Reader Copy was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss for review.Oh wow! This was one crazy ride of a book! I really enjoyed this sequel. I was in a major alien mood so I picked this one up even if the pub date was so far off. The entire time, I actually didn't know who to trust and neither did the characters. So it was quite like I was along for the ride with no idea where it was leading. I didn't trust Cassian for the entire book, because I can't really trust any character until they're proven worthy and to me, he hasn't fulfilled it yet. I still enjoyed reading from all the characters' point of views because you get to see how each of them are handling being part of this new world they're in. And their end goal is the same. To escape and go home back to Earth. I kind of wished more of the characters felt a longing for the people they miss back home. There was very little of that, but maybe it's because they were all just trying to stay alive. Then there's that crazy ending, yikes! Megan Shepherd sure knows how to write cliff-hangers and this series of hers is no exception. I am so up for the last book! I was hoping for a duo-logy but I guess not! I'm sure all of them will get into plenty of trouble and more drama than before. If you're looking for a fast read, pick this one up! I guarantee you'll be entertained.RATING 4/5

Alyssa

April 04, 2016

***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***The Hunt by Megan ShepherdBook Two of The Cage seriesPublisher: Balzer + BrayPublication Date: May 24, 2016Rating: 4 starsSource: eARC from EdelweissSummary (from Goodreads):They’ve left the cage—but they’re not free yet.After their failed escape attempt, Cora, Lucky, and Mali have been demoted to the lowest level of human captives and placed in a safari-themed environment called the Hunt, along with wild animals and other human outcasts. They must serve new Kindred masters—Cora as a lounge singer, Lucky as an animal wrangler, and Mali as a safari guide—and follow new rules or face dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Nok and Rolf have been moved into an enormous dollhouse, observed around the clock by Kindred scientists interested in Nok’s pregnancy. And Leon, the only one who successfully escaped, has teamed up with villainous Mosca black-market traders.The former inhabitants of the Cage are threatened on all fronts—and maybe worst of all, one of the Hunt’s Kindred safari guests begins to play a twisted game of cat and mouse with Cora. Separated and constantly under watch, she and the others must struggle to stay alive, never mind find a way back to each other. When Cassian secretly offers to train Cora to develop her psychic abilities—to prove the worthiness of humanity in a series of tests called the Gauntlet—she’ll have to decide fast if she dares to trust the Kindred who betrayed her, or if she can forge her own way to freedom.What I Liked:In my opinion, this is Shepherd's best published book. I gave all of her other books three stars each, my absolute least favorite probably being Her Dark Curiosity (gosh that book was a mess). I liked The Cage more than I liked any of her debut trilogy's books, but I didn't connected with the characters. I'm not sure what it is about Shepherd's books that keep me coming back, but in this case, I don't regret it. The Hunt is my favorite Shepherd book, and her best to date.At the end of The Cage, Cora and the other humans tried to escape from the Cage, but they failed. Now split up, they must survive the horror in front of them. Cora is taken to a menagerie called The Hunt, where she sings. Lucky is placed an animal wrangler at the menagerie. Pregnant Nok and Rolf are taken to a facility where they are watched 24/7 by the Kindred, who want to see how typical humans raise a baby. Leon escaped successfully, and has pledged himself to work for a dangerous Mosca. Cora has been working with Cassian to strengthen her telekinetic abilities, in order to enter a game that might free the humans. Cassian is no longer a foe to worry about - the dangers outside the Cage are much greater than Cora and the other humans imagined.This book is written in the perspectives of the different humans that we met in book one. Specifically, Cora, Lucky, Leon, Mali, Rolf. Usually I don't like multiple POVs (more than two, meaning), because authors tend to scatter events and interrupt key scenes and it's just too much going on. But I really liked how the author crafted this story, with the POVs she decided to include. All of them are in third-person. Cora is clearly the most important protagonist, but I think each of the other POVs were just as necessary.I felt like I connected with the characters, in this book! That was one of my complaints abut