Kristin Atherton gives a masterful performance of this historical fantasy. Every first daughter in the Harding family is cursed to bring disaster, and in 1592 Cybil experiences this firsthand. Miriam is a creature of darkness who feeds her immortality with the souls of mortals, and Cybil's soul calls to her more than any other. In exchange for Cybil's soul, Miriam agrees to allow it to reincarnate. Atherton voices Miriam in a carefully paced sultry tone, perfectly conveying her desire for Cybil's soul--and later for something more. From Cybil's wrathful father and grieving mother to fearful, desperate Cybil herself, Atherton differentiates characters with ease. Atherton's emotionally charged performance of this historical fantasy will tug at listeners' heartstrings.
Pub Date: Nov. 25, 2025
Duration: 11 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063418059
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This vibrant account of the mythical Medusa's short but powerful life expands on her origin story. Narrator Tyla Collier illuminates the young woman's vulnerability, warmth, and passion. The teenage Medusa craves life beyond her family's island home. As she strives to establish her place in the world as an acolyte and priestess of the goddess Athena, she is unwillingly embroiled in the petty dramas and manipulations of ancient Greek gods. A'rese Emokpae's narration bookends the production, recounting Medusa's transformation from a firm remove. Her voice is steely as the resolute Gorgon metes out punishment and infused with tenderness as the epilogue unfolds. A wonderful story that centers Medusa's love and fierce loyalty toward her sisters, friends, and all in need.
Pub Date: Nov. 18, 2025
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217159598
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Su Ling Chan narrates a dark historical fantasy set in 1970s Singapore. It centers on a secret society capable of channeling ancestral gods and a schoolgirl swept up into it. After Adeline's mother dies in a mysterious fire, she tracks down a girl emblazoned with the same butterfly symbol that marked the fire. Chan maintains a fantastic narration that is bright, clear, and almost melodic as she sets the stage for this cinematic listen. She glides between subtle post-colonial accents, while her strong narration commands the ear. Chan's characterizations are consistent, and her characters sound nuanced with careful inflections. The narration and the prose weave together for an intense and emotional fusion of mythology and character drama.
Pub Date: Oct. 21, 2025
Duration: 18 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781250417923
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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