The Half King
The Half King, Book 1
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Melissa Landers
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A KING BY DAY.
SHADOW BY NIGHT …
The Great Betrayal changed everything for the Allied Realm. Long ago, the kingdom’s noble houses rose up against the goddess … and for their treachery, the firstborn of each noble family was cursed.
One with perilous beauty.
One with destructive knowledge.
One with insatiable bloodlust.
But the royal house Mortara received the worst affliction of all. For while the king exists during the day, he fades into nothingness at night … until his twenty-first birthday, when he will be lost to the shadows forever.
Now an acolyte has arrived at court. Like all the second-born children of the Allied Realm, she’s destined to serve the goddess and become a Seer … only Cerise Solon has no gift of foretelling. In fact, she has no magical gift at all.
Instead, she’s surrounded by courtiers and priests—smiling sycophants whose hearts are filled with secrets and lies. And at the center of it all sits His Majesty Kian Hannibal Mortara, with his haunting eyes, sharp tongue, and an unerring ability to send her pulse skittering at the worst possible moments.
Falling for him is unthinkable. Because the king is the last of his line, and as the specter of his twenty-first birthday—and the full force of his curse—approaches, the kingdom holds its breath.
But there’s only one way to save a dying king … and it lies with the one person who’s hiding the biggest secret of all. Cerise.
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All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die.
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This debut Duology is Everything!
- By Mochita on 11-21-24
By: Rebecca Robinson
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The Last One
- Last One, Book 1
- By: Rachel Howzell Hall
- Narrated by: Tamika Katon-Donegal
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help. Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting. As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath.
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Don't. Just don't
- By Kayleigh Griffin on 12-20-24
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The Courting of Bristol Keats
- A Novel
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet—and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm—the one he is from.
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Really, Mary?
- By JD on 12-14-24
By: Mary E. Pearson
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Bloodguard
- BloodGuard, Book 1
- By: Cecy Robson
- Narrated by: Taylor Meskimen, Lucas Webley
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises.
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Thrilling
- By Hadiyah on 12-13-24
By: Cecy Robson
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The Crown of Oaths and Curses
- The Mortal Fates, Book 1
- By: J Bree
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang, James Fouhey
- Length: 21 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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I devoted my life to a king who was not my own. On the road to ultimate honor and glory, I lost everything. Now, in a world ravaged by the whims of those who rule, I must turn my back on a lifetime of friendships and loyalties to face my own fate. The Savage Prince. Heir to the high-fae throne of the Southern Lands, he is known for his brutality and cold heart. But with the kingdom on the brink of ruin, I have no choice but to seek him out.
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Compelling
- By Poor quality. on 11-24-24
By: J Bree
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The Lost God
- The Lost God, Book 1
- By: Sheila Masterson
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly, Will Damron, Tim Campbell
- Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Memory Witch, Cecilia, is used to sacrificing for power. She’s exchanged her blood for memories, her pride for respect at court, and her forbidden and unrequited love for her guardian, Rainer, for the sake of her duty. It will all be worth it if she can complete the Gauntlet and release the power of the Lost God. But when the god of war attacks, sending the two kingdoms from simmering tension to open war, Cecilia and Rainer set out on one final perilous journey.
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I loved it even more over audio
- By Drew on 12-02-24
By: Sheila Masterson
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The Serpent and the Wolf
- By: Rebecca Robinson
- Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die.
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This debut Duology is Everything!
- By Mochita on 11-21-24
By: Rebecca Robinson
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The Last One
- Last One, Book 1
- By: Rachel Howzell Hall
- Narrated by: Tamika Katon-Donegal
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help. Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting. As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath.
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Don't. Just don't
- By Kayleigh Griffin on 12-20-24
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The Courting of Bristol Keats
- A Novel
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet—and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm—the one he is from.
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Really, Mary?
- By JD on 12-14-24
By: Mary E. Pearson
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Bloodguard
- BloodGuard, Book 1
- By: Cecy Robson
- Narrated by: Taylor Meskimen, Lucas Webley
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises.
