A dark turn and a good second step for the series.

The plot line for this book was a little darker than the first but it gives a glimpse into how good I hope this series will become. While the first book felt like it bordered on YA fantasy, this second addition to the series loses the high school angst in favor of an overall more mature theme. The character building and depth is excellent. I like that Davis Ashura is taking his time with the characters and not sacrificing depth for an easy feel good moment.

As always Nick Podehl rocks!

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Davis Ashura is the new master of short fantasy

In the second book of the William Wilde Chronicles, William & Jake find themselves fighting for their lives after being betrayed and brought to the worst place on Earth: Sinskrill. Here the boys find out just how good they have had it up until now. Everyone lies for their own personal gain and relationships are not built on love but necessity. In the meantime, Jason and his Grandfather are busy planning the rescue of William and Jake. Many new and old characters (YOU KNOW WHO!) are introduced and as always, Nick Podehl is there to keep the imagination at peak performance. Plot lines were never incoherent or difficult to follow. I do believe a glossary will need to to be added to Mr. Ashura's website as spellings and definitions would be a massive help with book 2 going into book 3.
Mr. Ashura said he wrote this for his young teenage kids at the time so this series is Young Adult, but a good deal of the situations are as adult as they come. It was half the normal listening time I am used to for the genre, but I don't mean that in a bad way at all. A total run-time of 9 hours and 25 minutes is all this needed to be smart, creative and suspenseful right up until the last chapter. I expect character development and world building in the fantasy genre today to extend books in the genre into the 700+ pages realm but somehow Davis Asura delivers a perfectly executed mid series book at 356 pages... it really is remarkable. At this point, I have read everything he has published and it is a good indication that I will be reading whatever he creates for years to come.
Book 3 we are all in for a WILDE ride! (see what I did there) Lord **** cometh!
Keep up the great work Davis!

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he's done it once more.

another great story by Davis and great narration by Nick. I love the continuation of the story the new characters and the development of old ones. I simple couldn't stop listening I finished this thing in two days. keep it up!

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Love all Davis Ashura books narrated by Nick!

I absolutely love how characters intertwine between book series'! The narration couldn't be better and the story keeps you hooked, I recommend to anyone who listens :)

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Life events are mostly controlled by others.

Sometimes that is for better, sometimes it's for worse. Family and friends can be foes. Who knows? Enemies can certainly friends. Who can tell? when magic mixes with history and future events, nothing is as it seems. The horrible may be helpful and the good may be good luck. Or not. Kidnapping puts an end to the kids and new friends tries trust to the limits. Secrets change reality and escape is a risky impossibility. One if by land, two if by sea. But when there are four, it's more for me!

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It's on par with book 1

I enjoyed this book. The bad guy was not as scary, but it shed light on books I've listened to a few years ago with Serena and Chet. The only issue is that the plan fell into place too easy. I think Serena sister will betray based on her snooping on William, Jake, and Serena. The 3rd book is called Unusual Suspects, so I think it's possible. Anywho, Nick's performance was solid, and for some reason, I love how Nick says the word drop. A solid 5 out of 5.

decent

The real action hasn't really picked up just yet in this book but it's not absent of action either. definitly some intense moments and circumstances that will stir some emotional response of your own If you picture yourself in that situation!

William Wilde book 2

William Wilde has went through a very trying winter vacation with his friends. They were hunted by a terrible monster called the Necrosed. When he got back, he was advised to go Aralin where he could train in safety. William decided that he wants to finish high school and graduate like a normal person before going to Aralin. That was a mistake.

This series is very well done! This entire series is suitable for young adults. There is very little language and nothing that wouldn't be in a PG-13 movie. I am very excited for the next book!

My only complain about this series is the names of the magic. They all sound very similar with the suffix of Ossra. Still, this is a very minor complain that does not take away from the series.

Each book gets better

Each book gets better as the story unfolds and the characters evolve. The pace is great.

Better than the first

This book was half way decent, being the second installment in the series. The pacing was still inconsistent, tending to be very slow in places, but the author is getting better at it. I think largely, he doesn't know what to write about in order to further the story. Also, I feel like the author doesn't entirely play by the rules he's made in this story he's written. I will read the third book, though I'm still not sure about the series. I finally figured out, for the most part, the words the author uses for magic and mages and gates and such, but they are still very tedious and redundant. All told, I dont understand the point to being a mage, but the characters are interesting and likeable.