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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Allyson Ware

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Allyson Ware

When I picked up this book, I expected to fall in love with it. I’m not going to lie, it took me some time to really dig into. Once I got through the copious depiction, I fell in love. This novel reminded me of A Game of Thrones. The amount of detail in the characters and world-building really made this book come to life.

I would recommend this book to any fantasy lover and those that crave the thorough detail and explanations. It is not necessarily a quick read until you get to the heart and sole of the action. If you can make it through that, I can assure you that you will want to pick it up and read it again and again and again.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shelly Kittell

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WoW! I read this as a book but listening to it narrated to it to a whole new level. The narration was phenomenal. The narrators had the attitudes of the characters down to a t. They were just as I had imagined them. I felt that the characters were even more relatable hearing them performed. The author has such a way of writing that her books are guaranteed to be full of sass, spunk and adventure. Not normally a fantasy fan, I have become one with this author, I will be reading more of this series, hopefully listening. The story was fun and full of adventure. The descriptions kept me going and rolling with chuckling laughter and “ew”. I recommend this story for just flat out anyone looking for a good adventure. You’ll love it.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was one of the most unique stories I’ve read. I loved the action that started with bodies squishing underfoot and just got better from there. (Don’t worry, it’s fantasy, not horror). For battle scenes, it kept my interest and intrigue going. The characters were very well-written. You just felt the emotions running throughout the story. They were also relatable in their own way. The plot has a few glitchy spots but it still ran smooth enough that I hated stopping when life called to disturb my reading. Sleeps a little overated for a book as good as this, right? I’m going to suggest you go ahead and give this series a go. Pretty darn good series and I highly recommend it.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Corine Lombardi

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is good if new to the genre of fantasy.
It is very gripping from the very beginning.
It has a very basic plot of good verses evil fueled with the use of magic.
The main character lives in a world of devastation consumed with magic and grief.
Will the world survive?
There is only one point of view which I refreshing.
This is an easy read with just enough spice.
A fresh story of regret, magic and sacrifice.
Ian is a character that you want to hold close and become friends with the power resonates off the pages.
Before you know it your looking for more.
As the first book I am looking forward to the rest of this series.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Bridget McCullough

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This book started off a bit slow but I was quickly engulfed in the story. Great writing and good characters. I was a little put off by the main character at first but he quickly grew on me as he worked to confront his past. The world building in this book was phenomenal. Overall I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to dive into the next one.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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I really loved listening to this story….action, suspense and magic all rolled up into a great adventure. This story follows Ian Troy, who is a bounty hunter. Years after a war… he still tries to forget with so much loss…but the enemy is always close behind…

This was a great fantasy story and the narrator was fantastic as well and I felt like I was more in the story then just listening 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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The Crown of Stones: Magic Price by C.L. Schneider 

Narrated by Joey S. Bosco

Five  Stars

This is the first book in the Crown of Stones trilogy. Magic Price is the amazing beginning of this awesome series. Ian Troy is a Soldier Shinree. When he finds and uses the Crown Of Stones, his life spins out of control. After ten years of running, he must make a difficult decision to lead the resistance and learn to harness the magic to save the Realm and his people, the Shinree. He learns the truths about his heritage. The world that Schneider created with this trilogy is truly brilliant, so detailed it feels like you are part of what’s happening and can personally interact with the characters because you know them so well. 

This is the first book I have listened to by this narrator. He really makes the story amazingly lifelike. I enjoyed his voice and inflections of the different characters. I have read these books before I got the Audiobook, but I appreciate the story more with the audio. I recommend this trilogy to anyone who loves sci-fi, fantasy or just plain action adventure. I suggest if you’re going to read it start at the beginning with The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price, Magic-Scars and finally Magic-Borne. This series is amazing and magical!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Moriah Venable

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ian Troy, is a Shinree, a race that has an addiction to magic. To put an end to the long brutal war, Ian defies orders by his Queen and uses an ancient relic called the Crown of Stones which comes at a heavy price.

Years pass and Ian is still filled with regret while suppressing his urges with wine, he tries to leave the past behind. An encounter with an assassin brings him back to the fold when the realm becomes in danger again.

There is a race to control the Crown of Stone, and Ian becomes involved once more. It becomes more clear what Ian has to do: use the power he fears the most.

I went into this thinking it was going to be a slow start but it wasn’t slow at all. I really liked Ian’s character and was surprised when he went against orders and did something that had last effects, even a decade later and how he was still struggling not only with himself as a person but with the war and the consequences of his choice.

