My Public Apology To Tavia Gilbert

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The book is awesome, if you have read the first 2 (which I highly recommend you do), then you already know it will be an awesome book. But I must say a few words about the narrator first:

*Tap* *Tap* *Tap* Is this thing on? Ok! I would like to take this moment to address a common gripe among those of us who love Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress books in the audio format: The voice of Bones. Yes, come on ladies – (and a few men), you know when you first heard Tavia’s portrayal of Bones you thought, “Ew, no, no, no!” The voice is too high for a strong supernatural creature. And the English accent? It sounds like some back-alley sally! Not the sophisticated English accent I expected. Like the majority of you, I couldn’t have agreed more. It was not what I expected, and it took a while to get used to and accept the voice of Bones as Bones. My mind imagined him as a dark, mysterious, take-what-he-wants, protector and seducer, but when I heard the voice all I thought was “He sounds like a snotty adolescent, low class ahole!”

Then I got to “First Drop of Crimson” – a spin off to the Night Huntress Series and COMPLETELY CHANGED MY MIND. After hearing Tavia voice Spade it finally sank in. She gives Spade the voice I wished she had used for Bones. THAT voice is what I wanted to hear. But midway through the book the more I appreciated her portrayal of Spade, the more it made me appreciate her portrayal of Bones. In short, Tavia is a true actress, she sees the inner character – not just what will appease the fans. Spade has that deep and sultry voice, soft and reserved, but firm and constant. He is affluent, he was educated, he grew up knowing social graces and etiquette – he was taught to speak well.

Bones is the exact opposite. He did not grow up around riches and luxury. He probably had no formal education. He was born to a prostitute, the only skill he had was being a prostitute. His human life pretty much consisted of surviving – which means he had to become a good liar, a good manipulator in a “every man for himself” world where being a cocky, punk a-hole probably was his best defense. – Love, real love, is a completely new concept to Bones. Everything before Cat has been a performance or a mutual understanding. The voice she uses for Bones is absolutely PERFECT and I would like to publically apologize to Tavia Gilbert for thinking I know how to do her job better than she does.

Tavia sweetheart, I apologize. You are an awesome actress and I bow to your skills. Don’t let anyone tell you how to do your job. Ever.

Wendy Williams
A Tavia Gilbert Fan.

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A war! Make for a exciting twist to the heart

This third installment is all about vampire war. We get to know much more about Bones in this book. We also a delivered a complex plot. One of the best things about this novel is, Cat make some decisions about herself and we start to see her character change in subtle, yet very interesting complex ways. This has interesting impacts for future installments.

At this point I am used to Gilbert's narration of Bones -- still not a favorite, but... You can read this as a stand-along and then go back and read the first two. When thinking about this book, the for two books give a much sub-story. If you really must read this one first go ahead, otherwise I suggest starting from the beginning.

I give this book a thumbs up. It's a riveting listen.

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Premature Inflamulation... haha

Would you consider the audio edition of At Grave’s End to be better than the print version?

I have to say, it is what Tavia Gilbert has brought to the table. She is amazing and consistently in character.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Vlad / Drac - Premature - huh?

Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilbert’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is getting better and better. Which is saying something because she was brilliant to begin with.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was addictive.

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Sucks you in. (Pun intended)

I've read a lot of fantasy / paranormal romance books and must admit I've found a lot of them to be too formulaic, too predictable or to be full of "stormy emotions" that don't grip the reader at all.
The Night Huntress series, on the other hand, does EVERYTHING right.
The story is fast paced, original, fun and sexy. The chemistry between Cat and Bones is sizzling. The side characters all have their own personalities - which add a lot of spice to the story. Despite the fantasy backdrop, it's hard not to get emotionally involved in the story. The book had me both in tears and grinning from ear to ear.


It's hard to compare the books to anything else, but imagine Trinity from the Matrix movies, put into a True Blood-ish setting. Add Spike from Buffy as the male lead and make Quentin Tarantino the director - and you might get an idea what kind of ride you're in for.

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Amazing! Can't wait for the rest in the series.

Where does At Grave’s End rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is probably my favorite book in this genre thus far.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship with Kat and Bones/

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Good, but not great

Book #2 is my favorite of this series so far....this book was good, just missed some of the chemistry between Cat and Bones that I am used to seeing in the other books. Looking forward to reading book 4 and hoping that will be back. I love this series and anxiously await the next books!

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One of the best books I have ever read!!

Funny, entertaining, original!!! Yet another twist on the whole trendy vampire kick but so well done I can't wait for each book to come out on audio!!!!

Tavia Gilbert ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeaniene has a fantastically imaginative mind!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE you girls!!!!

Keep up the sensational work both of you!!!

If you want a good read, get these books!!

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THIS ONE IS JUST AS AWESOME AS THE FIRST 2!!!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to At Grave’s End the most enjoyable?

This is now my favorite series so far!!! Better than anything else I have read so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of At Grave’s End?

when you think bones is actually gone...ugh! I wanted to cry!

Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilbert’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes and she rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!!!!!!!!!!

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loved it so much already bought 4 and 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

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Great story. Loved the narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes great story line. Interesting & detailed characters

What did you like best about this story?

The interaction between Cat and Bones

What about Tavia Gilbert???s performance did you like?

I loved the smooth quality to the story and distint voices for all charaters.

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Top author and listen

I am a huge fan of the Night Huntress series. Totally exciting and very well presented. Love it to bits. I'll be reading all the series again. :)

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