Daughter of Shades


Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
2
Narrator
2
Release Date
November 2019
Duration
8 hours 38 minutes
Summary
A huntress with no past. A rival with a secret. A kingdom's fate hangs in the balance . . .

Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor's tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen. Now nineteen, apprenticed for as long as she can remember to the mysterious Holy Order, she longs to rise in the ranks and banish untamed spirits for the prophesied Golden Prince.

When shadowy threats descend on the crown, Ayleth seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove her worth in open competition. Seeking to win the prince's favor and escape her scheming mentor, she resolves to hold her own against Terryn, a handsome, arrogant opponent who may be more than a match for her untested powers.

But as the two rivals follow a trail beyond the Great Barrier and confront legendary evil, the stolen secrets of Ayleth's past may return to haunt her . . .

Can Ayleth win the trial and reclaim her true self? Can she even survive her first day?
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Priscila P.

Daughter of Shades was an interesting read/listen to say the least. Yes, it took me a while to properly get into the book, and I didn't feel like it properly picked up till about halfway through. But boy am I glad I stuck with it long enough for the story to hook me. I loved the incredible world building and how magic and music are so intertwined. I loved the use of pipes since I myself love wind instruments. I certainly enjoyed getting to know Ayleth, her adventures, the shade hunts, and how this Venatrix business works. Of course, having the additions of Terryn and the Chosen Prince were perfect since it allowed the story to delve deeper into the complexities of Ayleth's character, the reason behind the choices she makes, as well as take the story to the next level. Of course, as much as I enjoyed this story, I also know that a large part of it is thanks to the narrator's great job. Hers was an excellent performance, bringing to life each of the characters in this book (including the animal ones, like Lorantha, which I ended up liking), as well as the nuances of their emotions (from fear to excitement, to weariness, to sarcasm), it's all there, and she did it beautifully. All in all, a great audiobook and a great start to a series that has a lot of promise ;) ~ 4.5 stars

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Kimberly G.

I enjoyed listening to this book and look forward to hear more of this series

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