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Soren Gray
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Samantha Amstutz
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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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Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits.
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- Krystie Westbrook
- 07-04-24
The story is enthralling
I really enjoyed the narration of this book! I read the physical copy but wanted to listen before the release of the second book and it just really drove my love for the series home. Sometimes I miss things while reading that I pick up listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-28-24
The world building and the feels
I am at a loss for words this brought back my love for ACOTAR I loved the  dynamic and the antra between the characters I need a second book now
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- Anonymous User
- 12-26-24
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Story was good , plot was good , good can’t wait for the next one to come out
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- Joan
- 02-21-25
nie dla mnie - dnf
Troche za wolne tempo a poza tym romans jest nie w moim klimacie. Nie lubię miłosnych trójkątów. Będzie zwrot.
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- Brit
- 06-03-24
I love this book
I love this book I read it awhile ago and now I'm listening. The story is awesome. I don't care much for the narrators, I've listened to other stories with the female one and didn't love her and I'm not impressed with him. I hate when there are inconsistencies with pronunciation, not only between the two of them but even how she pronounced Jassyn two different ways her first chapter
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- Kristi Torres
- 05-27-24
Great female narrator
The female narrator did an excellent job. The story/book itself was very hard to get into. I didn’t start liking it until about 70% through and then it started to get good. I think it’s because it’s the first book in a new series and all the world building. I will be listening to book 2 because I did like the last 30%. Thanks!
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- Rebekah
- 07-22-24
Unique story and great performance!
The storyline kept me interested. Not as much spice as I normally like but I’m excited for the next one!
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- Bonnie Chapman
- 11-09-24
Great read!
Only thing that could've made this audio book better was another two voices, one for the other POV mentioned and one for Vesryn
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- Alaia
- 05-16-24
In LOVE
Gosh I love this book. I already want to listen to it again. The world and character building is magnificent.
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- Goblin
- 05-23-24
amazing story
great story! never gone from hating a mc so much to liking one this quickly! fascinated with the world and I'm excited to read more! only disappointment is that I should've waited until the series was done.
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