The Cage. I liked Cora in this book; she is determined and willful and a fighter, and she is willing to do just about anything to get back to Earth. Lucky wasn't my favorite in book one, but I liked him more in this book. I felt like I understood him more.Leon seems like a changed and better person, in this book. He takes on a rather noble and brave role, and I like the progression of his character development. Rolf and Nok's plot aren't as important as the plot of the other characters (it's pretty much just two plots, with Rolf and Nok being the second separate one), but towards the end, their roles are significant. We get a few chapters in Mali's POV; she is a strange one, but I like her.Cassian is entirely redeemed, in my opinion. I feel bad for him, in this book. It's clear that he is working extremely hard to give Cora and the humans a chance to become an equal race in the eyes of the Kindred and the other species that treat humans like slaves and animals. Cassian is like a revolutionary, yet Cora and the others struggle to trust him. Cora's case is a little different because she has feelings for him and had felt personally betrayed by him in book one. But no matter - she seems him differently in this book.One thing I really liked was how focused Cora was on getting back to Earth. She's focused on honing her abilities so that she will be strong enough to compete in the Gauntlet. She isn't letting her emotions get the best of her - the romance in this book is not at the forefront of everything.But I can't go through this entire review and not talking about the romance. In my review of The Cage, I talked about how a love triangle was forming. The love triangle starts and ends with that book, for the most part. Lucky cares about Cora a lot, but it's clear that Cora does not return his feelings the way he wants her to. Cora has feelings for Cassian, and this scares her, because he is a Kindred, one of a species that she hates. But she can't hate him. Cassian loves Cora, which is pretty rare for the Kindred. I'm rooting for these two! Not in a Team Cassian kind of way, but in a way such that I want them to have a happy ending together, even though they are human and Kindred. Have I mentioned how cool (and disturbing) I find the science aspect? The Kindred, the Mosca, and other species are all alien species. The Kindred are really advanced, and super smart, and really good-looking, and not entirely human-looking. They have abilities beyond telekinesis and telecommunication, and they are "superior" to humans (not all of them think that way). Cora and the other humans are stuck galaxies away from Earth, with the Kindred and the Mosca and other alien species, in a place where humans are not treated, well, humanely.Betrayals, epiphanies, deaths, steamy kisses - this book had it all. This didn't seem like on of Shepherd's books, from what I'm used to! I really enjoyed the story. The ending is pretty wide open, though I hesitate to call it a cliffhanger. I am very anxious to read book three! Shepherd sets up the scene perfectly for book three - I can see how things will shape up!What I Did Not Like:The beginning of the book is pretty slow - maybe the first fourth of the book. It took me a bit to get into the story, but once I was hooked, I couldn't stop reading.I feel a little for Lucky, because it was always clear that Cora didn't want him like he wanted her? Their friendship is pretty important in this book, and I think they have a nice relationship, but as friends. Still, I could see how there could have been a love triangle (it's not happening though). I wish Lucky could just fall for someone else! So frustrating.Would I Recommend It:I'm not sure how to make this call, because this is my first Shepherd book that I've given more than 3.5 stars (and I've read five of five Shepherd books). If you read The Cage, you should definitely read this sequel - The Hunt is (even) better. But if you haven't read book one, maybe don't start the series. I have a good feeling about this series though!Rating:3.5 stars -> rounded up to 4 stars. I'm impressed with this book! I honestly wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. It almost didn't feel like a Shepherd book (though it undoubtedly was). I definitely will be reading the conclusion to this series! This series is much better than Shepherd's debut trilogy.

Marcia

August 22, 2017

De Jacht is mij een stuk beter bevallen dan The Cage - Cora is gelukkig niet meer zo onuitstaanbaar 😅 Bovendien vond ik de safari-achtige setting erg origineel en kwam ik graag meer te weten over de verschillende soorten aliens. De combinatie van science fiction en het paranormale werkt uitstekend in dit verhaal.Mijn complete recensie lees je op Oog op de Toekomst.