I am looking forward to reading the next novel in the series.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed how the story drew me in from the beginning. It was a wonderful tale about good versus evil. But are things really so black and white? As we delve into the story and into Ian Troy’s life l, we discover there is much more gray than we could imagine and that things aren’t always cut and dry. I recommend this book that will make you think. I also recommend 18 plus due to sexual stuff and violence.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Piper Foster

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I love the descriptive work in this book. Ian Troy ends a brutal war by conjuring the Crown of Stones and he’s left the only survivor after this use. He’s of the Shirnee race and they are addicted to magic and kept as the bottom racking. I would say this is a dark fantasy novel this is an amazing start to the series. I would recommend for 16 + due to the language used.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Beth McKitrick

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is definitely a unique take on the old “magic user” trope. I liked the concept a lot, and it definitely checked the boxes for a good fantasy/adventure novel. However, the writing wasn’t necessarily my style. It’s not bad by any means, it’s just a bit much for someone who prefers fluffy reads – the whole thing gives me a sort of Game of Thrones vibe (which is a very popular series, just not my thing). The characters were complex and interesting and I thought it was a good story that started out a bit slow. I saw some people didn’t finish the book but I think if you push past the beginning, it gets more enjoyable. Definitely will be interested to see where the next book takes us!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lyndsay Withey

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Sometimes an audiobook helps to bring a story to life and other times it makes it more difficult to fully enjoy the story. In this case it definitely helped bring the story to life. Right from the start the listener (reader) is captured inside a world full of wonder. The main character is a Shinree, a race that has the ability to use magic but it comes at a cost. Any time they use magic it costs not only life around them but it feeds the individuals addiction. The main story takes place 10 years after the war in the prologue and shows the world after the cost has been paid.

Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being half human half dragon is much harder then it seems. Then to be exiled. Can you imagine? I would love to be half and half. Best of both worlds. I would blow fire for the fun of it. And if in danger circumstance change to dragon form to protect my body. I love this book I never thought to be half dragon and human.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audio Book

By C.L. Schneider

4 stars

 

Having read books by this author previously I thought I would give an audio book a try and overall, I really enjoyed the story. It was a long listen I will admit but it actually went really quickly because I was so absorbed in the story. The narration was really good and pleasant to listen to. The story is quite complex but being able to listen to it actually really helped me imagine what was going on. I really liked the characters and the storyline was magical and creative.

Overall, a fantastic audio book and one that I would highly recommend! I look forward to the next one!

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good fantasy novel. Did an excellent job with world building. Did get a bit wordy at times. Had lots of action. Had solid characters with both good and bad traits. I like the magic and different races.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Carisa Saenz

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do love a good fantasy story. The prologue does wonders for grabbing the reader’s attention. As the story continues it does calm down. I do enjoy how every chapter is something new. This author did a wonderful job at creating excitement then calming the story down. It was a fun roller coaster of emotions reading this book.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a much needed epic high fantasy novel. Ian Troy has spent his last few years travelling without direction, all to forget what happened in his past and all the lives he destroyed in one swipe of his magic. But his past quickly catches up to him and he must deal with it.

I wouldn’t call the story line dark but it does have a very serious storyline, a rollercoaster of emotions and feelings. Ian tries to refrain from using his magic despite a clear need to do so. The interaction between the characters is well developed and keeps you intrigued. There is always a question in the back of your mind as to who can be trusted, and that is well placed.

I found it to be a much needed original and refreshing fantasy novel. I can’t wait to see this story develop.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG were to start with this book. This book literally had everything, from magic, betrayal, loyalty, love, guilty, it had all the feelings in this book. Ian is an amazing character that it was hard for me not to root for him. it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through that I couldn’t put it down. The situations that happen you really have to wonder if they would be able to get out of it. How it seems like everyone in the world hates him, but he still does the best that he thinks he can. I really enjoyed this book, it was very well written, and I can’t wait to read more from this. I might even read this one again.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good rad, griping, and the spins and turns I took as I read through was thoroughly unbelievable. I really had a lot of fun reading this, there was so much to think on as I read on, and to say the least, the plot was quite unpredictable. Loved this one, it was nothing what I thought and amazing!

I have been a fan of other worlds such as paranormal or in this case fantasy. The cover to me first off the bat was intriguing, it gave a sense of…as more less what some books do for me that there is more to the story that I would maybe think just by assuming by the cover. This book puled me right in, I was shocked at times, and completely devoured by this amazing authors writing, it was so well put together!

I guess you can say, I loved the darkness this book gave out, seeing the dark times as well as the darkness we have within ourselves was more than I ever thought possible. It was intriguing in the sense of a shiny toy that I could not turn away from. The character development and story for Ian, I feel there is more to him even after finishing this novel, and I am very curious to find out what that is!

