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The Liar’s Crown

Dominion (Owen), Book 1

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The Liar’s Crown

By: Abigail Owen
Narrated by: Luis Moreno, Samara Naeymi
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Paste Magazine Pick for Best New YA Books of August 2022

“An addictive, action-packed, scorcher of a read!” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël

Some shadows protect you…others will kill you in this dazzling new fantasy series from award-winning author Abigail Owen.

Everything about my life is a lie. As a hidden twin princess, born second, I have only one purpose―to sacrifice my life for my sister if death comes for her. I’ve been living under the guise of a poor, obscure girl of no standing, slipping into the palace and into the role of the true princess when danger is present.

Now the queen is dead and the ageless King Eidolon has sent my sister a gift―an eerily familiar gift―and a proposal to wed. I don’t trust him, so I do what I was born to do and secretly take her place on the eve of the coronation. Which is why, when a figure made of shadow kidnaps the new queen, he gets me by mistake.

As I try to escape, all the lies start to unravel. And not just my lies. The Shadowraith who took me has secrets of his own. He struggles to contain the shadows he wields―other faces, identities that threaten my very life.

Winter is at the walls. Darkness is looming. And the only way to save my sister and our dominion is to kill Eidolon…and the Shadowraith who has stolen my heart.

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Engaging Storyline • Unique Fantasy World • Phenomenal Narration • Unexpected Plot Twists • Emotional Depth
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Great book, awesome audio performance. Absolutely worth the credits! I always worry when choosing my monthly book but if you like a great story with a good bit of spice, this is your jam:)

Fantastic Plot!

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The narration definitely made this book for me, don’t get me wrong I like the plot as well but Samara knocked its out of the park

Fantastic narration

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This book is so worth the listen.. the narrators are amazing and the story is so different and yet familiar. You really fall in love with these characters. and their story. so much angst that has you rooting for the heart mates in the story.. I hope we get another book soon!

soooooo good!

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I loved this book! If you are a Sara J mass fan this is definitely for you! I would have liked a little bit more background and maybe we will get that with the next pack and I can’t wait

What a surprise!

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I enjoyed the world created in this fantasy, the writing was subpar with a lot of repetitiveness.
However I am curious to see what happens next so I will continue this series to see how this plays out.

I enjoyed the concept of 2 twin princesses, one who will protect her sister as his her duty but then is kidnapped And has to protect both their identities while trying to escape. I love the characters they were relatible and at times so funny in the way they reacted with each other. I loved her stronge snarky attitude to him and his almost infatuated exasperation with her.
Not sure if I would necessarily recommend this yet or not.

The fantasy world and character development

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I'm gonna be a little tougher in my rating for this review, since it's traditionally published and therefore had access to resources that Indies struggle with. Like developmental editors...and a marketing team.

This so easily could've been a four-star for me. But...I didn't love it. While it was intriguing, there was something missing. The build-up and tension are spot on. The pacing is slow, and when you stretch a book into a trilogy, this sometimes happens. The character development wasn't detailed. I'm assuming this changes as we progress through each book. While there were moments that drew me in, the hot and cold drove me away. I don't feel an overwhelming need to jump into the next book. I can assume what happens next. There aren't twists and turns and those my friends are what keep me glued to the pages.

Mixed Feelings

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So I am going to open by saying that the only problem with listening to books versus reading g them physically is that you do not know how to spell any name that you are not familiar with! So I am so sorry for any name that I butcher in any review that I leave, because it's probably an Audio book!

But man I loved this book. I am going to listen to the other two in the series. I will say, that I do not usually gravitate towards YA authors. But I am trying to make myself try new authors off my apollycon 2025 list, and Abigail Owen will be there. The synopsis of this first book in this trilogy intrigued me enough to put it on my TBR, and the fact that it was a free audiobook with my membership made it a home run.

I am a sucker for Fantansy/Romantasy with interesting worlds and great character building and I do not feel like this boom disappointed at all. You learn about why female twins run in the royal line, and why they hide one away. But it's Meren, (who book this POV is from) the second twin that gets kidnapped, and honestly ends up on a grand adventure. She learns more about the other dominons around her, the people that she were told that were vanished, and the safe haven they have found. With her kidnapper looking exactly like her sworn enemy being the one that has provided that haven for them all. There are so many twist and turns throughout the entire book. There is a singular spicy scene, that is not very descriptive, but enough that you get the idea. I am looking forward to continuing in this world that Abigail Owen has created!!

The Beginning of something magical..

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The story was very well written and kept me listening. The narrator did such a good job.

Enjoyed every minute of it

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This book. Wow. Just wow. It needs more than 5 stars. This masterful tale hooks you in from the first word, grabs you by the throat and keeps you captive until the last syllable. Phew. This is the first book in a trilogy so be prepared for the resolution of some small story arcs but also for no resolution of the main story arc. Meren lives in squalor as a nobody but she is the secret identical twin of Tabra, the princess of Aryd. Meren’s purpose in life is to serve as a replacement for her sister in times of danger and there’s always danger for their family. Eidolon, the immortal king of Tyndra,, has been killing off Arydan queens for generations. Meren does have secret acts of disobedience that are just for her. Reven, the Shadowraith, has his own secrets including the ability to manipulate shadows. When Meren takes Tabra’s place at the coronation to protect her, it is Meren that Reven kidnaps. As Meren tries to escape from him, secrets are revealed and nothing is what it seems. The story includes what you’d expect from this genre - intrigue, fighting, dangerous situations, end of the world scenarios, paranormal creatures, evil masterminds, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, secrets, mystical coincidences, snark, laughs, and unexpected plots twists. While this is a YA fantasy, is also a deeply emotional book. At its heart, it’s a story of stunted, damaged and bruised but not broken people who find their way together by owning their choices, recognizing their scars, finding their strength, embracing life, and deciding to be the best version of themselves. It’s a story about the power of choice. The book is well written, has characters with a lot of depth, plenty of witty dialogue, and an engaging storyline. The adventure of Meren and Reven will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, gasping, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering. I am super excited to read the next book in this series.

Luis Moreno and Samara Naeymi did a phenomenal job narrating and breathing life into the story and the characters with enough change of inflection, tone and cadence to voice multiple characters quite convincingly. While the story is written as a single POV, this is a duet recording. Listening to the narration added beautiful dimension to an already fantastic story.

A wonderful start to an epic fantasy

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This story is so good! I love the characters, the world, the plot, the performance - everything. I mean it's got a youthful nature to it, but it was so well written I was entertained the whole time. The narrator really suits the character too. She brings her to life!

Freaking good!

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