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 You’d think being a Prince in a vast intergalactic empire would be about as good as it gets. Particularly when Princes are faster, smarter, and stronger than normal humans. Not to mention being mostly immortal.

But it isn’t as great as it sounds. Princes need to be hard to kill—as Khemri learns the minute he becomes one—for they are always in danger. Their greatest threat? Other Princes. Every Prince wants to become Emperor, and the surest way to do so is to kill, dishonor, or sideline any potential competitor. There are rules, but as Khemri discovers, rules can be bent and even broken.

There are also mysteries. Khemri is drawn into the hidden workings of the Empire and is dispatched on a secret mission. In the ruins of space battle he meets a young woman, called Raine, who challenges his view of the Empire, of Princes, and of himself.

But Khemri is a Prince, and even if he wanted to leave the Empire behind, there are forces there that have very definite plans for his future. . . . Action & Adventure Coming of Age Difficult Situations Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy
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A really recommended book for young adults or anyone who enjoyed his other books for young adults. The story line also makes good listening for adults. the story line has many similarities to Orwells nineteen eighty four with his all seeing eye. A good story line and plot with realistic characters. It took a little getting into but once the story started to take form i could not wait until the next chapter.

a good listen a classic garth nix

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I enjoyed this book though the immersion in the sci-fi world meant alot of new words and concepts. Its a good story of finding what it it is to be human in a dystopian artificial based environment. It felt like it rushed by and could have been slower in the finale and the growth of the Prince. I was really hoping for a second part as Garth Nix excels in the making of a world then making it real enough for the characters to become people you can relate to. Being just one book with such a complex new world I feel less than immersed. It sounds critical but I thoroughly enjoyed the book and will enjoy listening to it again many times.

Unsure what to expect

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Garth, author of my favourite - the Abhorsen series, surpasses himself with this self contained one off story.
It's So good that it really deserves an extended run and expansion into a fully fledged fictional universe.
Mr. Nix at his Very best.
Superbly read too, thank goodness

Brilliant space opera fiction

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

This is a grate listen iv recommended it to everyone I know very very entertained

What other book might you compare A Confusion of Princes to, and why?

None it's not a story line iv ever heard before it's a proper stand alone book really gripping

What about Michael Goldstrom’s performance did you like?

It was very very convincing really led you to root for some caricatures and booo hate the bad ones

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Phenomenal ending last 2 hours or so had me staying up well past my bed time

Any additional comments?

A really grate book couldn't recommend it more just soo gutted there won't be a second but what a ending ! But garth nix is my personal favourite author .

Garth nix TOP WRIGHTER

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When I saw this latest piece of fantasy fiction by Mr Nix, I rushed over to my basked, bought and downloaded the title. I found the story rather hard to get into, follow and had no real motivation to continue listening. This is rather surprising for me as I adored the Abhorsen trilogy and his Keys to the Kingdom series greatly. This however really disappointed me. I just wasn’t gripped by the story. The narration was superb, as is the case with all of Audible's modern releases, however the story did not tick my must have boxes. I recommend, before rushing to listen to this book, you perhaps search for an in-depth review, as the story may or may not be your 'cup of tea'.

Perhaps the next instalment will improve upon the tale?

Loved Nix's previous fantasy, but let down by this

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