Although the book is its own story, there is much left to tell, and there are some major issues that need to be resolved. I enjoyed Andi’s progression from invisible and ignored middle daughter to confident and in-control woman. Kennedy has created an interesting mythology in a wonderful world. Overall, The Mark of the Tala is a wonderful fantasy romance. However, in time I grew used to Rayfe’s voice and eventually even liked it. I preferred her female voices, especially those of Andi and her sisters, but I found her performance of Rayfe and his advisor a bit off. She keeps a prim and proper edge to both the dialogue and narration, which is appropriate considering the period and setting of the tale. Generally, the narration by Cris Dukehart is well-suited to the feel of the story. The mystery of the Tala people is fascinating and exciting. The pair have great chemistry, and I felt their relationship developed at a fitting pace. While his motives are selfish, he too learns to love.
I adored how Rayfe and Andi grow and change both individually and as a pair. She is both scared of, yet drawn to, his darkness. At first, I simply wanted to find out more about Andi, but then I was on edge as her destiny began to unfold.Īs her promised betrothed, Rayfe is a terrifying enigma to Andi. Through her eyes, heart, and mind, we are witness to her transformation from the least favored daughter to a mighty woman. I loved that the story is shared solely from the point of view of Andromeda, aka Andi, the middle daughter of High King Uorsin.
Right from the beginning, The Mark of the Tala grabbed my attention, and I found myself fully entangled in its unique mythology and fascinating tale. With one kiss Rayfe unravels Andi’s life, exposing all that she holds kind and true to be a lie. Then everything changes the day she meets a dark stranger in a far away meadow. She takes refuge in riding her horse far and wide to escape the stares at court and hide from the pity she sees in their eyes. She is not as beautiful and kind as her younger sister Amelia, nor as cunning and intelligent as her older sister and heir to the throne, Ursula. It’s time to…Īndi never felt like she fit in. Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks.
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