Nina Kimberly The Merciless

It started out as just light fantasy comedy, but as I kept listening, it grew on me. By the end, I was quite attached to some of the characters (I hope the author writes more fiction featuring them). I'm very impressed with the variety of voices the author used in telling the story aloud. Apparently there's an earlier version of the story, with more sound effects, and a later version, with fewer or none. I listened to the earlier version, and enjoyed the sound effects, and don't expect to listen to the later one.

Loved the characters, story was fun, sound quality was exceptional. More Nina would be a good thing.

I only found podiobooks less than a year ago and have voraciously consumed them since. This is the *only* completed novel I have listened to more than once. I find the "whiny" aspect of Nina's voice both annoying and part of her charm. Nina is (PLEASE don't tell her I said this) flawed in a way that is both accessible and refreshing. Fantasy needs more of the self depreciating humor found in Nina's story - but unlike some, she's not lost the personal introspection and social commentary that keeps me coming back to this genre. Nina - please make sure to protect the well-being of your scribe. She does your biography, reputation and the literary world a great service!

Well...At first the voice of the princess Nina was annoying but...I'm obsessed & addicted to the story now and the sound effects etc (but the sheep noises went on a bit too long)! Francis the king is hilarious and I almost choked to death eating my dinner once! (when he says 'wait till I tell my friends that I can make u tremble with just a thought!!!') I'm so glad I found this gem of a story! Well done and I can't wait to know how their quest ends...still can't decide if William is hiding something...is he good or bad?! Who'll she end up with? Was the dragon once human??? Will the king be killed? Ahhhh?!? Lovin it! Cheers!