The Dark Lord's Daughter Audiobook By Patricia C. Wrede cover art

The Dark Lord's Daughter

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Dark Lord's Daughter

By: Patricia C. Wrede
Narrated by: Nadia Verde, Brian Thomas Abraham
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $22.50

Buy for $22.50

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dealing with Dragons comes this timeless fantasy, about an ordinary girl who discovers she's the heir to a dark throne, and must find her place between her life on Earth and her magical inheritance.

"A heart-stopping, unique adventure for all!"—Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Kayla is just an ordinary girl . . . or so she thinks. When a day at the state fair is interrupted by the news that she’s the daughter of a “Dark Lord,” she and her family are quickly whisked to another world—one that’s chock-full of magic but lacking in technology!

As her family encounters fantastical creatures in place of their Earthly gadgets, Kayla must prepare for the unpreparable: meeting her father, the Dark Lord himself, for the very first time. All Kayla wants is to go home, but she must learn magic to do so. The catch? For the Dark Lord’s daughter, the road to mastering magic is filled with evil traditions.

As she ventures closer to her father, Kayla must decide whether to accept her birthright. Is she destined for darkness? Or can she become a new kind of Dark Lady?

©2023 Patricia C. Wrede (P)2023 Listening Library Action & Adventure Family Life Fantasy & Magic Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"An amusing story of finding one’s place amid the unfamiliar. Its fantasy-world-incompatible technology-turned-familiars are particularly memorable."—Publishers Weekly

"A fresh, engaging fantasy." —Booklist"
All stars
Most relevant  
I have enjoyed everything Wrede has written. The narraters timing is excellent, and lets you enjoy all the humor in the story.

Great author and narraters

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Very reminiscent of the enchanted forest series! Excited to see what the second book has in store for us. I often feel Patricia C. Wredes books instill a lot of good values and morals, so an excellent choice as a book for someone younger!

A blast from the past!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
It has a strong plot and a great storyline. Just simply amazing. Main character is also quite funny.

Super duper AMAZING

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Can't wait for more from the series!!!! Awesome!!! Great fantasy author!!! Really brings you to the story!!

Awesome!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
it is a book I truly enjoyed. I can't wait for the next one.

really good

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Patricia C. Wrede has long been a favorite author. I have always enjoyed her authorial voice. This book has the same feel as her enchanted forest series. I can’t wait to hear the relationship between Kayla and Zar develop when we get a sequel. If you enjoy reading Ursula Vernon/T Kingfisher you will probably love Wrede’s work as well, they both write characters who are relatable and very sensible. I can’t possibly recommend this book strongly enough. I love it I think most people will love it too.

Brilliant new series

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.