Building from Ashes

Elemental World, Book 1

By: Elizabeth Hunter

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book in the highly anticipated Elemental World series, by Elizabeth Hunter, author of the best-selling Elemental Mysteries.

In a world teetering on the edge of change, two beings struggle to find their purpose. Will their paths lead them closer together or tear their worlds apart? For a thousand years, powerful earth vampire Carwyn ap Bryn has served others. God. His family. His friends. But tragedy and loss disrupt his peaceful existence, causing him to question everything he has committed his eternity to.

Brigid Connor has known about vampires since they rescued her from a painful childhood. But not even their vast elemental power can save her from the demons that torment her. As loyalties are tested and new paths are forged, a lurking danger slowly grows in the Elemental World. Carwyn and Brigid learn that even secrets revealed can come back to haunt you when you least expect it.

©2012 Elizabeth Hunter (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

My first audio book experience

This was my first audio book ever. I am an avid old fashioned, page turning book reader so the narration took me a bit to get used to. I found it ridiculous in the beginning. The same person reading different genders and accents was distracting to me. I had to really focus on the story to get me past how silly the main characters voice was portrayed. This isn't at all the fault of the narrator, you can only adjust your voice so many ways. But I was immediately turned off by the this.
However, much to the credit of the story, I was able to stick with it and found myself looking forward to plugging in to listen while cleaning the house or running errands.
The story itself was a little heavy on filler and a little lacking in substance, but it was a good story line and I was able to easily imagine what wasn't provided by the author. My genera of choice is historical fiction so I am used to heavy detail and accurate historical references. This is a modern day story so there wasn't much explanation needed and that left me wanting.
Nevertheless I will continue on with this series and if modern fantasy is your jam, give this one a go.

You will be captivated

This was so well written you can enjoy it by itself but will want to start from the beginning. You will be captivated

My favorite!

Love it love it LOVE IT! I love ALL of Elizabeth Hunter's books, but this one is probably my favorite Elemental book. I thoroughly enjoy listening to this book every time!

Overall amazing!

Love this series! Love the narrator! Can't get enough if these characters and their stories. Carwyn and Brigid's story is (so far) my favorite. This story has a way to make you forget the characters are fictional.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

GREAT!!

LOVE THIS BOOK! CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT ONE! GREAT BEGINNING TO THIS SERIES! LOVE DINA'S READING!!💕

OH Carwyn

Loved it!! Great work done by narrator. Elizabeth Hunter never fails to deliver a wonderful story.

Vampires

I read the 2nd book 1st, bc I mistakenly thought it was the 2nd book to another series by this writer. I am so glad I accidently started this series bc it is fantastic! I just finished the 1st book and like the 2nd it was great, you can definitely read them as stand alone but you miss nuances and certain subject matter if not read in order. I am about to purchase the 3rd book now and can't wait!! I am sure I will also continue with what is listed as another Rental series which seems more like an offshoot of this one.
This book and series are DEFINITELY worth the credit or cost, if you like the paranormal/vampire stuff and mysteries, which I do!!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

A bit tedious

This was listed as #1 in the series, but after being bombarded with a slew of characters, I checked again. It’s #1 in a new series spinning off from an old. Confusion explained, but the story dragged on in fits & starts. The narrator did fairly well w multiple accents and kept me from giving up a third of the way through the slog.

Excellent

I absolutely love Carwyn and Brigid and this is one of my favorite books to read and listen to! Over and over it’s just as good each time!!