Hannah (The Curiouser & Curiouser)

June 14, 2016

Updated: 6/14/16Rating: 4.5 StarsThat ending . . . I can't. I just can't even.I'm super impressed by this series. There are so many ways in which this book could have been horrible.Instead, I think this may be one of my top favorite alien-esque books I've ever read. Definitely one of the best alien series I've ever read, by far.My biggest complaint with Shepherd's previous books and series was that there were always parts that lagged, in my opinion. I would grow bored. The love interests would either get all my love or all my indifference.But here . . . Shepherd is able to give me characters who betray, hurt people who trusted them, but they're also redeemable. I loved that. Too often authors write about characters that could do no wrong . . . or are the bad guys, but are secretly cinnamon rolls on the inside.Here, Cassian has betrayed Cora big time. And now we get to see the aftermath of that. Personally, had I been Cora, I would have slugged him the next time I saw him.Instead, Cora plots. She'll play along with Cassian's plan to win the Gauntlet, let him hone her powers to prove humanity's worth. But she'll do it her way.I loved that. I loved that while Cora is given two bad options repeatedly, she decides to make a third option for herself.Cassian completely redeems himself in my eyes. He betrayed her before, plain and simple, but he regrets it now, and understands he has to earn Cora's trust back.I loved that Cora was never afraid to let Cassian have it. She'll call him on his BS at all times, call out on his double-standards, on his betrayal. She understands he's risking everything to help humanity, but Cora's risking her life too. She's not about to let him push her around, tell her what to do and when.She'll let him help her, will rely on him, but she'll keep her own secrets tucked away too.Cora doesn't trust easily. She's not one to throw herself under the bus for everyone around her. She doesn't have a martyr complex. Showing the Kindred that humans aren't animals is a priority, yes, but her first priority is saving her friends, then herself. She won't risk everything for the humans around her, because she understands that she can't save everyone.That doesn't mean she won't still try to win the Gauntlet, though. Hell, she'll even cheat it to win . . .Nothing says humanity like cheating a competition to show the Kindred how evolved we are, huh?I thoroughly enjoyed the romance aspect of this. It's subtle. I don't think I can really classify this as a love triangle, because it always seemed like Lucky was never going to really have a chance with Cora, and both were okay with that. Yeah, some kissing happened last book, but they were also thrown together in a cage and told they were each other's perfect matches and, also, they need to reproduce together.Obviously, I think anyone would loose their minds a little.I loved their friendship. It's not awkward because of the kisses before. They both made mistakes, and they let it go.I also loved that while there are a few times Cassian reaches out to Cora, tries to get her to reciprocate his feelings, she can't completely let go of his betrayal. Can't say I blame her. Had it been me, I don't know if I'd ever be able to fully trust him again.And Cora's still attracted to him, sure. And she won't be cruel to Cassian about it, but his betrayal is something that's going to take time to get over.I was pretty over his betrayal by the end of the book, though, let me tell you.My only issue are these gosh darn endings Shepherd seems so happy to give us. My, gosh. Can it be next year yet, please?____________________________________________________________Oh . . . that ending to The Cage . . . I . . . I need this. Badly.Find me here with more YA reviews: https://obsessivereads.wordpress.com/

Monica

June 05, 2017

4.5/5 sterren! I L.O.V.E. Deze serie!

Alice

May 29, 2016

"Humanity's freedom resting on her shoulders alone.What if she failed?And then again, what if she succeeded?" The Hunt by Megan Shepherd was an absolute whirlwind of emotion! Personally, I've been in a bit of reading slump lately, but I flew through this book in a matter of days.Cora, Lucky, and Mali have swapped the Cage for a new prison-The Hunt menagerie. I loved to hate this place. Low lights to hide the grime, a horrifying stimulated safari hunt, and of course the creepy backstage area that I could practically smell. Honestly, The Hunt makes me want to go vegan. We met a handful of new cast members who were mildly interesting. I was very intrigued by Dane, the most powerful of the powerless, and he did not disappoint. (view spoiler)[And I'm secretly hoping he's not dead! I love a good "villain" and I'm clinging to the hope that if I didn't see his death, he's still hanging around. (hide spoiler)] Together, the cast and the Kindred guests (view spoiler)[Can we just...Roshian *screams* (hide spoiler)] created an ominous atmosphere that had me flipping through the pages all night.Poor Nok and Rolf find themselves in a life-sized dollhouse. Can you say creepy? It felt very Nuke Town. Their observer, Serassi, gave me the heebie jeebies. (view spoiler)[ Although I was strangely beginning to sympathize with her near the end. I can see her offering support to The Fifth of Five in order to eventually have her own child. (hide spoiler)]Leon, the poor guy, is into some shady business with Bonebreak. I think the name "Bonebreak" is telling in itself. I felt very attached to Leon in this book, although I can't remember caring much about him in The Cage. (view spoiler)[ And can I just say, Leon + Mali. Please!!! Every group of friends needs a pair of aggressors like these two. Match made in heaven (or created through a complex Kindred algorithm-whatever) (hide spoiler)]All in all, an excellent book. I adored the sizzle between Cassian and Cora! (view spoiler)[ If you're wondering why I haven't talked much about my favorite alien, it's because I'm still crying. (hide spoiler)]. My only issue is how repetitive it seemed at times. The ending killed me! I'm officially crowning Megan Shepherd as the Queen of Cliffhangers. (view spoiler)[ All I could think about was Dane's coins, spilled all over the floor back in Kindred territory. Why did you have to be so dramatic Cora? I doubt they'd help anyway...but a girl can hope (hide spoiler)]. Ultimately, if you enjoyed The Cage, then you will rip through The Hunt. If you're sitting on the edge of "well I liked it, but I sort of forgot the characters and I already have a big TBR so should I really?" then yes, you should really.

