
The Aspect of Essence
The Aelfyn Archives, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Amanda Dolan
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Soren Gray
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By:
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Samantha Amstutz
For over a millennium, the elves have concealed their powers. Until now.
Since arriving on the mortal shores, the elves have systematically colonized the primitive human race. As subjugated peasants, the mortals toil to supply the elven realm with riches.
The elves' magic has degraded their race to a point where they have been rendered infertile. A hundred years ago, they resorted to interbreeding with humans in an effort to preserve their species.
In the elven realm, Jassyn has spent his life both researching the fertility crisis and being forced to produce offspring. His existence balances on a narrow precipice between solving mysteries of the elves' infertility or succumbing to his handlers' maltreatment. A new assignment, tutoring a half-breed princess in a human realm, promises a temporary relief. But he soon discovers the real reason for his presence.
Serenna, Jassyn's new pupil, has earned the right to leave the mortal realm to join the elven courts. Or so she thought. Her anticipated life as a noble takes an unexpected turn when a monstrous race emerges, threatening the existence of all. Instead of joining the elven noble houses, Serenna is conscripted to a military academy for half-breeds.
She learns that not only do half-breeds like her and Jassyn have magic, but that the elves have suppressed all knowledge of their powers. In a race for survival, she must learn how to wield Essence to fight for her life.
With the imminent threat of war, Serenna struggles to master her magic before being thrown on the front lines. Meanwhile, Jassyn strives to protect her, but his forced servitude takes a darker turn, leading him down a destructive path.
For listeners who love high fantasy, immersive world-building and magic systems, character growth that spans the series, slow-burn romance, unique bonds, plot twists, drama, and banter—start your adventure with The Aspect of Essence, the first installment in the Aelfyn Archives. Intended for mature listeners.
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The story is enthralling
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The world building
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The world building and the feels
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I am hooked.
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The story line is top notch and there's not a dull moment in the book. The Characters are very well written. The action scenes delivered. Honestly, I want to just rescue Jassyn and protect him at all costs, that male deserves the world! Ahhh, and the way i squealed during the scene when Serenna healed Vesryn!!!!!! Their banter was really good.
This is a must read and definitely on my top 5 favorite reads for 2025 and i cannot wait to start book #2 The Chains of Fate.
Format - Audiobook via Audible
Narration - Duel narration and both narrators were great.
An amazing start to an adventure.
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So good!!
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Need book #2
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I’m glad I persevered
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NARRATION: Male narrator voice is..a lot. It feels VERY contrasted to the female narrator and the vibes of the book were conveyed differently a lot because of it. The narration goes from sassy, strong-willed FMC to a MMC voice that’s very theatrical, bouncy, and very over emphasized. So it’s a little jarring going from one to the other.
A lot of potential for book 2
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ehhh
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