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A Strange and Stubborn Endurance

By: Foz Meadows
Narrated by: James Fouhey, Vikas Adam
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“Many a reader longing for a sense of homecoming in the realm of romantic fantasy will find it in A Strange and Stubborn Endurance.”—Jacqueline Carey

"...the heart of the audiobook is Velasin's journey toward recovery and learning to trust his new husband."- AudioFile on A Strange and Stubborn Endurance

"Narrator Vikas Adam expressively reads Vel’s first-person narration, bringing out Vel’s sensitivity and portraying his growing strength and confidence. James Fouhey narrates the part of Cae with a maturity and stolidity that hints at his soldierly background."- Library Journal

“Stolen me? As soon to say a caged bird can be stolen by the sky.”


Velasin vin Aaro never planned to marry at all, let alone a girl from neighboring Tithena. When an ugly confrontation reveals his preference for men, Vel fears he’s ruined the diplomatic union before it can even begin. But while his family is ready to disown him, the Tithenai envoy has a different solution: for Vel to marry his former intended’s brother instead.

Caethari Aeduria always knew he might end up in a political marriage, but his sudden betrothal to a man from Ralia, where such relationships are forbidden, comes as a shock.

With an unknown faction willing to kill to end their new alliance, Vel and Cae have no choice but to trust each other. Survival is one thing, but love—as both will learn—is quite another.

Byzantine politics, lush sexual energy, and a queer love story that is by turns sweet and sultry. Foz Meadows's A Strange and Stubborn Endurance is an exploration of gender, identity, and self-worth. It is an audiobook that will live in your heart long after you finish listening.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

©2022 Foz Meadows (P)2022 Macmillan Audio
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Cutest book with the loveliest couple! If this is your first read, the fantasy names might be a bit hard to keep track of (especially with just audio) - but persevere! You fall in love with these characters quick.

endearing and enjoyable

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Stay with this one. A well-looped dive through a welcoming fantastical setting into more mired questions of consent and the various kindnesses owed each other that you don't know make you human until they're in question.

Intrigue, recovery, culture shock & a sweet couple

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