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Narrated by: Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, Emily Woo Zeller

Unabridged — 13 hours, 44 minutes

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A stunning tale of magic and revolution in which a former heir to an emperor fights to reclaim her birthright. This fantasy debut has it all — forbidden magic, epic world-building, political unrest, vibrant characters, mysterious monsters and nonstop adventure! With an Asian-inspired setting and refreshingly unique magic system, this one is a standout in the fantasy space, and — best news of all — it’s the first in a planned trilogy. Get ready to be completely absorbed in the drowning empire.

An emperor fights to reclaim her power and her place on the throne in this "utterly absorbing" fantasy tale of magic, mystery, and revolution (Emily Duncan).

The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands.

Lin is the emperor's daughter and spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When...