Caitlin Elizabeth, Victoria Mei, Will Thorne, and Adenrele Ojo perform the first entry in a fantasy epic laden with erotic suspense. For thousands of years, a pact has existed between humanity and the gods: Every 100 years the current human king is bound to send a consort to the king of the gods, Ash, who has the ability to shift forms. Now the current human king is training his daughter as a consort--and an assassin. Each narrator commands their own sections, giving the story a dynamic sound and feel. Ash is a fascinating standout as an ancient god who is fascinated by the human king's attempt to kill him; his voice simmers with curiosity and intrigue. The steamy erotic moments of this romance outshine the fiery fantasy.
Pub Date: Nov. 28, 2023
Duration: 12 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781491594742
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A rich, floral world made real by two equally divine narrators.
Ellie Gossage and Jess Nahikian show the passion in a heated rivalry between two women from very different walks of life. Cyprin is determined to find her way into the elite Divine Gardens, even if she has to break the law to do it. Purcell, meanwhile, was born into a celebrated lineage of head gardeners. Soon, their rivalry reaches an inflection point, causing Purcell to steal a life-altering rose, while Cyprin engages with an underground group bent on redistributing power. Nahikian’s cynical, down-to-earth Cyprin perfectly contrasts with Gossage’s uptight Purcell, with both narrators showing the soft sides of the two gardeners. Even as disaster strikes, the budding love between these two quickly blossoms.
A rich, floral world made real by two equally divine narrators.Pub Date: Aug. 18, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 4 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250445124
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 21, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 1, 2026
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.
The mythical realm of Skein is inhabited by vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, and Berserkers. Narrator Robert Petkoff is masterful navigating the wide range of characters, giving each a distinctive voice. He lends the werewolves a Scottish lilt, and his tone drips with evil as a particular vampire. The Accession, an ancient cycle of battle, is about to begin. As all the factions come together, connections are made: A vampire princess escaping her sadistic brother ends up wed to a Berserker. A werewolf finds his mate in a demon witch. A vampiress and an incubus form a partnership.
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.Pub Date: July 28, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 57 mins
DD ISBN: 9781464281754
Publisher: Sourcebooks Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
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