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Thrilling
- By Hadiyah on 12-13-24
By: Cecy Robson
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The Crown of Oaths and Curses
- The Mortal Fates, Book 1
- By: J Bree
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang, James Fouhey
- Length: 21 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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I devoted my life to a king who was not my own. On the road to ultimate honor and glory, I lost everything. Now, in a world ravaged by the whims of those who rule, I must turn my back on a lifetime of friendships and loyalties to face my own fate. The Savage Prince. Heir to the high-fae throne of the Southern Lands, he is known for his brutality and cold heart. But with the kingdom on the brink of ruin, I have no choice but to seek him out.
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Compelling
- By Poor quality. on 11-24-24
By: J Bree
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The Lost God
- The Lost God, Book 1
- By: Sheila Masterson
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly, Will Damron, Tim Campbell
- Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Memory Witch, Cecilia, is used to sacrificing for power. She’s exchanged her blood for memories, her pride for respect at court, and her forbidden and unrequited love for her guardian, Rainer, for the sake of her duty. It will all be worth it if she can complete the Gauntlet and release the power of the Lost God. But when the god of war attacks, sending the two kingdoms from simmering tension to open war, Cecilia and Rainer set out on one final perilous journey.
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I loved it even more over audio
- By Drew on 12-02-24
By: Sheila Masterson
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The Stars Are Dying
- Nytefall, Book 1
- By: Chloe C. Peñaranda
- Narrated by: Corvin King, Jacci Prior
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
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Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires.
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Delivered on the Story
- By MJ on 10-28-24
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Flame and Sparrow
- Flame and Sparrow Duology, Book 1
- By: S.M. Gaither
- Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
- Length: 22 hrs and 29 mins
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On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Karys woke to the sight of a divine creature dying outside her home. Two weeks later, her sister disappeared, leaving nothing but a trail of blood in her wake. Convinced the gods were responsible, Karys has spent the past five years plotting her revenge with the help of a cutthroat band of likeminded elven rebels. So when Dravyn—one of her world's most powerful deities—descends in search of humans worthy of serving him, Karys knows what she must do.
By: S.M. Gaither
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A Chill in the Flame
- Villains Prequel Duology, Book 1
- By: Piper CJ
- Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
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Shattered by her sister's murder, Princess Ophir's gift for fire magic spirals in her grief, threatening to incinerate the castle. That is until mysterious siren Dwyn arrives from the sea, pledging both assistance and something more. They work to quench Ophir's flames, all the while Dwyn's longtime rival watches from the shadows. Tyr, who has tracked Dwyn's abilities across the continent now finds himself embroiled in a sinister competition with her for Ophir's heart.
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We’re absolutely spoiled!
- By Mina on 12-20-24
By: Piper CJ
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Of Blood & Nightmares
- By: Chandelle LaVaun
- Narrated by: Amy Landon
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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The moment that knight dragged me through The Veil into the realm of Terrea everything changed. This world is nothing like home, it’s like I’ve stepped into a fantasy and traveled back in time. The person I was and the life I lived are gone. Lost. That Veil is not reopening. I’m stuck here…Forever.
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DNF - 20 minutes is all it took.
- By Kaitlin Peeler on 01-06-24
By: Chandelle LaVaun
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Servant of Earth
- The Shards of Magic, Book 1
- By: Sarah Hawley
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
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Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say half feral—but she’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court. Trapped as a servant in the faeries’ underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn’t, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant.
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Just OK. Narrator's voice CONSTANTLY trembling
- By Grace on 12-19-24
By: Sarah Hawley
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Heir of Stardust and Secrets
- A Fae Fantasy Romance (Mythic Spark, Book 1)
- By: CC Hartly
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
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Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries. King Thaddeus, a human ruler hardened by the endless war against the fae, seeks to protect his kingdom at any cost.
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This is a solid 4 stars!
- By Laura J Gray on 12-06-24
By: CC Hartly
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Secrets and Stardust
- Celestial Whispers, Book 1
- By: Jeannin Counts
- Narrated by: Chelsea Davis
- Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins
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Iyana’s only ambition in life is to become a healer like her grandmother, but that all changes when her village is attacked by a neighboring kingdom. She desperately calls upon the heavens for salvation and the stars respond, yet not as she had ever imagined. She is sent Altair, a hypnotically handsome star in human form. Iyana is more shocked to discover that she is an Aztia, a magic bearer born once in every generation, and that a captured enemy soldier named Emmeric is unwittingly caught up in her destiny.