Again, loved this book for all it gave and more! It was different than I had expected, and I loved how Ian was not such a character I truly was fond of truly at first glance. I love stories that can do that to my mind and heart. If you love fantasy and a dark twist here and there, highly say you will love this one as I did!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic – Price Audio Book By C.L. Schneider- Review by Caralee Loonat

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How do you make a good book even better? Well you get the audio addition. I always like being able to listen to a good book. I like the fantasy setting for this and the complexity. I like how the narrator voices the characters and how much it adds to the richness of the story. I love the conflict in the book and how it builds for the main character.

Ian definitely is a character I can get into and also route for. I like how the author builds up the story and how the past is entwined. I look forward to the next book in this series and hope it also gets an audio addition.
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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C.L. Schneider- Review by Lauren West

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I absolutely love audio books like this! The narrator truly brought these characters to life, and I easily imagined every chapter vividly.
Fantasy stories were made for the audiobook world, and they are soo fun to listen to.

This story Ian Troy who is a Shinree. A race enslaved and abused due to their magic addiction. When I can take the drugging and forced combat he defies his queen by using the Crown of Stones.
He ends a war but unleashes something terrible. The story takes us through Ian’s journey to overcome the downfall of his people and to embrace his true self. Will Ian overcome his fear, or will he be the reason for his own downfall.

The Crown of Stone: Magic – Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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The Crown of Stones

Magic – Price

Book 1

AUDIO BOOK

By C. L. Schneider

☆☆☆☆☆

Troy is a Shinree, his race is what sets him apart from other races. He also comes with an addiction for magic. Only problem is his magic can kill everything and everybody in his path. Being of the Shinree race he must serve his master,  even if that means going into battle. Having blood on his hand and the death of many. He decides to escape, but as far as he runs, everything catches up with him. I enjoyed this story, at times I felt as though I was in a race. This author has an eye for detail. The characters fit their description given by the author. Having read many book in this genre, I found this one just as entertaining and complete. This story makes for a great road trip. I recommend reading or listening to this story as it will not disappoint. 

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Netania Lim

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this urban fantasy novel, as it was totally not what I was expecting. I thought the world-building and the elements to do with dragons were unique and intriguing, although I did find it a little confusing to begin with. However, once I settled into the story, I found myself enjoying it more and more. The characters were great, the plot is full of suspense, and I thought the novel was well-written. I can’t wait to read the next in the series!

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great fantasy read that is fast paced from the start! I always enjoy a good shifter story and this one definitely keeps you interested. Dahlia is the strong character you root for to find that peace she seeks. I really enjoy the relationship between Dahlia and Creed. The descriptions in the story really help you see the different scenes in the story from the characters to the crime scenes. I am definitely reading book 2!

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great urban fantasy read! I will admit that this book took me a bit to get into, once I got into it was amazing. The world building is great, the characters are awesome with a ton of character to them, and the empathy throughout this book is just incredible. I could hardly put this book down at some parts and was sucked in where I didn’t even know where I was at in other parts. I’m so glad I decided to pick this book up and I can’t wait to read the second installment of this series!

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All I can say is wow. I really liked this book. This book had it all, dragons, adventure, and intrigue. As a reader we are taken on an exciting journey that kept us guessing what was going to happen next. Dahlia Nite is such a kickass heroine. She is someone that draws you in and makes you feel for her and everything she has gone through and continues to go through. This series is good and I look forward to the next installment.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by LaBeccah Davis

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book an amazing read the plot is very well thought out and the characters are very well thought. The background is pictured so well in my mind due to the amazing wiring of this author. This book has many twists and turns and I honestly can n not wait to read the next book in this series

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Collins

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a different fantasy book that I thought was going to be hard to read. Im more of a historical fiction or paranormal romance but this was a new genre for me. However, I was hooked after the first page and I’d love to read the rest of the series.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by stephanie nicole

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story with take you on a wild roller coaster ride. Full of amazing characters, a fantastic plot, dragons, and several other fantastic fantasy elements. The author has woven such an intricate story that it will keep you on the edge of your seat and you’ll never see what’s coming from one page to the next. Dahlia is fierce, tough, and refuses to back down from anything. The world building is phenomenal and while the ending does not leave us with a cliffhanger, there are still lots of possibilities. So if your looking for a great fantasy/ murder mystery then I highly recommend this book.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Corine Lombardi

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the longest books I ever read but I was not putting it down.
This is the female lead I love.
An assassin, half human half dragon…..yes I said dragon.
I am a fiend for fantasy and this is the exact story that everyone should read.
This is one of the most original stories I have ever read.
This story will completely suck you in.
As a series fanatic where is book two I don’t even want to wait.
With no other choice the lead lands on earth and one moment a killer, next a savior seeking redemption.
What can go wrong when you have an independent woman fighting crime?
The world building is everything and the imagery has you hooked.
Five stars all the way around.

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