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Red Rising was one of your biggest recommendations… and I’m just not feeling it. What should I try next?

A while back I posted looking for audiobook recommendations, and Red Rising was one of the most recommended series by far (along with Project Hail Mary, which I’d already listened to).

I really wanted to love it, but I’m on Book 3 now and I’m still just not enjoying it as much as I hoped.

There are so many characters, names, alliances, planets, etc. that I find myself struggling to keep track of everyone. The story definitely has its moments, but overall it just hasn’t been as exciting as I expected. I’m also realizing that the whole space/planets/political-war side of sci-fi might just not be my thing.

I’m pretty disappointed because this was probably the #1 recommendation from my last post.

That being said, I’m not a quitter, so I’m finishing the series 😂 But I need to figure out what I’m listening to next.

If Red Rising didn’t do it for you either, what audiobook DID?

Charged me WITHOUT my permission, then refused to give me a supervisor to report the behavior. That's absolutely wild. Is this what audible customer service is always like?!

I repeatedly asked for a supervisor in at attempt to correct what is clearly not a mistake, and people wanna act like I cussed them out and kicked their grandma in the head. 😂

This person, or AI as some people wanna say, asked for permission twice before deciding to charge me anyway after not getting permission.

And yes, I said ok great to them confirming they are the same person in a second chat, as the times will show. I've also posted in the comments a screenshot of my card, showing that they attempted the charge BEFORE I said ok great. So the defense of they took that as me giving permission doesn't hold.

So I purchased several books over the years and am getting back to listening to them again and I came across my book is no longer available to listen to.

I liked the original reader and I HATE listening to different readers in the same book in most cases. I want to listen to the version I purchased not a version that has a lower rating and the lower ratings all due to the readers voices.

How can I get my original book back?

I want to thank this customer for their kind review.

Through three books, this is the most thoughtful (and appreciated) review I have received through Audible.

Thank you, sincerely, for your kind words. I hope you enjoy the rest of the novellas in the series, and if you would like codes for them, please DM me for those as well. Book 4, "The Night Wishes Died", is coming out towards the end of the month.

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Mirror-of-Broken-Oaths-Audiobook/B0H959XVGV

I don’t have a screenshot of the previous timer, but it’s flip flopped twice in as many weeks. Please stop. The old UI was great. I know Amazon owns you and I’m sorry, but you’ve got to push back on this user-hostile experience.

After I used a couple credits and bought two of the books in a sitewode sale they come out with all 6 books for one credit.

Im a little frustrated, but it is what it is...

However, you can profit! Get all 6 books for one credit through audible. I really wnjoyed the series so far. The MC is a regular guy, but he makes some unusual choices that are not typical in litrpg MC. The story is interesting and fun, and at times complling.

I would suggest it any litrpg ready, especially at this price.

**Sorry, after buying 5 of the books. Duh me!

I’m in the market for something new but don’t know where to turn next. I’ve also already read Project Hail Mary and absolutely loved it. Anyone have any suggestions for where I should go next?

Thanks!

EDIT: Yes, I understand this is a lot of Halo. I’m a big Halo fan and honestly haven’t been using Audible for long. Looking to branch out a bit. You’ll notice I’m asking for a new book without finishing the one I just started.

one of my favorite series ever! it’s even being made into a dramatized version as well! if you like cyberpunk, dystopian, futuristic, sword art online style world, high intensity action with good character and world building you’ll love this!

u/da3strikes

https://www.audible.com/pd/B01L7UC1SU?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow