Listen free for 30 days
-
A Day of Fallen Night
- Narrated by: Ellie Kendrick, Sheila Atim, Thoren Ferguson, Hanako Footman, Samantha Shannon, Saara El-Arifi
- Length: 38 hrs and 48 mins
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wish list failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy Now for $43.72
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
You may also enjoy...
-
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
- A Novel
- Written by: Shannon Chakraborty
- Narrated by: Lameece Issaq, Amin El Gamal
- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural.
-
-
Meh
- By Listener on 2023-04-18
Written by: Shannon Chakraborty
-
The City of Brass
- A Novel
- Written by: S. A. Chakraborty
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th-century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trades she uses to get by - palm readings, zars, and a mysterious gift for healing - are all tricks, both the means to the delightful end of swindling Ottoman nobles and a reliable way to survive. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, to her side during one of her cons, she’s forced to reconsider her beliefs.
-
-
3 stars
- By I rarely review on 2018-11-19
Written by: S. A. Chakraborty
-
Six of Crows
- Written by: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Brandon Rubin, Fred Berman, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price - and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone.
-
-
First Audiobook I Simply Couldn't Finish
- By Nick Gregory on 2018-10-20
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
-
A River Enchanted
- A Novel (Elements of Cadence, Book 1)
- Written by: Rebecca Ross
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to Cadence. Girls are going missing from the island, and Adaira, his childhood nemesis and the future leader of the clan, believes Jack is the only one who can find them.
-
-
Not for me
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-08-03
Written by: Rebecca Ross
-
The Will of the Many
- Hierarchy, Book 1
- Written by: James Islington
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.
-
-
Couldn’t ask for a better mysterious, intellectual epic!
- By Anonymous User on 2023-07-22
Written by: James Islington
-
A Fire Endless
- A Novel (Elements of Cadence, Book 2)
- Written by: Rebecca Ross
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 16 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself and its residents in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everyone and everything in his path off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over all.
-
-
A Beautiful Conclusion
- By Mary Grace on 2024-05-09
Written by: Rebecca Ross
-
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
- A Novel
- Written by: Shannon Chakraborty
- Narrated by: Lameece Issaq, Amin El Gamal
- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural.
-
-
Meh
- By Listener on 2023-04-18
Written by: Shannon Chakraborty
-
The City of Brass
- A Novel
- Written by: S. A. Chakraborty
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th-century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trades she uses to get by - palm readings, zars, and a mysterious gift for healing - are all tricks, both the means to the delightful end of swindling Ottoman nobles and a reliable way to survive. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, to her side during one of her cons, she’s forced to reconsider her beliefs.
-
-
3 stars
- By I rarely review on 2018-11-19
Written by: S. A. Chakraborty
-
Six of Crows
- Written by: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Brandon Rubin, Fred Berman, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price - and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone.
-
-
First Audiobook I Simply Couldn't Finish
- By Nick Gregory on 2018-10-20
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
-
A River Enchanted
- A Novel (Elements of Cadence, Book 1)
- Written by: Rebecca Ross
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to Cadence. Girls are going missing from the island, and Adaira, his childhood nemesis and the future leader of the clan, believes Jack is the only one who can find them.
-
-
Not for me
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-08-03
Written by: Rebecca Ross
-
The Will of the Many
- Hierarchy, Book 1
- Written by: James Islington
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.
-
-
Couldn’t ask for a better mysterious, intellectual epic!
- By Anonymous User on 2023-07-22
Written by: James Islington
-
A Fire Endless
- A Novel (Elements of Cadence, Book 2)
- Written by: Rebecca Ross
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 16 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself and its residents in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everyone and everything in his path off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over all.
-
-
A Beautiful Conclusion
- By Mary Grace on 2024-05-09
Written by: Rebecca Ross
-
Babel
- Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
- Written by: R. F. Kuang
- Narrated by: Chris Lew Kum Hoi, Billie Fulford-Brown
- Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel. Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization.
-
-
This Was Alright
- By Jamie @ Books and Ladders on 2022-09-29
Written by: R. F. Kuang
-
Malice
- Written by: John Gwynne
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 23 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, but now giants are seen, the stones weep blood, and giant wyrms are stirring. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. For if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind's hopes and dreams will fall to dust....
-
-
Great narrator in the fight scenes.
- By David on 2020-04-27
Written by: John Gwynne
-
House of Earth and Blood
- Crescent City, Book 1
- Written by: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 27 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night - until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose - to assassinate his boss' enemies, no questions asked.
-
-
Tought start, worth pushing through
- By Red on 2020-04-05
Written by: Sarah J. Maas
-
The Hurricane Wars
- A Novel
- Written by: Thea Guanzon
- Narrated by: Jeanne Syquia
- Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, she found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But she is hiding a deadly secret: light magic courses through her veins, a blazing power believed to have been wiped out years ago that can cut through the Night Empire’s shadows.
