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Kyla Garcia
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Rae Carson
About this listen
New York Times best-selling author Rae Carson makes a triumphant return to the world of her award-winning Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy in this extraordinary stand-alone novel. Fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kendare Blake, and Tomi Adeyemi won’t want to put this book down.
Red Sparkle Stone is a foundling orphan with an odd name, a veiled past, and a mark of magic in her hair. But finally - after years and years of running, of fighting - she is about to be adopted into the royal family by Empress Elisa herself. She’ll have a home, a family. Sixteen-year-old Red can hardly believe her luck. Then, in a stunning political masterstroke, the empress’ greatest rival blocks the adoption, and everything Red has worked for crumbles before her eyes.
But Red is not about to let herself or the empress become a target again. Determined to prove her worth and protect her chosen family, she joins the Royal Guard, the world’s most elite fighting force. It’s no coincidence that someone wanted her to fail as a princess, though. Someone whose shadowy agenda puts everything - and everyone - she loves at risk. As danger closes in, it will be up to Red to save the empire. If she can survive recruitment year - something no woman has ever done before.
New York Times best-selling author Rae Carson returns to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns in this action-packed fantasy-adventure starring an iconic heroine who fights for her family and her friends, and for a place where she will belong.
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Renata was only a child when she was kidnapped by the King's Justice and brought to the luxurious palace of Andalucia. As a memory thief, the rarest and most feared of the magical Moria, Renata was used by the crown to carry out the King's Wrath, a siege that resulted in the deaths of thousands of her own people. Now Renata is one of the Whispers, rebel spies working against the crown. The Whispers may have rescued Renata years ago, but she cannot escape their mistrust and hatred - or the overpowering memories of the hundreds of souls she drained during her time in the palace.
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Zero stars
- By Allura Lyne on 07-02-20
By: Zoraida Cordova
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Shielded
- Shielded, Book 1
- By: KayLynn Flanders
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans. As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.
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I couldn't put it down.
- By Ripley on 01-16-22
By: KayLynn Flanders
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Rosemarked
- By: Livia Blackburne
- Narrated by: Angela Lin, Vikas Adam
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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When Zivah falls prey to the deadly rose plague, she knows it's only a matter of time before she fully succumbs. Now she's destined to live her last days in isolation, cut off from her people and unable to practice her art - until a threat to her village creates a need that only she can fill. Broken by torture at the hands of the Amparan Empire, Dineas thirsts for revenge against his captors. Now escaped and reunited with his tribe, he'll do anything to free them from Amparan rule - even if it means undertaking a plan that risks not only his life but his very self.
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My first book review ever (CONTAINS SPOILERS)
- By Ileana on 11-21-17
By: Livia Blackburne
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Prodigy of Thunder
- Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone, Book 1
- By: Sever Bronny
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
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The youngest warlock to ever wield lightning, 14-year-old Anna Atticus Stone dreams of attending the prestigious Academy of Arcane Arts. Except her life is a mess. She's friendless, her older sister keeps knocking her teeth out, and her parents constantly argue.
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Worth a credit
- By Chris on 09-28-23
By: Sever Bronny
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Moonburner
- By: Claire Luana
- Narrated by: Emma Lysy
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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When 17-year-old Kai is exposed as a female sorceress, a moonburner, she knows the punishment is death. Despite the odds against her, Kai escapes her fate and undertakes a harrowing journey to a land where moonburners are revered and trained as warriors. But the moonburner citadel is not the place of refuge and learning that Kai imagined.
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Excellent!!
- By Natalie @ ABookLoversLife on 11-07-16
By: Claire Luana
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The Goose Girl
- Book One of the Books of Bayern
- By: Shannon Hale
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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Princess Anidori-Kiladra of Kildenree was born with a word on her tongue, and a secret magic. Though she is raised in luxury, she is never quite comfortable with who she is, or what she is to become. Then she is sent on a journey to marry an unknown prince. The trip is difficult, and before it is finished all her expectations are overturned. Alone, friendless, stripped of her crown and her title, Ani must learn to make her own path in the world. Along the way, she just might learn to be a princess.
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Surprisingly Good!
- By Douglas on 01-08-14
By: Shannon Hale
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Bloodleaf
- By: Crystal Smith
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Princess Aurelia is a prisoner to her crown and the heir that nobody wants. Surrounded by spirits and banned from using her blood-magic, Aurelia flees her country after a devastating assassination attempt. To escape her fate, Aurelia disguises herself as a commoner in a new land and discovers a happiness her crown has never allowed. As she forges new bonds and perfects her magic, she begins to fall for a man who is forbidden to rule beside her.
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Not Understanding All the Praise
- By GPChlorine on 08-23-19
By: Crystal Smith
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Time's Children
- By: D.B. Jackson
- Narrated by: Helen Keeley
- Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
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Fifteen-year-old Tobias Doljan, a Walker trained to travel through time, is called to serve at the court of Daerjen. The sovereign, Mearlan IV, wants him to Walk back 14 years to prevent a devastating war that will destroy all of Islevale. Even though the journey will double Tobias' age, he agrees. But when he arrives, he discovers that Mearlan has already been assassinated, and his court, destroyed. The only survivor is the infant princess. Still a boy inside his newly adult body, Tobias must find a way to protect the princess from assassins and build himself a future...in the past.
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Love this!