Vanessa

March 29, 2019

Wow, dit boek was echt veel beter dan ik had kunnen hopen! Dus als je na deel 1 zoiets had van, bwa, ik zeg: doen! Duurde paar hoofdstukken eer ik er weer in zat, maar The Hunt is echt superspannend en origineel. Blij dat ik ben verdergegaan met deze trilogie ^^

Shannon (It Starts At Midnight)

May 19, 2016

You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight Remember that time last year when I loved The Cage? Ah, me too. Good times, good times. Anyway, since I was such a fan, The Hunt went onto my Goodreads "Must-Have-Grabby-Hands" list before it even had a title. Needless to say, I was super excited about it. So did it live up to my exceedingly high expectations? (Well, of course, based on the title of this post, you know it did. But let's pretend you hadn't gathered that already, okay?) And I will try to keep this as spoiler-free for both books as possible, promise!Is there any better feeling than a sequel that you've been dying for surpassing its predecessor in fabulousness? I think not. And that is the situation at hand, basically. How, you ask, did the author accomplish this feat? I shall tell you! The stakes were higher. So Cora and the gang really didn't know what they were dealing with, not completely, during much of The Cage. But in The Hunt, they're much more aware of the severity of their situation, and that brings both the action and their own personal turmoil to another level. Adding to this strife is the fact that they (and in turn, the reader) has basically no idea who the "good guys"- if they even exist- are. So not only is a lot of the world an unknown, the people (aliens may be a better term here?) and their motives are too. This book is nice and twisty! When things happened, I rarely saw them coming- at all. There were parts of the story where my jaw totally dropped, and I love that! And yes, this does end on a nice big old cliffhanger, so be prepared! But it also makes me want the third book so incredibly badly, so I suppose that's a job well done too! (Plus, I don't really mind a cliffhanger as long as I know another book will be coming someday!) The characters really grow, especially Cora. Cora, as the main character, was forced to make a lot of decisions that would impact herself and everyone else. It wasn't easy for her, nor should it have been, and I liked that it was realistically portrayed. The captives have definitely grown to care about each other, and I think they all have finally realized how dire their situation really is, which makes for a lot of character development all around. I still ship my ship, a lot. No spoilers, I promise, just... I ship certain people, and I am excited to see what happens next in terms of this romantic situation. And it's definitely a slow-moving kind of thing, which I think a lot of you enjoy ;) The world building becomes bigger and more vivid. Granted, in The Cage, there wasn't a ton of opportunity for world building because they were in, you know, a cage. So now, there is a lot more that we're shown in this world, and it definitely felt vividly painted. There are a few settings that I was horrified by, mostly because I felt like I could picture them so, so well. Was there anything I didn't like? Hmm. No. Not really. It did take me a few chapters to get back into the world and characters, but really that is a super minor thing, and had I reread The Cage (like I hope to do when Book 3 comes out!) that would have been no issue at all.Bottom Line: Seriously, one of the strongest second-in-series books I have ever read. And with such a unique world and diverse characters (in every sense of the word, really), this series is absolutely a win for me so far! 

