Haddie's Haven : THE GLITCH (THE GLITCHES, BOOK 1) BY RAMONA FINN, NARRATED BY GENEVIEVE KAPLAN

Saturday, May 13, 2017

THE GLITCH (THE GLITCHES, BOOK 1) BY RAMONA FINN, NARRATED BY GENEVIEVE KAPLAN | Audio Book Review

Author: Ramona Finn

Narrator: Genevieve Kaplan

Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

Publisher: Relay Publishing⎮2017

Series: The Glitches, Book One

Genre: Science Fiction

On the brink of extinction, being human means more than just surviving. In Lib’s world, it’s dangerous to stray from the Norm. In fact, for someone who doesn’t live up to the AI’s standards, it’s practically a death sentence. Lib learns this the hard way when she wakes up with her memories erased in a barren wasteland, and only one thought lodged in her mind: It’s all her fault. Lib is a Glitch—an imperfect human component of the utopian Norm. Utterly alone, she’ll have to team up with her fellow Glitches Skye and Raj and the mysterious Rogue Wolf and his clan to survive. Wolf only cares about the survival of his group, but Raj thinks they can hack the AI and change the Norm for the better. Now, Lib will have to decide which path to choose—whether to go with handsome loner Raj or stay with Wolf and his tight-knit group. Her heart is drawn to both, but she’s carrying a deadly secret that could jeopardize them all. Will she be able to save her newfound family and stop the AI before it’s too late?

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Ramona Finn writes about courageous characters who fight to live in broken, dystopian worlds. She believes a person's true characters is often revealed in times of crisis, and there is no greater crisis than the worlds that she drops her characters into! She grew up sitting cross-legged on her town's library floor--completely engrossed in science fiction books. It was always the futuristic world or the universe-on-the-brink-of-extinction plotlines that drew her in, but it was the brave characters who chose to fight back that kept her turning the pages. Her books create deep, intricate worlds with bold characters determined to fight for their survival in their dystopian worlds--with a little help from their friends. And, of course, romance is never out of the question.

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For the past fifteen years I have received extensive training in lyric diction and classical voice. Various experience includes lead roles in multiple opera production through Santa Clara University with semi-professional recording obligations. For a minor in Lyric Diction at Santa Clara University I was required to take 6 units of Lyric Diction learning the correct pronunciation of languages including Italian, German and French (and of course English) as well as four years of private vocal training. Outside of musical endeavors I have experience with various characters and voices of my own creation included in my stand up comedy set.

The Glitch is a great story with great characters. Wolf reminded me of my best friend for some reason. When he was brought into the storyline, I couldn't help grinning. His take-charge personality when Lib first meets him was well portrayed. I admit I was a little . . . I don't know the proper word for it, but when Lib was first trying to figure out who she was, I think it could have been better executed. Characteristically-wise, she could have been better, but I did enjoy being in her head.

The narrator, Genevieve Kaplan spoke very clear. I liked her way of bringing the characters to life. Her flow was great and she helped me see the story with my eyes closed. I have been listening to several great narrators recently and some have not been all that great, but Genevieve is up there with the best of them.

MY RATING: 4.5 OF 5 STARS.

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ramona Finn. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.