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  • The Hidden Mage, Book 1
  • Written by: Melanie Cellier
  • Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
  • Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Crown of Secrets

Written by: Melanie Cellier
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
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An enemy kingdom. A powerful prince. And an academy for mages. To stay alive, Verene will have to uncover her hidden power.

Verene is a disappointment to her entire kingdom - the first royal ever born without power, despite her mother being the most powerful mage in history. So, when she's sent to the academy in neighboring Kallorway to forge ties with her people's traditional enemies, she's determined to succeed and prove she can still be of value to her kingdom.

Prince Darius of Kallorway is the strongest mage in his family - and the only reason his weak father is still clinging to his throne. Starting at the academy at the same time as Verene, the crown prince is cold and distant and shows no desire to connect with her. Instead, he seems suspicious of both her presence and her claimed lack of power.

Surrounded by unfamiliar politics and long-held enemies, Verene discovers that some at the academy want her gone by whatever means necessary. As the threats grow ever more sinister, she starts to question all of her assumptions. The hardened prince might just be her best hope of survival and - even more shockingly - he might be right about her power. If Verene wants to survive Kallorway and the academy, she must uncover her hidden powers and take her true place among the mages.

If you enjoy strong heroines, fantasy worlds, adventure, intrigue, and clean romance, then try this new adventure in the Spoken Mage world now!

The Hidden Mage listening order:

  • Crown of Secrets
  • Crown of Danger
  • Crown of Strength
  • Crown of Power

Verene lives in a world of written power - a world turned upside down by the first ever Spoken Mage. If you missed the adventures of her mother, Elena, then check out the completed Spoken Mage series, starting with Voice of Power.

©2021 Melanie Cellier (P)2021 Melanie Cellier

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interesting yet underwhelming..

so I first started this series awkwardly, I bought this book on a whim because I like magic fantasy mixed with court politics. I didn't know this was a sequel series to The Spoken Mage. So when I first started listening to these books I was so confused with what was going on and how the magic system worked. I stopped listening 2 hours in and looked to see if I missed something.

I then found the Spoken mage series and loved it. it introduced the world brilliantly and the characters were wonderful. I finished the spoken mage and decided to give this book another try. it made much more sense now that I knew more about the world and its kingdoms.

It was a interesting addition to the series.. definitely similar to the original. the main characters are similar yet different. yet at the same time the story it self felt incomplete, like the third act snuck up behind me said boo and ran away then it was over..

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