-
-
Amazing
- By Rani De Caluwe on 2024-03-30
Written by: Thea Guanzon
-
Spinning Silver
- Written by: Naomi Novik
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty - until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk - grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh - Miryem's fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered.
-
-
perfect book for the perfect narrator
- By Some Lad on 2019-11-08
Written by: Naomi Novik
-
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
- Crowns of Nyaxia, Book 1
- Written by: Carissa Broadbent
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
-
-
Romance overshadows adventure
- By CMG84 on 2024-03-22
Written by: Carissa Broadbent
-
The Complete Poppy War Trilogy
- The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God
- Written by: R. F. Kuang
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 66 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy—The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God—a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.
-
-
torture-murder pornography disguised as literature
- By LudgarKin on 2023-06-11
Written by: R. F. Kuang
-
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
- Written by: M. L. Wang
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 24 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice. For hundreds of years, the fighters of the Kusanagi Peninsula have held the Empire's enemies at bay, earning their frozen spit of land the name "The Sword of Kaigen". Born into Kusanagi's legendary Matsuda family, f14-year-old Mamoru has always known his purpose: To master his family's fighting techniques and defend his homeland.
-
-
Saved by its latter half
- By Nahla on 2021-04-28
Written by: M. L. Wang
-
From Blood and Ash
- Blood and Ash, Book 1
- Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.
-
-
HOLY BURNING HELL
- By kayla sue on 2020-09-21
Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
-
Piranesi
- Written by: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone.
-
-
Confused by my delight
- By S. Toughill on 2020-10-18
Written by: Susanna Clarke
-
Dreams Lie Beneath
- Written by: Rebecca Ross
- Narrated by: Chloe Dolandis
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The realm of Azenor has spent years plagued by a curse. Every new moon, magic flows from the nearby mountain and brings nightmares to life. Only magicians - who serve as territory wardens - stand between people and their worst dreams. Clementine Madigan is ready to take over as the warden of her small town, but when two magicians arrive to challenge her, she is unknowingly drawn into a century-old conflict. She seeks revenge, but as she gets closer to Phelan, one of the handsome young magicians, secrets - as well as romance - begins to rise.
-
-
Excellent book, okay narration
- By CdnRarity on 2022-05-11
Written by: Rebecca Ross
-
A Darker Shade of Magic
- A Darker Shade of Magic, Book 1
- Written by: V. E. Schwab
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes. As such, he can choose where he lands. There's Grey London, dirty and boring, without any magic, ruled by a mad King George. Then there's Red London, where life and magic are revered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. There's White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. And once upon a time, there was Black London...but no one speaks of that now.
-
-
Very good book, hated the narration. Bought physical copy instead.
- By Jordan on 2021-03-13
Written by: V. E. Schwab
Publisher's Summary
Bloomsbury presents A Day of Fallen Night, by Samantha Shannon, read by Ellie Kendrick, Sheila Atim, Thoren Ferguson and Hanako Footman.
In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps listeners back to the universe of The Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.
Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.
To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be.
The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate.
When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.
This audiobook features an exclusive interview with Samantha Shannon and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife Saara El-Arifi.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What the critics say
"A magnificent, sweeping epic." (Jennifer Saint, Sunday Time bestselling author of Ariadne)
"Shannon is simply a master of the genre." (C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise)
"A tremendous triumph." (London Shah, award-winning author of the Light of the Abyss series)
More from the same
What listeners say about A Day of Fallen Night
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amy Braun
- 2023-11-17
A Sweeping Epic
Unquestionably an epic story for fans of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE, or of high fantasy in general. Having such a large and complex cast makes for an engaging reading experience in this deep, action filled world of politics and gods.
There are plenty of characters to get attached to, including the powerful Tunuva Melim, Princess Glorian and her friend Wulf, and Dumai, a young woman raised on a temple who must confront the world and its increasing dangers. They are all allowed complicated plotlines that allow them to expand and grow in refreshing ways until their inevitable collision. I enjoyed Wulf and Tunuva's plotlines the most, especially when the revelations began. They are all vulnerable and strong, and one does not outshine the other in my opinion.
As with PRIORY, this is a complicated world with a dense political plot and rules. It took a little bit for me to recall everything from PRIORY to remember some of the teases to the initial book, yet I deeply never felt that it was too much for any reader who enjoys high fantasy. This is helped by the clear and elegant prose.
The story is long, with each subplot taking the readers on an adventure with characters and the overarching threat. This takes place over a span of years, but I never felt anything was left out for the sake of time. Sure there were moments I would have liked to see grow, but given how big this book is, I can understand why certain things needed to be sacrificed for the sake of time.
There are plenty of action scenes to keep the flow of the pace, all leading to a powerful ending that is filled with emotion and raw power from the main characters. It was an excellent ending to a book that asks for time and dedication to be thoroughly enjoyed.
