The Lightning-Struck Heart (Tales from Verania, #1)

by T.J. Klune

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident.

Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows.

When Sam's 14, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds.

At 15, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle - Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed.

Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the king sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have.

Or, so he thinks.

• ISBN10: 163476367X
• ISBN13: 9781634763677
• Publish Date: 20 July 2015
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 15 June 2021
• Imprint: Dreamspinner Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[Brittany]

This is not the most amazing writing ever but it’s reaaaaaal. It’s written in the most perfect way to be true to the characters and that’s what this book is about - the characters.

I was seriously cackling sometimes because the dialogue is just so blunt and honestly great. This book was highly entertaining and apart from being funny I was sucked into the actual story.

I listened to the book while following along and I don’t think I would have enjoyed it as much if I were just reading it- the format of the book is not my normal style but listening to it was amazing and I’m not one to enjoy listening to books normally!

I highly highly recommend this if you want something that is funny and light with lots of gay fantasy, literally like gay wizard with a gay unicorn it’s a lot of gay (but why wouldn’t you want that???) it’s 100% adult and I would be cautious of who can hear it while you’re listening though

[stacey_is_sassy]

Big call...but I will say this is my favourite audio for 2016

When a brilliant author teams up with a brilliant narrator, The Lightning-Struck Heart is what you get. It was brilliantly, awesomely, fantastically magical. I loved the characters, storyline and setting for the story. It was easy to follow and the only times I had to rewind were when I missed a bit from laughing so hard.

I'll be honest (and hopefully not offend), this was the campest story I have ever read/listened to. The humour is rude, crude and socially unacceptable...I LOVED IT!

So, the story is about Sam the apprentice wizard his best mates Garry the hornless unicorn and Tiggy, the half-giant. Sam is set to be the King's wizard but is still in training. The group spend a lot of time being kidnapped and having to escape from the clutches of men who fall in love with Sam.

Poor Sam, if only he could be kidnapped by his one true love Ryan...but alas Ryan the King's Knight, is betrothed to the yucky Prince Justin.

The Lightning-Struck Heart is a fantasy romance about two men who want and need each other but have every obstacle in their way. The journey towards their happiness is filled with humour but also a little heartache.

We are introduced to some very interesting characters, especially the dragon (with a deep Scottish accent that I loved), Morgan of Shadows, the Dark Lords and Big Momma - the drag queen brothel owner.

T.J. Klune writes a brilliant story and Michael Lesley is one of the most entertaining narrators I have ever heard. His ability to change his voice, act like a horse...I mean unicorn and be the characters was awe inspiring.

I loved The Lightning-Struck Heart. I don't read a lot of m/m and I know it is not for everyone, but there is only one intimate scene right at the end. If you don't mind campy humour this is definitely worth a try and I suggest you give the sample a go.

T.J. Klune...I'm a fan. Onwards...

***Sorry, this review is a bit dodgy. I'm on holidays at the beach and my motivation is pretty low to non-existent but I HAD to tell you about this story.***

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