Catherine Ho narrates a collection of dark fairy tales featuring witches, warriors, princesses, and more. Most of the stories in this collection lean into the darker and creepier side of Liu's aesthetic, which Ho excels at. Standouts include "Sympathy for the Bones," in which Ho digs into the bitter desperation of a young woman who refuses to succumb to it; "The Last Dignity of Man," a disturbing twist on the Lex Luthor mythos that allows Ho to explore identity; and the title novella, which is a fairy tale about a runaway princess that allows Ho to voice both a menacing enchantress and a plucky heroine. As with any collection of shorter works, some are stronger than others, but Ho's performance remains outstanding throughout.
Pub Date: June 15, 2021
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781705036471
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A dynamic performance of this series follow-up.
Narrator Fred Berman returns listeners to the world of Infernal Affairs in Savannah, Georgia, in this sequel to Hell To Pay (2026). Luke Tievel, the son of the devil and a hellhound, investigates crimes of a paranormal nature with his human partner, Sorcha O’Malley. Luke’s current case is the decapitation of two werewolves. Berman conveys Luke’s frustration as he tries to solve the murders as well as the mystery of why creatures are after Sorcha. When Luke was banished from hell, several demons followed him, and Berman gives each of them a unique voice, infusing his narration with a touch of humor. Berman’s tone vibrates with power when Luke confronts his enemies.
A dynamic performance of this series follow-up.Pub Date: Oct. 13, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 20 mins
Publisher: Podium Audio
Review Posted Online: Nov. 6, 2026
A gothic audiobook that deftly tugs listeners through myriad dark and romantic emotions.
A talented ensemble delivers this polyamorous horror audiobook set in 1850s London. After Agnes is hanged for witchcraft, Irene, voiced by Charlie Albers, uses forbidden necromancy to bring her lover back to life. But when Agnes, voiced by Ella Lynch, wakes, so does a new hunger for raw flesh. James Meunier portrays St. John, Irene’s undead husband and protector of generations of necromantic grimoires. In a story full of introspection, flashbacks, and the horrors of necromancy, each narrator sinks into their character’s raw emotions and conveys them with an intensity that will wrench listeners’ hearts.
A gothic audiobook that deftly tugs listeners through myriad dark and romantic emotions.Pub Date: Aug. 18, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 48 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063447028
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 22, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 15, 2026
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