Review: Ruby Red by Nikki Minty, read by multiple narrators
Ruby Red is the second exciting novel in the captivating Zadok Series by rising and talented author Nikki Minty. Beautifully written fantasy and captivating magical realism combine successfully in this next adventure that is perfectly suited and tailored for young adults.
The action in Ruby Red picks up immediately after the events in the previous book, Pastel Pink, and finds our main characters in all sorts of difficult situations.
Being a direct continuation to the first novel, I highly recommend that you start with that one. Without me spoiling the storyline for you, all I can say is that almost all the main characters are making a return and will have to live with difficult decisions that they were forced to take. The unrest in the caste Color system, a dangerous love triangle and other unforeseen situations will keep the story going and fresh throughout the 10 hours and a half duration of this audio production.
Ruby Red is well written, fast paced and filled with vivid characters and descriptions. The plot is very interesting, the setting is original and the romance is treated with respect and consideration.
The audio production for Ruby Red is exquisitely brought to life by four extremely talented voiceover artists, with one more than in the previous audiobook from this series. Khristine Hvam is an award-winning audiobook narrator, producer, director, and voice-over actress. Jodie Harris is an Australian actress, singer, voice artist, audiobook narrator and singing teacher, James Patrick Cronin is an award winning American audiobook narrator and stage actor, while James Fouhey is an actor and AudioFile Earphones award-winning narrator living in New York City.
Each of them bring their A-game to the table and create a complete level of immersion for the listener with different voices and accents for all the characters. This second novel is running wild with emotion and tension, so experienced narrators are the only ones who can make us feel such sentiments appropriately.
Again, I want to congratulate the author and the production team for handling this audiobook with professionalism and the listeners with the respect they deserve. It’s not easy to bring together so many talented narrators, but it’s mandatory for a story with so many points of view.
I can’t wait to see what’s next in the lives of these colorful characters, so I will continue to listen to this entertaining series! Powerful Purples is the next adventure in the saga and I have it in my library already!
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Hey Victor,
Thanks once again for your kind words. I’m so happy with this review. You’ve got me buzzing.