A Stellar Origin Story
5 out of 5 stars
From the moment I hit play on Assassins’ Academy I was hooked. This audiobook, a fantastic addition to Baron’s expansive universe, offers a gripping and sometimes humorous dive into the origins of Bawb, a beloved character from the Bad Luck Charlie series. As someone who’s devoured nearly 20 books in this intricate multiverse, I can confidently say that Assassins’ Academy is a standout but also fits in perfectly with the rest of the stories.
Baron’s ability to flesh out his world continually amazes me. Just when I thought I knew everything about this universe, Assassins’ Academy reveals the rich history of the Wampeh and Bawb’s early struggles. The story takes Bawb from a quiet orphan to a trainee in a brutal academy where failure could mean death. The narrative blends intense training sequences with moments of unexpected humor, a signature of Baron’s style that I’ve come to love. His knack for balancing seriousness and comedy is masterful, making the storyline both engaging and heartwarming.
Eric Bryan Moore’s narration is a perfect match for Baron’s writing. It’s evident that Moore is deeply in sync with Baron’s vision, bringing the characters to life with an authenticity that feels like he’s reading straight from Baron’s mind. Their collaboration feels like an old married couple who know each other’s strengths and play to them effortlessly. Moore’s performance in Assassins’ Academy enhances the already vibrant story, making it an unmissable listen for any fan of the series.
Overall, Assassins’ Academy is a thrilling, humorous, and deeply engaging start to Bawb’s journey. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Scott Baron’s universe or a newcomer, this audiobook offers a delightful mix of action, character development, and perfectly timed humor. It’s a testament to Baron’s storytelling prowess and Moore’s exceptional narration. Dive into this audiobook, and you won’t be disappointed!
Oh and can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is? Wooooo!
Book Description:
Even the greatest assassin in the galaxy had to start somewhere.
Life as an orphan was quiet, if not exciting, but that existence was turned upside-down in a life-changing instant. Abruptly snatched up and whisked away light years from home, young Bawb found himself thrust into an entirely new life. One that would see his days filled with brutal training of both mind and body, and where failure could have extreme consequences. It would be a difficult existence of sweat, pain, and struggle, where injury and even death were on the line.
Unbelievable as it seemed, this was his destiny.
Bawb was not just any boy. He was a Wampeh, and among them one of the rarest of his kind, possessing hidden abilities that could lead to his meteoric ascent into the ranks of the Wampeh Ghalian… or could just as easily result in his early demise. The struggle would take years of hard work, but if he overcame all odds and survived the ordeal, he could then count himself among the most elite in the galaxy.
But first there would be training, facing challenges the likes of which his young mind could not yet fathom as he embarked on the long and twisting road leading him to evolve into the great warrior he was destined to be.
Author Note: This series follows the origins and adventures of Bawb, a fan favorite character from the Bad Luck Charlie books (the Dragon Mage series). This series contains no spoilers for the Charlie series. You do not need to have listen to the Charlie books first.
Also related to this series is the Space Assassins series, which takes place directly before these books. The Space Assassins series is closely related and many characters from that series also appear in these books. Note that there are some spoilers if you have not listened to the Space Assassins series first, but none that I feel will ruin that series.
Assassins' Academy by Scott BaronNarrator: Eric Bryan Moore
Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
Series: The Book of Bawb #1
Published by Self Published on July 10th 2024
Genres: Science Fiction
Also by this author: Bad Luck Charlie, Space Pirate Charlie, Dragon King Charlie, Magic Man Charlie
Also in this series: Assassin's Apprentice, Assassin: Rise of the Geist, Assassin: Dragon Mage
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