The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms #1)

An excellent start to a new series and a captivating & emotionally gripping story by Mercedes Lackey. The narrator does an commendable job, each character seems to come alive as a separate entity. I don\’t think the sample is as good a choice as it could have been to show off the narrator. The 500 Kingdoms are inhabited by a manner of good and evil magical beings, beasts and humans, from the Fae, Brownies and Unicorns to Giants, Dragons, and Evil Witches, Mages and Sorceresses and their minions The 500 Kingdoms are imbued with magic and the powerful force of tradition which tries to bend its peoples Magical or otherwise to its will for good or bad. Tradition intended Elena to be a Cinderella, except that her would be prince was only eleven when she turned twenty-one, so her evil stepmother abandons her and decides to try her fortune hunting in other lands. Elena, penniless and alone decides to become a paid servant, but her Fairy Godmother decides to take her on as an apprentice. The magical potential that has built up in her through the unfulfilled tradition gives her huge magical powers. Thus Elena\’s tale and trials begin, but at least now she has a home and people that care for her and last but not least a purpose . . . Warning whilst most of this book is G rated in small sections mainly near the end of the book it ups the eroticism for a bit but its not over done in my opinion but it may upset some readers. There is a nice tone of humor throughout and It has great multilayered characters that grow as the story progresses. This is an Fantasy adventure story with a side of romance and Elena is a remarkably strong female lead that has a vulnerable human side. Enjoy

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The godmother was a warrior woman, very unlike godmothers that I have read about in the past. If you\’re looking for a fun book, this is a good one! Gabra Zachman did a great job narrating The Fairy Godmother. She did a great male and female voice. I have listened to other books that she has narrated, and she always does a great job! Happy listening!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a fairy Godmother? This tale takes us through process along with a young woman who is discovering what it means to be not only a Godmother, but a woman. Truly a fun read.

As you know, there have been dozens and dozens of twists and turns applied to the old fairy tales we grew up with as children. They range from the ridiculous to the sublime and have been done by good authors, bad authors and great authors. Mercedes Lackey has been a staple in the fantasy world for quite some time and, though I had never read her novels until now, I knew of her and know many who love her. When I was presented with this series I was skeptical of yet another take on the old fairy tales but I wanted something fun and I was assured that this was what I was looking for. Guess what…? They were right. I fell in love with these novels and have devoured them all in a matter of months. The overall score I provide here has to do with the reader, rather than the story. As you can see, the story received a 5 star vote from me. Gabra Zakman is a fun and enthusiastic reader; however, I felt there was something to be desired in her reading of certain characters, mostly the males. She did grow on me though and her rendition was not such that it kept me returning again and again to the Five Hundred Kingdoms. I am now on my second go through and am loving these stories just as much the second time. If you love Mercedes Lackey or if you just want something light and fun, please give these novels a whirl. I hope you love them as much as I do.

This was great to listen to and I enjoyed Debra Zackman’s audio of this story. I’ve read it before, but it’s fabulous to hear it while I’m doing my artwork. Mercedes Lackey is one of my favorite authors, I enjoy both these fairytale retellings and the Valdemar series.

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