And I did enjoy it. A DAY OF FALLEN NIGHT is perfect for anyone who is looking to scratch that high fantasy, political itch. It's a stunning tale filled with everything from conspiracy to romance to sacrifice, and is not to be missed!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Attanea
- 2023-08-02
Worth every minute!
I know this is almost 40 hours long, but just do it! I paced myself by listening 1.5hrs a day during my commute (and occasionally during chores and mundane tasks at work) and it took me about 3 months to get through and I am honest to goodness contemplating starting it all over again because I enjoyed it that much! The 4 narrators absolutely SLAY their roles. I wish all narrators put this much love and effort into their readings. And this beautiful, sapphic, slow-burn epic is worth every minute.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 2023-11-13
Excellent read
I am satisfied with this read I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend the rwad
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 2023-05-26
Wow!
Wow! Intricate world! Compelling story! Amazing queer representation!! POV characters of different ages and life stages! I am way too invested! This one easily falls in my top 10 favourite books. Just Wow!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Meagen
- 2023-04-24
An overall fantastic listen
The narrators were brilliant and made it so easy to know who we were with. I'm not usually drawn to prequels, but I loved the other so much that I had to try. Despite knowing how everything turns out, at the end of the other book, this story still had me intrigued and interested! A beautiful tale with ups and downs and love and loss... just perfect!
I think that recognising names and places and things, and knowing what the results of their decisions would be, just made it all the better, like I was in on a secret that the characters don't know.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 2023-03-09
a vast world and an epic story
I really enjoyed this prequel, the narration being split in 3 was a great idea and helped quite a bit in this sprawling story.
Each narrator really embodied the characters.
the only gripe would be that the switch can sometimes be jarring when it happens within the same chapter.
The story starts slow and steady but honestly I never felt bored and the ending is sweet and heart wrenching.
I am fascinated by this world and the women who inhabit it
Just like Priory, the story left me wanting more.
This is definitely a story i will be listening to again and again.
Be warned that the prononciation of multiple words is different from Priory. Samantha said the first narrator, having no guide, winged it and did a great job, but for this book they had a prononciation guide and that being set 500 before Priory the language has evolved and changed since
happy listening
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- mukla
- 2023-04-07
An Epic Story Done Well!
I love books in the fantasy genre. This author does a great job illustrating this world and its background; myths, legends, and history. It is quite a sizeable listen, and for me, it did require playback to get the characters' names in order. The PdF was helpful too. This was only the case at the start of the book. Once the character started building up in my mind, it was easier to navigate. Reading or listening to books of this length is an adventure and joy because i love the genre. The storylines are very well developed and robust. The relationship were given depth. There were many themes and parallels between characters that were interesting to follow and very moving scenes that resonate with most people. I enjoyed the narrators too. They really brought the characters to life. Well done. I highly recommend!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Samantha
- 2023-07-12
sam shan does it again
Samantha Shannon writes the coming together of the multiple POVs in her fantasy books so well. I feel like it’s on PAR with John Gwynne for me. Like Priory, this had a North, East, South and West POV, through out. I really enjoyed that in Priory and it was no different in ADOFN. All of the the little reveals and connections through out the book are epic. I always write chaotic notes for books I plan on writing reviews for: I wrote CHILLS down so. many. times. The human connections in this one, whether it was familial, romantic or friends had me in my feeeeelings. I swear Glorian and her Da were my most highlighted interactions. I love this world Sam Shan has created, it’s so queer and diverse and special and I’m obsessed with it. If you love a slow burn I have no doubt you’ll enjoy a couple of the romances in this. I’m still not sure how I felt about the ending, need to sit with it, but regardless is was an easy five stars for me.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 2023-09-27
Even better then the first book!
Having multiple narrators for this book really helped, my biggest criticism from the other book was that it was 1 person trying to voice so many characters. This time is was much easier to follow and their voices were beautiful!
Because I had just finished the first book I knew what to expect, these books are like running a marathon they are so big but if you are patient and just go slowly you will get through it.
The writing is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, there’s so much rich culture in the story and the different perspectives. This was the first book I’ve ever come across that had strong lead characters that were in their 50’s. So much great representation in this book. You have so many beautiful love stories, straight, bi, lesbian they all felt so natural to the story. There were so many different versions of mothers and the choices that women have or the lack of choice some women feel from society as to what their duties are.
There were dragons & the red sickness (trigger warning for anyone who lost loved ones during Covid)
We also met some of the other creatures that were talked about in the first book.
There’s so much going on this book was absolutely incredible!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Pancakes88
- 2024-01-14
Wow……!!!!!
I read the hardcover version of Priory of the Orange Tree and loved it, I was hesitant to pick the prequel up in the audio version. However, ZERO regrets, what an absolute masterpiece of a story and performances. This book has taken me on the most magical, epic adventure and the narration was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I had a hard time pulling away from this story and found myself constantly sneaking in even short listens on breaks from work. Highly, highly recommend
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!