The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

Audiobook Review: Looking For Dei by David A. Wilson

Author: David A. Willson
Narrator: Tanya Eby
Release Date: 
30th March 2018
Genre: High Fantasy
Series: 

Length: 10 hours 7 hours 25 minutes
Publisher: Seeker Press
Blurb:
Join Nara and Mykel on a journey through the Great Land….
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never been good at keeping secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her mysterious adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift.
A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to make things right. The decision sets her and her friend on a path of danger, discovery, and a search for the divine. In the process, she learns the truth about herself and uncovers the biggest secret of all: the power of broken people.

Review

★★★+1/2

Looking For Dei by David A. Wilson is an interesting new high fantasy read with a believable storyline and an impressive world-setting. I was pulled into the story right from the start and was kept engaged till I hit the middle part of the story, and that was when I kind of hit a brick wall. After about 45% I started to struggle because of the pacing, which was pretty good until that point but then suddenly slacked and the story started to feel like a drag. Fortunately, after a while, the pacing picked up again (albeit a bit slowly) and I was happy to reach the end of the story without any further pacing issues. The story picked up in the ending again and overall I was glad that I picked this read.

I was fortunate enough to get this book in both the formats – e-book from NetGalley and audiobook from Audiobookworm. I started this with the e-book but when I got the audio, obviously I listened to the entire story because that just saved me a hell of a lot of time! Also, the narration was pretty good and I loved the different variation the narrator used especially of the old crone, Ann.

I’d recommend this book to all the fantasy lovers, and even to those who rarely read fantasy and are looking for a new fantasy series to explore.

 

this review is also posted on audible and Goodreads


Tour Schedule:

May 24th:

T’s Stuff

The Book Junkie Reads . . .

May 25th:

The Reading Bud
Blogger Nicole Reviews

May 26th:

Lilly’s Book World

May 27th:

Adventures Thru Wonderland

May 28th:

Bookworms Corner Blog Spot

May 29th:

Jazzy Book Reviews

May 30th:

The Book Addict’s Reviews

Literature Approved

➜Sign up as a host here

2 responses to “Audiobook Review: Looking For Dei by David A. Wilson”

  1. Tasha Avatar
    Tasha

    Great review. I have just finished writing my review for this audiobook.

    Like

    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks! I’ll make sure to drop by and check it 🙂

      Like

I love reading your comments, so please go ahead…

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

I’m Heena

Welcome to The Reading Bud, my cosy corner of the internet dedicated to all things books and authors. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovering under-represented books, independent and small press authors, and all things book with a touch of love and loud purrs. Let’s get Reading!

Book of the Month

Read this captivating story on the adventures and hardships of Frank Knightlite, a man who strives to illuminate darkness with his lantern in search of answers to life’s questions.
You can get it here.
May 2018
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  

Reading is like breathing to me.

Recent Posts

  • Book Spotlight: Cold Sanctuary by Andrew Beardmore

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Andrew Beardmore for his latest release, Cold Sanctuary. Book: Cold SanctuaryAuthor: Andrew BeardmorePublication Date: 18 March 2025Pages: 555 pagesPublisher: Ryelands Books (imprint of Halsgrove Publishing)Genre: Epic historical fantasyAvailable in:…

  • Author Spotlight: David Morabito

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author David Morabito for his latest release, The Lantern Man. About The Author David Morabito David Morabito is a freelance writer who lives in the mountains and deserts…

  • Book Spotlight: The Price of Breathing by Melanie Faith

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Melanie Faith for her latest release, The Price of Breathing. Book: The Price of BreathingAuthor: Melanie FaithPublication Date: September 15, 2026Pages: 134 pagesPublisher: Vine Leaves PressGenre: Novel in Verse,…

  • Book Review: Seven Serpents Assembled (Grimdark West 1) by Seth Hobbs 

    Book Details: Author: Seth HobbsRelease Date: 10 June 2026Series: Grimdark West (Book #1)Genre: Western Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Horror, GrimdarkFormat: E-book Pages: 470 pagesPublisher: Voxinus House PublishingBlurb:Outlaws chase silver. Cults summon gods. The desert takes the rest…Imagine taking Sergio…

  • Book Review: Cold Plate: A Dr. Shaw Mystery(Dr. Shaw Murder Mysteries) by Edward B. Haynes

    Book Details: Author: Edward B. HaynesRelease Date: 4 June 2026Series: Dr. Shaw Murder Mysteries (Book #1)Genre: Historical MysteryFormat: E-book Pages: 56 pagesPublisher: –Blurb:COLD PLATE: A Dr. Shaw MysteryHong Kong, 1894. A city of meticulous ledgers, colonial formality, and simmering…