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Dawn of Wonder

The Wakening, Book 1

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Dawn of Wonder

By: Jonathan Renshaw
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But to Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems.

The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, eventually leading him to the gates of the nation’s royal academy – a whole world of secrets in itself.

But this is only the beginning of his discoveries. Something is stirring in the land, something more ominous than the rising threat of hostile nations. Fearful travellers whisper of an ancient power breathing over Thirna, changing it, waking it. In the very heart of these stirrings, Aedan encounters that which defies belief, leaving him speechless with terror – and wonder.

©2015 Jonathan Renshaw (P)2016 Jonathan Renshaw Epic Fantasy Historical
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Where does Dawn of Wonder rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've listened to a LOT of audiobooks, this one has to be in my top ten.

What other book might you compare Dawn of Wonder to, and why?

I suppose it may be compared to Raymond Fiest's early work, and maybe Elizabeth Moon's Paksenarrion series. It is very well written and has enough body to grasp the listener by the throat and drag them in. The theme of the book isn't a new one but the interpretation, twists and turns are very, VERY well executed.

What does Tim Gerard Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I've listened to audiobooks read by Tim Gerard Reynolds before, he manages to encompass the breadth of the story with his wonderful voice adding an extra level of enjoyment to the experience.

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

Don't want to give the plot away, but suffice it to say that there is a moment in the book were one of the characters overcomes a deep seated personal trauma that was very uplifting.

Any additional comments?

where's the next one.?..I need it now.

The story-pleasure-centres in my brain satiated.

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The book is a great story and extremely captivating narration but I have to say as a stand alone book the ending left me feeling like I wasted my time I know it’s a series but the books from 2016 and there’s no sign of a follow up so if your anything like me and like closure the definitely don’t read it (yet) but this story is fantastic and has legs to be a fantastic series.

Where is the rest…

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Really good story one of those which pull you in and hold, so it's hard to let it go.
Still sometimes the plot is hard to follow, but that's just the style of yhe author and it was really just a few moments.

Wanted it all in one go

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This is definitely my wheelhouse if a story but I bloomin loved it. Great story, good pacing, great characters. Yep loved it

Loved it

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At times the story drags but overall I can't wait for part 2 so can't have been that bad

Another relaxing mythical read

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