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Narration review: Shannon McManus' narration for this audiobook was superb! I've never heard her narration before, but this audiobook made me an instant fan. Her narrative skills far exceeded any I have heard in the last month. Sure, her voice had a pleasant tone and was nice to hear, but that's not what grabbed my attention about her narration. Her tonal range was out of this world! She gave every single character a very distinct and fitting voice. Whether she did this by changing the accent, tone, or pace of her voice, I never had to wonder whom was speaking. I was most impressed by her ability to voice Mother Jilo, an old root doctor. The majority of the time when Mother Jilo was speaking, I was honestly baffled as to whether or not another narrator had been brought in for that part. This audiobook also boasted a few sound effects, which I was extremely pleased to hear. Overall, the audiobook experience was amazing! ♣︎