The Scribe is the beginning to the Irin Chronicles by Elizabeth Hunter and it is probably going to go on record as my favorite series from her. Everything I have read by Elizabeth has been devoured. She has an incredible quality and intriguing writing style that draws you into a world that is fantastic and genuine. The Scribe is a book that takes you on a whirlwind adventure filled with passion, life, intrigue, the supernatural, and epic storytelling. This book focuses on Malachi, a Scribe, and Ava, a woman he encounters while she is traveling in Turkey. Ava is no ordinary woman; she hears whispering voices in her head and has her whole life. She has been shipped to doctors and specialist but no answers were ever presented to her family. She learned to deal with the voices and live her life as unaffected as possible. Malachi is part of ancient race of men who preserve the history of the world and protect humanity from the evil that lurks. Ava is a miracle and Malachi will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
There are so many things that I love about this story. First, I loved the settings and exotic places our hero and heroine travel to. There are so many different and fascinating places they go to. Elizabeth does an incredible job of describing the cities and places they visit, giving the reader a vivid picture of where things are happening. Each location is filled with so much history and culture! That creates a rich backdrop for this story.
Another favorite part about this story is the culture of the Scribe world that Elizabeth created. There is mystery and a lure into such a beautiful supernatural world. The community and history of the Scribes is so interwoven with religious and cultural stories that it makes something fantastic so realistic and plausible. The world of the Scribes is developed so that the reader is gleaning information from every page. We see Malachi’s interactions with his brothers at the Scribe house. We watch Ava learn about who they are and what her role in their world is. We see their connection click and the road that they both must take for more answers. Through each personable interaction, the reader learns more of the this new world, the Scribe’s enemies, and what that danger means for Ava.
The story is woven together deeply by the theme of community. The Scribes live in such deep brotherhood. One’s struggle is uplifted and shared by all the others. The way that they welcome Ava into the fold is beautiful. Watching Ava and Malachi’s romance unfold was perfect. Their connection is deep and their hearts are melded together. Their partnership is strong and benefits the community greatly.
As for the audiobook portion of the review, this story is read wonderfully. The narrator has a rich voice that brings the story to life in such a way that you are captivated. The different accents and personalities shine through in this narration. The pace is well done, never too slow and dull. The emotion from Ava and the Scribes bleeds into the narrator’s voice, creating a gripping encounter that you will not forget!
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The Scribe by Elizabeth HunterIrin Chronicles book 1. Paranormal romance. Cliffhanger.Ava travels to Istanbul, hoping to get answers to voices she’s heard in her head all her life. It’s not a language she’s be able to find in all her travels. She followed and protected by body guards wherever she goes.Malachi has sworn to protect Ava while he looks for his own answers. In their time spent together, they begin to fall in love and answers start to become evident.This book is very difficult to describe or review without spoiling but it’s also been out since 2013.Spoilers follow.*******The language Ava is hearing is of the Angels.I hated the ending but here is hope. Not for this book though. It’s a cliffhanger. No resolution for the lovers, but does include a teaser for book 2.3.5
