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A Twist of the Blade

Shadows and Crowns, Book 2

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A Twist of the Blade

By: S.M. Gaither
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
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Who is Casia Greythorne?

Still reeling from an unimaginable loss and the revelation of an identity she isn't sure she wants to embrace, Casia has one plan: Try to control the strange magic awakening inside of her. Mastering that magic will take her and her friends on a quest through cursed lands, into the dwellings of old gods, and deep into a Southern empire filled with deadly foes and unlikely allies.

Meanwhile, the foundations of the Kethran Empire continue to crumble. The king-emperor clings to his crown with increasingly bloodied hands. Monsters and soldiers alike stalk Casia's every step, determined not to let her return to claim a throne that is rightfully hers. Still, the greatest threat to her possible rule may not lie in the king-emperor, but in a former captain of his army - a man with whom she came dangerously close to falling in love.

Elander Revenmar thought he knew who he was. He had a mission, a plan, a god he was content to serve. Then came Casia. A woman as mysterious as she is dangerous. One he should have stayed away from and whose life he never should have saved.

Because salvation always comes with a cost.

And some debts can only be paid for in blood.

©2021 S.M. Gaither (P)2021 Tantor Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic
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The narrator did a much better job on the accents than the first book, although Elander is still a bit cringey. Great story. On to the next book in the series now.

Great continuation of the story

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I love this series. It's very well written, brilliantly narated, and the story keeps you captivated.

Wonderful Series

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What a fantastic continuation of this fabulous story! Love S.M. Gaither’s words! And how good is Jesse Vilinsky’s performance!! An amazing combination.. thoroughly enjoyable!

Fantastical!

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I stumbled across this series, and it's been such a wonderful journey to listen to, its also beautifully narrated.
This is just the start of an epic story, one of my absolute favourites to date.

This is just the beginning

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I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a good fantasy.
Absolutely amazing love it !
Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

Jaw dropping book

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Good characters and smart wit between them well described fight scenes and landscapes, the romantic scenes are just enough.

Entertaining

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I love this story but it's glossing over to many interactions and information relaying between characters. it's like it's skipping over whole conversations but they never took place

love it but..

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