An entertaining, humorous romantasy debut.
Lady Hilde Croft has a secret gift—a Charm that, if discovered, is punishable by banishment and certain death. After Lord Elmwood uses his own forbidden Charm to raise the dead on a battlefield, he escapes to a forgotten country estate. Hilde needs Elmwood's magic to save her deceased husband’s manor from the clutches of his brutal brother. Justin Avoth’s experience as a narrator is apparent through his pacing and intonation as he delivers the story from Elmwood’s perspective. While she is equally pleasing to the ear as she captures Hilde’s pragmatic nature, the quick pace of Ebony Jonelle’s performance may have listeners checking the playback speed.
An entertaining, humorous romantasy debut.Pub Date: March 31, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 35 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217279326
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
A theatrical approach and comedic timing make this a narration win.
Mark Sanderlin narrates this cozy gay romance about two bros on a quest. Juniper loves his life with his strictly platonic best friend, Mo; their cat; and his skincare routine. But when both men land in jail, volunteering to find a dragon is a promising alternative to imprisonment. Sanderlin’s narration perfectly suits the tongue-in-cheek humor. His delivery emphasizes Juniper’s melodramatic personality, while Mo has a deeper voice and a more leisurely pace, befitting a thoughtful character. When Juniper and Mo banter, Sanderlin seamlessly switches between the two. And as both bros warm toward each other, the romantic tension is amplified. Sanderlin’s voice for dragon child Bear is especially adorable.
A theatrical approach and comedic timing make this a narration win.Pub Date: May 26, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 48 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217338122
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: July 6, 2026
Corzo and Brown work well together, immersing listeners in the political intrigue.
Narrators Frankie Corzo and Chase Brown provide drama and suspense in this romantasy inspired by ancient Rome. After her father's death, Kerasea becomes a powerful high priestess in the land of Pryor. When a senator is murdered and Kerasea is falsely accused of the crime, she finds herself entangled in multiple political schemes. Meanwhile, Torren, a Praetorian and Kerasea's rival, works to uncover the truth about the murder. As the palace is locked and a conclave convened to elect a replacement senator, the tension and deception escalate, and Kerasea and Torren must team up to discover the real killer.
Corzo and Brown work well together, immersing listeners in the political intrigue.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 8 mins
DD ISBN: 9798899732904
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: July 14, 2026
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