by Jim Butcher
Series: The Dresden Files #4
Narrator: James Marsters
Length: 11 hours and 12 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
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Narration: 5 cups
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is a very powerful wizard and a dedicated private eye. He is also a wise cracking trouble magnet. Fueled by a tempest of guilt, sleep deprivation, malnutrition, bad temper and frankly awful personal grooming. Harry is hurtling toward oblivion. According to Harry that is nobody's business but his own.
The Winter Queen of Faerie manipulates him into accepting a case to solve a murder and stop a war between the courts of Summer and Winter that could have literally earth shattering consequences. His own soul is up for grabs. Dresden must dig deep to discover that at time a willingness to accept a little help from your friends, be they a cub pack of werewolves, old loves in sheep's clothing, or a battalion of pizza loving dewdrop fairies, is a very good thing.
I am continuing my journey with the Dresden Files and recently devoured Summer Knight by Jim Butcher, narrated by James Marsters. Fairies, pizza and the courts of Summer and Winter made for an engaging listen.
Marsters narration was stellar in Summer Knight. I found myself laughing aloud and the voices he gave to some pizza loving dewdrop fairies. Once again the council is questioning whether Harry should be a Wizard and the Queen of Winter once to hire him to solve a murder. What trickery is this? It might be just want Harry needs to rid himself of the funk he has been under since his girlfriend was turned.
Harry rather depressed when our story begins. His home is a mess, and there’s an eviction notice for his office. His friend schedules an appointment for him and it turns out to be with Mab the Winter Queen. Someone has killed the Summer Knight and Mab has been blamed. If Harry aids her it may just prove his loyalty to the White Council. Who once again are seeking to have him hog-tied and sent to the vampires. Poor Harry!
I absolutely loved the faerie storyline from travels there to happens at their court. Dresden’s humor and one-liners had me roaring. Can I just say the fairies scare the shite out of me? Trickery at every turn, riddles and more kept me on edge. It was an intense storyline with a tight window to solve the case. If Harry fails the ramifications could affect everyone.
Harry enlists the help of dewdrop fairies and the werewolves. He even consults with his Godmother. He gets some unexpected help and I enjoyed the thread. Battles, discovery, hardship and loss made for a thrilling listen.
James Marsters was brilliant from his voices to the way he set the tone for each scene.Which each novel his voice and the soundtrack improve. He’s quickly earned a spot on my favorite narrators list and has become the voice of these characters. I ended up grabbing the entire series on audio
Summer Knight is the fourth book in the Dresden files and I really feel as if I am getting to know Harry. We see characters growth and friendships are forged. Secondary characters are fleshed out, and I am coming to enjoy them as much as Harry. Butcher wrapped up Summer Knight bringing closure to this case. Things ended on a happy note, but I am already longing to return to this world.
Fairies, pizza and the courts of Summer and Winter made for Summer Knight by Jim Butcher an engaging listen #loveaudiobooks #urbanfantasy Share on X
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Dani Eide
Great review Kimberly. ❤️❤️ My brother recommended this series to me a while ago. Not sure how far into the series I’ve gotten. But this doesn’t sound familiar. I would of remembered fairies! Listening to this series, especially with James Marsters narrative, might be a better way to go. ? ❤️
MarthaE
I enjoyed the first book and need to get more. Glad you are continuing to enjoy.
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
Wow, you are making great progress on this series and each book sounds better and better too!
Ailyn Koay
Another great mystery. Love pizza dewdrop faeries, though i am not surr of the significance but cool
Teresa Mary Rose
You sold me with James Marsters narration, I mean its Spike but I also loved his narration of Lord of Shadows. But aside from that this sounds like a real fun series! Great review!
Melliane
I only tried the first book but I need to try more!
Mary Kirkland
I haven’t read this author yet but I’ve seen a few of his books floating around and they sound good for the most part.
Anne
I LOVE this series. I own every single one on audio. After this point, they are really all 5 stars. The world-building, the characters, the plot, the humor, and James Marsters It’s awesome. I’m happy to see you are enjoying them too. Anne – Books of My Heart
Angela Adams
Thanks for the post, and enjoy your weekend!
Debbie Haupt
You know I love UF you also know I haven’t read him so you may think I need my head examined and you may be right LOL great review Kim!!!
Lily B
so excited you’ve been enjoying this so much. I really like this one as well. To me they just keep getting better and better
Tori @ InToriLex
Glad your enjoying the series, I don’t really read many funny books, but this seems like a great mix of genres.
Tori @ In Tori Lex
sherry fundin
Great review. You had me at fairies and pizza. lol
Vanessa
Mystery with faeries?! Sold!
Nadene
Another book to add to my groaning TBR shelf?
Anne @ The Reading Life
Well, this book seems great, except for the book cover (which I feel like could be improved). Great review! I myself also really enjoy urban fantasy.
Nasreen
This looks like a good book and thanks for your review of it. You made it sound so interesting!