Narrator Elizabeth Knowelden doesn’t shy away from the explicit sex scenes or assassinations that fill this audiobook. A prequel to the Unhewn Trilogy, it tells the tale of the final test that Pyrre Lakatur must complete to become a priestess for Ananshael—the god of death. One of two witnesses for the two-week test of assassinations is a self-proclaimed sex addict, Ela, whom Knowelden portrays as a sultry woman who enjoys life. Knowelden showcases Ela’s sense of humor, in contrast to the more serious Pyrre. The other witness she accurately portrays as bit of a curmudgeon. Knowelden varies her pace to showcase the three characters’ relationships, taking full advantage of the dialogue among them. J.E.M. 2018 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Brian Staveley's new standalone returns to the critically acclaimed Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne universe, following a priestess-assassin for the God of Death
“Brilliant.”-V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author
From the award-winning epic fantasy world of The Emperor's Blades...
Pyrre Lakatur is not, to her mind, an assassin, not a murderer-she is a priestess. At least, she will be once she passes her final trial.
The problem isn't the killing. The problem, rather, is love. For to complete her trial, Pyrre has ten days to kill the seven people enumerated in an ancient song, including “the one who made your mind and body sing with love / who will not come again.”
Pyrre isn't sure she's ever been in love. And if she fails to find someone who can draw such passion from her, or fails to kill that someone, her order will give her to their god, the God of Death. Pyrre's not afraid to die, but she hates to fail, and so, as her trial is set to begin, she returns to the city of her birth in the hope of finding love . . . and ending it on the edge of her sword.
""A complex and richly detailed world filled with elite soldier-assassins, mystic warrior monks, serpentine politics, and ancient secrets.""-Library Journal, starred review, on The Emperor's Blades
Brian Staveley's new standalone returns to the critically acclaimed Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne universe, following a priestess-assassin for the God of Death
“Brilliant.”-V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author
From the award-winning epic fantasy world of The Emperor's Blades...
Pyrre Lakatur is not, to her mind, an assassin, not a murderer-she is a priestess. At least, she will be once she passes her final trial.
The problem isn't the killing. The problem, rather, is love. For to complete her trial, Pyrre has ten days to kill the seven people enumerated in an ancient song, including “the one who made your mind and body sing with love / who will not come again.”
Pyrre isn't sure she's ever been in love. And if she fails to find someone who can draw such passion from her, or fails to kill that someone, her order will give her to their god, the God of Death. Pyrre's not afraid to die, but she hates to fail, and so, as her trial is set to begin, she returns to the city of her birth in the hope of finding love . . . and ending it on the edge of her sword.
""A complex and richly detailed world filled with elite soldier-assassins, mystic warrior monks, serpentine politics, and ancient secrets.""-Library Journal, starred review, on The Emperor's Blades

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BN ID: | 2940169935745 |
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Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Publication date: | 04/25/2017 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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