Sahil

January 07, 2021

The Hunt takes place after Cora and her group’s failed escape attempt at the end of the last book. Along with Lucky and Mali, Cora has been placed in a safari-themed enclosure called The Hunt, where Cassian wants her to stay whilst she practices for The Gauntlet, a test that will help humans became the fifth intelligent species. “Stupid, she thought, to think I could ever escape from them. But not stupid, she thought with resolve, to believe we’re any less than them.” It’s revealed that all species have to take part in The Gaunlet and if they pass, they get to become an intelligent species. And Cassian reveals that this is why he betrayed Cora, because he wanted to break her so she could harness her own psychic abilities and thus take part in the test and become another intelligent species. But they have to do it secretly, because some of the other alien species do not want the humans to become an intelligent species. The plot of this sequel was definitely not as gripping as the first one, and it took me a little bit before I was fully invested in the story again but I could not have guessed the direction that the plot was going to go in, that this was all leading up to Cora taking The Gauntlet test. Also, it was a major shock when Lucky was killed off. Like it felt like it came out of nowhere and I did not think that the author would have killed him off. “You accuse me of wanting to feel lesser emotions. You’re right. Is it such a crime to want to feel? I do not understand why we must always be at odds. Why we cannot be partners in proving humanity’s intelligence. Why that partnership cannot cross into what I feel in my heart whenever I think of you. Why you cannot love me, and why you feel such contempt for the fact that I love you.” Cora and Cassian. I really enjoyed the romance that developed between these two in The Cage, and I was looking forward to seeing how their relationship developed further in this instalment, because Cassian had betrayed Cora. And I was not disappointed. What I love about Cora as a main character is that she doesn't rush to forgive Cassian, or even understand him. She’s hurt by his betrayal, and in order to hurt him, she pretends to work alongside him, when really she is working against him. And I really liked that she was thinking for herself, and that it took her a while to forgive Cassian and then admit her feelings for him. But I really like the way the romantic aspect progressed because after having read The Caretaker, I understood why Cassian did what he did, and I absolutely loved the tense scenes between these two, especially when you realise that Cassian is fully in love with Cora. “You’re right—we have everything on Earth. Family. Friends. But there’s one thing missing there.”“What’s that?”“He paused. “Something worth fighting for.” Overall, although The Hunt was not as strong as The Cage in terms of its plot, I still enjoyed the instalment and am looking forward to seeing how this series is concluded.

Jamie

November 17, 2020

SO this one seemed to have less twists than the last one. But a lot more world-building and information was given. So I did like that more. A bit of give and take in trying to make it a better story. I liked seeing Mali grow up and mature more. It was nice to see Rolf start to get his head screwed on straight but he and especially Nok are still so self-centered! I enjoyed seeing Lucky come into his own in the new menagerie although the synopsis makes it sound more exciting than it was. One character really adds a surprise element in a sense so I did like that it wasn't stale in pace. Cora held too many secrets about too many things. That girl seriously needs a sounding board! I am curious about the third one although less driven than I was after the first.2020- I still don't get the Cora/Cassian thing that somehow continues a bit in this one. Cora trusts too easily. And not always the right people. I wanted to get a better feel for Leon still. I feel his character has a lot of potential but you only just begin to glimpse it before my attention was forced elsewhere. The ending felt like a better hook than the last one. Or maybe it is because I am more invested this time.

Freya

October 22, 2016

3,5 sterDuidelijk een tussenboek met een redelijk voorspelbaar verloop. Maar toch erg spannend en leuk. Ik ben geen mega fan van de serie, maar het leest goed.

Lauren - SERIESous Books

May 01, 2019

This was much, much better than the first book! Lots going on with the plot and not so much idle time with the characters. I'm starting to see the direction this series is going and I'm really excited for the finale!PS the audio version is fabulous! Almost makes me wish I listened to the first one instead of reading it. Check out more spoiler-free book and series reviews on my blog SERIESousBookReviews.com as well as read book series recaps! Full Review: https://wp.me/p7hLUw-2FRActual Rating: 4/5

