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Prince of the Sorrows
- Rowan Blood, Book 1
- Narrated by: Christian Leatherman
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Without an academic endorsement to make him valuable to the high fey, Saffron will be sent back through the veil to the human world. The place he was traded from as a changeling-baby, and a place he is terrified of. And while getting an endorsement shouldn't be impossible, it's hindered by the fact his literacy is self-taught, using books stolen off of Morrígan Academy's campus of high fey students.
When mistaken identity leads to Saffron learning the true name of brooding, self-centered, high fey Prince Cylvan, what begins as a risk of losing his life (or his tongue) becomes an opportunity to earn the future he wants. In exchange for an endorsement, he and Cylvan form a geis where Saffron agrees to find a spell to strip power from Cylvan's true name. While Prince Cylvan doesn't know Saffron can barely read, Saffron is determined to meet his end of the deal in order to remain in Alfidel—or maybe just to remain by Cylvan's side, as affections grow stronger every night they spend alone in the library together.
But as other human servants soon fall victim to a beast known only as “the wolf”, Saffron realizes he has embroiled himself in a manipulative reach for power like he never anticipated—and even Prince Cylvan cannot be trusted. Between the wolf, uncovering forbidden magic, and his growing feelings for the prince, Saffron will have to decide which is most important to him—his endorsement, the lives of his friends, or the prince’s life and wellbeing.
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- Anaba
- 25-05-23
atmospheric and suspenseful
I was gripped by the atmospheric and suspenseful narrative style. When Saffron meets the fey prince cylvan, it is not only his heart that is in danger.
I liked the impressive setting right from the start. The descriptions make it easy to imagine everything.
The story is exciting and quickly drew me in.
I really enjoyed the lovestory - a great slow-burn romance with a lot of sensitivity to the power imbalance between the two protagonists. I could feel the emotions and understand and sympathise with Saffron's problems.
But not only the romance could convince me, also the build-up of tension was great.
The ending makes me want more and I am looking forward to the second book "Lord of Silver Ashes".
The audio book is narrated by Christian Leatherman. I love his gentle voice. He does a great job of picking up the mood and bringing scenes to life verbally.
Note: I requested a free audiobook, no strings attached. I listened to it voluntarily and reviewed it.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-23
Yes just YES!
Waited for the audio book, and was not disappointed! SUCH AN AMAZING BOOK! Need 2 like yesterday!
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- Alex Kerwi-Drennan
- 21-06-23
Literally just finished the physical.
Seeing the audiobook released just as i was finishing the physical I didn't have to wait for a second experience. To experience the writing with the expert performance given is such a treat and eagerly awaiting further releases.
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- Riley
- 11-12-23
YESSS!!
I love everything about the story and could listen to this over and over again 😭
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- Mrs. E. J. Curtis
- 29-01-24
Enjoyable Story
Enjoyable Story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building. The narration is very good as well.
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- Sanne
- 10-12-23
Started of quite well but then...
The story starts of quite well with an interesting world and a sweet and ambitious protagonist. But then the romance becomes the center focus and everything slowly disintegrates from there.
Saffron is a self-sacrificing idiot that only has eyes for his prince. He seems to feel next to no sorrow at his friends deaths. He has absolutely no self respect and nothing about his relationship with Cylvan is healthy. Where is his anger? Why doesn't he demand anything from Cylvan? Cylvan has power and privilege while Saffron has neither. Oh my... the power imbalance and lack of emotion maturity really bugs me.
So if you don't mind the power imbalance and like a self-sacrificing hero you'll likely love this one - it does have some nice points like the world building and the initial interactions between Cylvan and Saffron. If you don't give this one a miss.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-11-23
Biggest cringe fest
I was lured in by the positive reviews, but I could write an entire essay on the problems with this ill-paced mess, the most inorganicly shaping relationships, characters wobbly personalities and dialog that made me cringe out loud. I would have notes of criticism to every single chapter. It makes me wonder who wrote this, who edited it, and who gave the green light, because it is bad.
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