By: Jeannin Counts
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The Last Moonlight Dragon
- The Moonlight Dragon, Book 1
- By: Dorothy McFalls
- Narrated by: Sara Brodt
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Bookish Lady Celestina once was a favorite of the queen who enjoyed pampering her. The queen is now dead. The new queens favorite pastime is to hold court spectacles, where she violently maims or slays members of her court who has upset her. Celestina has managed to avoid becoming a spectacle by keeping out of the queens way. That is, until the battle.
By: Dorothy McFalls
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A Hunt So Wicked: Cursed Royals
- By: Britt Andrews
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux, James Amherst
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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The guards arrive at my humble cottage with a ridiculous offer: Come to an exclusive and mysterious isle to compete for the hand of a royal husband. Enjoy a week of glittering balls, dancing, ostentatious wealth…and a royal hunt. All I have to do is to get rejected by a prince, and I’ll be sent home with a pot of money. My father tells me it’s dangerous. He begs me not to go. But I'd do anything for him, I could change our lives with this money.
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A Break From Your Typical Fantasy Romance
- By Anonymous User on 12-13-24
By: Britt Andrews
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Heavenbreaker
- Heavenbreaker, Book 1
- By: Sara Wolf
- Narrated by: Ashley Bryce
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The duke of the powerful House Hauteclare is the first to die. With my dagger in his back. He didn't see it coming. Didn't anticipate the bastard daughter who was supposed to die with her mother—on his order. He should have left us with the rest of the Station's starving, commoner rubbish.
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Story Ruined by Multiple Mispronunciations
- By AS on 06-18-24
By: Sara Wolf
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Sun Serpent
- A Scorching Slow Burn Romantic Fantasy (Sun Serpent Saga, Book 1)
- By: Geneva Monroe
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, John Hartley
- Length: 14 hrs
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Under the silks of her circus troupe’s tent, Elyria Solaris dances with fire. She disguises her gift as showmanship, but longs for answers about why she has a power no one else possesses. Somewhere in the city of never-ending night, Prince Cal is looking for the girl who burns the brightest. Only she can stop the horror inflicted on his kingdom by a sadistic lord who controls the minds of his victims.
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Absolutely Enjoyed Listening!
- By Ashley Aleman on 12-04-24
By: Geneva Monroe
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Howl at the Earth
- An Urban Fantasy Shifter Thriller
- By: Rebecca Torrellas
- Narrated by: Cesalina Davidson
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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I should've known it would all end in a war. That was their plan since I was born. They will not succeed. I know what I am now and what I'm capable of. I refuse to bow down and die. They want a war? I'm ready.
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- Heidi S.
- 12-19-24
So awesome!
Talk about a fantasy that's easy to get swept up in! The world building was very well done! I almost didn't even realize it was happening cause it flowed so well with the plot! The characters are introduced so well and are easy to love! Blue might be my favorite, though 😉 I thought for sure this was going to be a standalone right up until those last few sentences. Can't wait to see what happens next!
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- Kate
- 11-26-24
kept me guessing
I enjoyed the narrator! She did an excellent job. The story was interesting and kept me guessing throughout. The romance was a bit too insta love for my taste. overall enjoyable, would recommend.
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- Jessica Lamprecht
- 12-05-24
Great voice actress and amazing world building!
I really fell in love with this book. It had everything. A strong female character, love, magic, great world building. I wasn't in love with the male main character at first, but he was perfect in the end. I have dreams about this world. Beautifully written 👏! The voice actress was so good and perfectly fit the story.
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- Zach
- 12-07-24
Compelling Premise & A Fun Read
Loved the unique lore of the Allied Realm. The premise really caught my attention. A girl who’s tasked with the mission to save the king and break the curses of each noble family. It had a great discourse on religion and how it can impact oneself in different ways. It did somewhat lack in world building as there were some plot holes and it was a little slow at times but there was just enough fantastical elements and romance to leave you satisfied.
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- KT
- 12-18-24
book of the year????
I don’t even know where to start. I got this book on a whim from Libby and a few chapters in decided to return it for the next reader and immediately bought it here. The characters, world building, lore, and plot are all outstanding. The premise is captivating and the last two hours had me crying at my desk at work. The epilogue TOOK ME OUT. I can’t recommend this book enough and I can’t wait for Book 2!!! Landers, 10/10.
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