Nicole

May 27, 2016

This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction AddictionThis second book in the series picks up right where The Cage left off. Everyone but Leon is placed in a menagerie that depicts some sort of safari, while Leon has escaped and is working for the Mosca. Cassian convinces Cora that the only way for them (and the rest of humanity) to survive, she must learn to control her psychic powers and participate in the Gauntlet, therefore proving that humans truly are an intelligent species. But while Cora agrees, she doesn’t want to play by Kindred rules. She has a plan to use her uniquely human traits to succeed at the Gauntlet and free herself and the rest of humanity.What Fed My Addiction:Completely different than the first book. You know how sometimes the middle book in a series can feel a whole lot like the first book? We’ve already learned a lot about the fantasy (or, in this case, sci fi) setting, so there doesn’t feel like there’s a lot of new discoveries? Well, this book wasn’t like that. Since pretty much the entire first book took place in the Cage, we didn’t get to see much else of the world that Cora and company were now inhabiting. But in this second book, we get a whole new menagerie (two, actually) and we get to see a bit of the “outside” world as well, especially with Leon. I really liked seeing this other side of the sci fi world that Shepherd created! This book also had a completely different focus, since most of the mysteries of the first book had been solved and now Cora was trying to master her psychic abilities.Higher stakes. I felt like the stakes in this book were a bit higher. In the first book, you almost felt like Cora and friends could have just stayed in the Cage forever – it wouldn’t have been a particularly fulfilling existence, but for most of the book, I didn’t feel like they were on the precipice of dying or anything (although Cora did get herself into enough trouble that it was always a possibility). But in this second book, there was more of a feeling that humans were disposable. At any time, Cora or one of her friends could have been deemed “useless” and discarded. Plus, if the wrong people found out that she was developing abilities, they wouldn’t hesitate to get rid of her. In general, I just felt the danger quotient in this book was higher, and therefore it was more exciting.The ending. Once again, this book ended in a way that changed everything. I’m really eager to see where Shepherd heads with the next book!What Left Me Wanting More:Safari? The whole safari thing seemed like kind of a weird setting (but the Kindred were kind of fascinated by weird human settings, so…) And, while I appreciated Lucky’s love of the animals in the safari setting, I couldn’t quite get behind his crusade for them – not when there were actual humans dying and being treated like animals themselves (though, I guess that was kind of one of the points of the book – the way we treat animals as “lesser” creatures was parallelled with how humans were treated by the Kindred).Enjoyed this one even more than the first, and it has me excited to (eventually) dive into book three!! I give this one 4/5 stars.***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***

Sarah {Literary Meanderings}

January 16, 2016

I can't even!!Full review soon...

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  • 6. Adjust the playback speed and other settings to your preference.
  • 7. Press play and enjoy!

While you can listen to the bestsellers on almost any device, and preferences may vary, generally smart phones are offer the most convenience factor. You could be working out, grocery shopping, or even watching your dog in the dog park on a Saturday morning.
However, most audiobook apps work across multiple devices so you can pick up that riveting new Stephen King book you started at the dog park, back on your laptop when you get back home.

Speechify is one of the best apps for audiobooks. The pricing structure is the most competitive in the market and the app is easy to use. It features the best sellers and award winning authors. Listen to your favorite books or discover new ones and listen to real voice actors read to you. Getting started is easy, the first book is free.

Research showcasing the brain health benefits of reading on a regular basis is wide-ranging and undeniable. However, research comparing the benefits of reading vs listening is much more sparse. According to professor of psychology and author Dr. Kristen Willeumier, though, there is good reason to believe that the reading experience provided by audiobooks offers many of the same brain benefits as reading a physical book.

Audiobooks are recordings of books that are read aloud by a professional voice actor. The recordings are typically available for purchase and download in digital formats such as MP3, WMA, or AAC. They can also be streamed from online services like Speechify, Audible, AppleBooks, or Spotify.
You simply download the app onto your smart phone, create your account, and in Speechify, you can choose your first book, from our vast library of best-sellers and classics, to read for free.

Audiobooks, like real books can add up over time. Here’s where you can listen to audiobooks for free. Speechify let’s you read your first best seller for free. Apart from that, we have a vast selection of free audiobooks that you can enjoy. Get the same rich experience no matter if the book was free or not.

It depends. Yes, there are free audiobooks and paid audiobooks. Speechify offers a blend of both!

It varies. The easiest way depends on a few things. The app and service you use, which device, and platform. Speechify is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks. Downloading the app is quick. It is not a large app and does not eat up space on your iPhone or Android device.
Listening to audiobooks on your smart phone, with Speechify, is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks.

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