- By Julie K. on 09-03-20
By: D.B. Jackson
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Luck in the Shadows
- Nightrunner, Book 1
- By: Lynn Flewelling
- Narrated by: Raymond Todd
- Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins
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Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, Seregil of Rhiminee is many things, none of them predictable. And when he offers to take on Alec as his apprentice, things may never be the same for either of them. Soon Alec is traveling roads he never knew existed, toward a war he never suspected was brewing. Before long he and Seregil are embroiled in a sinister plot that runs deeper than either can imagine and that may cost them far more than their lives if they fail. But fortune is as unpredictable as Alec's new mentor.
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Fantastic Series! Homophobes, shut up!
- By Ted on 09-23-11
By: Lynn Flewelling
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The Adventurers Guild
- The Adventurers Guild Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Zack Loran Clark, Nick Eliopulos
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone's only half-elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn...and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild.
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Well written and well read.
- By Reviewer on 05-22-19
By: Zack Loran Clark, and others
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Sword and Verse
- By: Kathy MacMillan
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the king, prince, tutor, and tutor-in-training are allowed to learn its very highest form.
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Hormonal Teenagers in the middle of a Slave Revolt
- By Natalie C on 01-21-16
By: Kathy MacMillan
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The Demon King
- A Seven Realms Novel
- By: Cinda Williams Chima
- Narrated by: Carol Monda
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
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The first of a new young adult trilogy, The Demon King features a former thief, Han, who’s trying to provide for his mother and sister. One day Han, who sports mysterious (and certainly magical) silver cuffs on his wrists, confronts wizards setting fire to a sacred mountain. Now possessing one ofthe wizards’ amulets, Han faces more trouble than he ever could have imagined.
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Sooooooo Good!!!!!
- By Sharon on 06-15-13
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Dispocalypse
- Dispocalypse
- By: M.A. Rothman
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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In a post-apocalyptic world ruled by a Governor who is both feared and worshipped, Willow is a 17-year-old girl who is trying to get through her last year of studies. But when her father dies, she experiences strange dreams that change everything about how she looks at the world and at herself. Haunted by the tragedy, Willow pushes herself beyond anything she could have imagined she was capable of. It's only when she catches the attention of some of the Governor's informants that her world is turned upside-down.
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the third begining
- By Kim Børsting Jensen on 01-17-24
By: M.A. Rothman
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- Syleste
- 06-16-22
Narration is AWFUL
I love everything I've ever read by Rae Carson, and I read hee books over and over again. But this narrator's voice is really annoying. Maybe she would be better suited for a different genre of writing but this isn't it. She sounds like she's announcing literally everything as a happy royal decree... even the horrifying scenes! I only gave her an extra star because unlike the last narrator for this series (who was absolutely lovely), I do love that she pronounces the Spanish words correctly. But that's literally the only thing I liked about her.
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- Alana Y
- 03-23-22
Really liked this story!!
I listened to this audiobook following the Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy (which I loved) and was not disappointed. I was wary that the narration of this book would be unbearable based on other reviews, but that’s not so! It was a little slow and monotone, so I increased the listening speed to 1.1x and had no problems listening after that!
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- Dantri Stark
- 07-24-21
Loved it!
I have been hoping for years that Red’s story would be told! And I loved it! There were times when the narration was challenging to listen to, but the story was amazing! Definitely worth a listen!
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- Monica Partida
- 09-29-22
Sad yet riveting!
Red’s story is sad. The author really shined light upon her rough and treacherous past. I like how she went from then to now. It added an intriguing aspect to the read and always had you guessing which direction she would go next. The storyline was fantastic. Characters amazing. I didn’t see that one coming, Aldo!!! And the ending was perfect. I truly loved this series and purchased all 4 books using my audible credits. I highly recommend these books if you enjoy this genre. Great reads all together.
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- Sarah
- 05-26-22
What a ride!
I was skeptical bc the narrator for this book was different from Elisa’s story- but that makes sense since it’s Red’s story! And the narrator does an absolutely amazing job. Total justice done to the characters. She’s extremely talented. The story itself is so gripping. I thinl this is the best story in the series. I laughed and cried. Obviously highly recommend!!
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- Kaleigh Lumpkins
- 08-30-23
Enjoyed it thoroughly! But
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked the narrator also. I was desperately hoping for another book on the future, and this not only gave me that but also explained Red’s story. Such a strong little girl. I hope there are more books about her story line.
BUT… SPOILER ALERT****
I was confused by former Condessa Irena’s part in this. I thought she had died in a prior book? Even still, it was an awesome story line and I really didn’t expect where it went with it.
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- Paul R Murillo
- 07-21-24
A fun and easy read, great for vacations.
An excellent and compelling storyline. Recommend the whole series for relaxing and enjoyable reading. I hope she writes more.
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- VG
- 08-12-21
Boring
Love the series but this book was a letdown. The writing was very basic. I listen to primarily young adult so it’s not like I was expecting some English literature. Story wasn’t interesting. I was able to skip from chapter 14 to 28 and I hadn’t really missed anything.
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- Tara Long
- 07-09-21
Ugh.
I absolutely loved The Girl of Fire and Thorns series. And I want to love this so bad but I'm struggling to even like it. I don't like the narrator much. I'm usually not too picky, but this one is hard for me. I'm finding so many scenarios unbelievable and so annoyingly juvenile that I just can't with it. I know I am older reading this book than I was with the series, so maybe that is why I'm struggling with it. Or maybe it is a lot to do with the Narration. I don't want to believe Rae Carson's writing is really so much worse and annoying in this book.
I dont know if I can finish it to be honest. It makes me sad.
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- nia
- 10-12-21
The narration is a let down.
Lack luster narration. It sounds like a really bad stage play from the 1800's. I can't listen. Bring back Jennifer Ikeda
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