Monday, January 16, 2023

Audiobook Review: Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews

 

Sweep of the Heart (Innkeeper Chronicles #5) by Ilona Andrews
Publication Date: January 13th 2023 by NYLA
Pages: 454
Audio Book Length: 16 hrs 25 mins
Narrators: Nora Sofyan
Source: Publisher 
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My Thoughts:
Wilmos, Sean’s werewolf friend and advisor is kidnapped and the only way to reach the place he was taken is through a portal controlled by the Dominion. They’ll agree to give access if Dina and Sean host their spousal selection at Gertrude Hunt. This is a huge undertaking with representatives from twelve different alien species. Several very tricky and dangerous. It is a risky event, one refused by the other Inn’s and Dina wouldn’t take it on except for the situation with Wilmos. Sean and Dina definitely have their work cut out for them.

Caldenia is a big part of the story. Officer Marais and even the Costco lady has a role. First Scholar Thek of the koo-ko, aka: space chickens!!! We met them in the novella, Sweep With Me, and First Scholar Thek is with us again sharing his enlightened intellect. So, so funny!
 
I’m always amazed by Ilona Andrews’ writing talent, they’re just so good, and I’m immediately sucked in every time I pick up one of their books. Here I was in wonder over their imagination, creating all the different species and worlds, and the ways Dina accommodated them at the Inn. At every turn there was a problem to overcome, but Dina and Sean tackled them together as a united team. As usual, humor is woven through the story that at times had me laughing at loud.

Sweep of the Heart is part of the Innkeeper series, book five, and these books are best read in order. Such a phenomenal series, so if you haven’t started you are in for a treat and you can binge read!

The audio version was fantastic! Nora Sofyan performed all the voices beautifully. I loved her portrayal of Dina, which for me was the most important as the lead, and she gave each character (there were many) a distinct voice. I listened at my usual 1.5-1.75x normal speed. Definite recommend!

5 Stars


Book Description:

From the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.

Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans. But it’s about to get even more chaotic when Sean's werewolf mentor is kidnapped. To find him, they must host an intergalactic spouse-search for one of the most powerful rulers in the Galaxy. Dina is never one to back down from a challenge. That is, if she can manage her temperamental Red Cleaver chef; the consequences of her favorite Galactic ex-tyrant's dark history; the tangled politics of an interstellar nation, and oh, yes, keep the wedding candidates from a dozen alien species from killing each other. Not to mention the Costco lady.

They say love is a battlefield; but Dina and Sean are determined to limit the casualties!

13 comments:

  1. I've read and loved several of Ilona Andrews' books, but I haven't read any in the Innkeeper series. They do sound like very fun books. :D

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  2. I love your excitement for this book. What a treat to keep getting amazing stories in a world you love

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    1. Yes! I love that they have several series' and keep adding to them.

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  3. I have never read an Ilona Andrews book, but it seems there are many people that love her books. I don't read about werewolves, so probably not for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

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  4. I have not read a Ilona Andrews book yet, but this series looks good.

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  5. My favorite author and another favorite series. I'm going to turn it into a Read-along in a couple years. Just so I get to read it again.

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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  6. I only read the first. I need more

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  7. As much as I love Ilona Andrews, I am behind with this series. I need to get busy!

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  8. I've only heard of Andrews from the Hidden Legacy and Kate Daniels series. I've never heard of this one but it's obviously a hit with you even five books in!

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