Truly excellent !!!

What made the experience of listening to Chimes at Midnight the most enjoyable?

Being a big fan of Seanan McGuire, I waited none to patiently for this book to come out. I was not disappointed. The plot was excellent pulling you in immediately from the first chapter. The characters were well developed and elicited concern and compassion from the reader.

What about Mary Robinette Kowal’s performance did you like?

The narrator was excellent and greatly enhanced a very enjoyable read.

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Something new in the urban fatnasy genre.

Any additional comments?

I love this series for it's incredible world building, great characters that are honest with who the are, and a story line that keeps you hungering for more.

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A surprising cunundrum

I can't say that this is my favorite series but I do enjoy it and look forward to each new installment. This one is odd. I think the narrator (Mary Robinette Kowal) is quite good and has been consistent throughout the series. I like the author (Seanan McGuire) although she can be a bit repetitive, such repetition is often appropriate (at least for me). So the only thing that I can guess as to why this volume is off is the direction. I like the story and I enjoy the characters but for some reason, in this volume, Toby has taken to sounding like a young teenage girl who is convinced that she is quite cute and hilarious. It get's annoying. It is not worth NOT listening to this book but it does detract from it. It is a glaring contradiction for someone who takes on all possible guilt for anything that occurs and is quite aware that she is struggling to be in a world where she doesn't fit in as well as she would like to be sounding as if she is SURE that she is doing brilliant stand-up comedy every time she opens her mouth. My experience has been that people (most often women) who think everything out of their mouths is a brilliant quip tend to be the LEAST funny people around.

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One of the best Urban Fantasies out there

This remains one of the best fantasy series out there--without any qualification on what type of fantasy. The integration of faery into our world is done flawlessly.

I am on my knees in gratitude to Seanan McGuire for not including cliffhangers (she seems to trust her writing enough to know we'll be back for more) and no stupid love-triangle. Thank you!

I look forward to more of anything this woman writes. You should as well.

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Good Dayes

She's back after the last book in this sires I was worried but I am very pleased to say apart from an abrupt ending this was one of my favorites.
Many secrets are answered in this book but then again that just made room for more questions.
The humor that was missing from the last book is back I laughed out load ,Danny the troll Taxi driver is in fine form as is Tibolt who is always in fine form , our heroin continues to push her body and her mind too and beyond the limits,but Toby is always up for the challenge that's why we love her.

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Best in the series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a series that must be read or listened to in order. There is drama and humor and a cast of characters that truly care about each other.

What did you like best about this story?

With every story you care more deeply about Toby and her friends.

What does Mary Robinette Kowal bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A good voice for Toby, not so much for Tybalt.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Toby telling Tybalt she loves him.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for the next installment. I was hoping we would see Toby get some honors at the end of this book.

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Book 7 is a hit!

This series is always a joy. This installment was no exception. Couldn't stop listening till it was done.

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WOWZA!!!!!

I have no words. Every next book is better than the last! I have not been this excited to finish 1 book and start another!!

Some eye rolling but not too often

Some eye-rollingly predictable moments but overall worth a read/listen. I would say what they were but don't want to drop any spoilers. I will just say this about two eye-rollers - no one is that stupidly trusting (door) and not sharing intelligence with your allies about your enemy, really? The narrator is fantastic, one of the best, especially when she hit her stride after the first book.

Very enjoyable

I am a big urban fantasy fan. I am so glad I found this series. Very enjoyable stories, likable characters, just a right mix of action and romance. I don’t want this series to end !