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The Puppeteer and the Poisoned Pawn

By: Brandi Elise Szeker
Narrated by: Amy Hall, Lance Greenfield
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Skylenna's world stops revolving around Dessin as she learns of a new secret he's been hiding. Plagued with betrayal, anger, and paralyzing waves of confusion, Skylenna must put her feelings aside and focus on saving DaiSzek from the Vexamen Breed. But after tragedy strikes, she embarks on a journey alone to learn the dark, epic secrets of her past. The lost memories of her childhood. The missing pieces of Dessin's grand plan.

Yet, what if this sinister truth is enough to tip her over the edge? What happens when the sweet, compassionate girl is gone and all that's left is a monster born of irreversible trauma?

Skylenna is no longer the helpless pawn to be moved across a board. In fact, it's time for her to take the strings and orchestrate the darkest puppet show to ever reach the stage of the Emerald Lake Asylum.

Disclaimer: This book contains explicit content and dark elements and may be considered offensive to some listeners. Check trigger warnings before listening. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. Please store your files wisely, where they cannot be accessed by underage listeners.

This is a dark dystopian society that is intended to be problematic. Please note that this is a fictional world and in no way reflects on the author’s personal beliefs. We will see the society grow and correct its moral compass over the series.

This book contains: gratuitous violence, mental health journey, grief, depression, death of a loved one, mention of suicide, gratuitous/detailed torture, physical injuries (such as burn wounds), eating disorder, hallucinations, misogyny, mention of pedophilia, romanticized mental illness, gore, child abuse, mention of animal cruelty (what’s vaguely mentioned will never actually happen) dismemberment, female oppression, degradation, starvation, body shaming, sexually explicit scenes, explicit language, religious trauma, horror.

©2022, 2023 Brandi Elise Szeker (P)2023 Brandi Elise Szeker
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Literally INSANE, I’ve loved this series from beginning to end.

This book was a complete psychotic whirl wind of flips and tricks and shocks. I literally spent 45 minutes crying. I mean quite literally sobbing for that long. This book has no shortness of shocks in it. Please read the series. It’s got romance/sex and suspense, fantasy and gore. I read the whole series within 48 hours. The fourth book isn’t on Audible yet and the fifth book doesn’t come out until Halloween of 2024, but I CANNOT wait.

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This book got me good.

At first I wasn’t too sure about this serie I had mixed feeling on the first two books, It was a little bit annoying to me how Sky was looking for answers and all the time got the same answer, it was maybe a little bit too repetitive . Now like I said I wasn’t sure but on this third book I fell in love with with the Chosen Family bit this book (aside all the terror and torture) had so many fun and funny parts when they all come together and become this inseparable pack. Loved the cliff hanger at the end it was exciting however I did laugh a lot and even tho I rarely cry with books I cried for like a whole 5 minutes… I did unfortunately see some spoilers on the 4th book so I already, basically, maybe know what’s gonna happen and I don’t know if a 5th book in necessary to prolong a story so much you know. Now I’m trying not get ahead of myself. I’m still probably going to get the 4th one when is out on audibles and if there’s a 5th probably too, I’m not a quitter and hey maybe that 4th book can surprise me even if sort of know how it ends.

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The best one yet!

Loved all the answers we got in this one!! And love how it created a whole new storyline from it!!!

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Wish I could experience this series for the first time again. 🥲

I was trying not to finish this one so soon because the next book is not available on Audible yet… (I ended up finishing it and now I don’t know what to do with my life.)

Praying that the next one will be on audible soon. The only option is to reread/listen to all of them.

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Fantastic!!! Can’t wait for more!

I found this author on Tik Tok and immediately saved the info for when the first book would come out. Each book in its own way has had me gripping the edge of my seat, gasping in shock, or sobbing like a baby! The emotional parts are so well written and the way the emotions each character is feeling is portrayed, will absolutely break your heart! 10/10 recommend and I cannot wait for the next book!

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Twists and turns

Did not expect the ending. This book got me in the feels! Very good stufy

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Crying masterpiece

I've shed more tears reading this book than I ever expected, though it's a testament to its emotional depth. I'm utterly captivated by the story and deeply invested in its characters. This book has consumed my thoughts day and night, and I can't help but wonder, how will I ever move on once it's over? 😩 I strongly recommend this series to anyone who likes a dark romance and psychological thrillers. I also want to commend the narrators too because they did an amazing job on this book!

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Epic in every way.

First time listener of the author's work and it was fabulous. After a few minutes, I realized that I'm already a huge fan of the female narrator, from a previous audiobook I listened to, so it made it all the more interesting to hear this tale. A ton of action, emotions, spice, and resilience it made for an epic read that I wish to continue and even start. Romantasy fans will devour this one.

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Pretty Good

Pretty Good Series but I have to say this book didn't quite hold my attention the way the first 2 did.

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Just Wow!!!!

I have to say the first book In the series I was on the fence about but I was still interested in knowing more of the atory so I decided to continue and I'm so glad I did. because this series has continued to get better with each book release and now I'm literally in agony waiting waiting for the next one to come out. such an interesting and creative writer and storyteller! This is truly a unique story and I can't wait for more.

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