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Crueler Mercies

By: Maren Chase
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
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"Vita's rage overflowed until she was prepared to drown in it, and she knew that she would never again dam this anger to please another."

After nine years as the people's beloved princess in the sun-soaked Kingdom of Carca, Vita witnesses the execution of her mother by her father's hand. Forced into exile, Vita fades into obscurity with her only friends—the crows that visit her window.

Eleven years later, Vita is given a choice: marry an enemy general, granting him legitimacy to take the throne, or die as the forgotten princess. With time running out, Vita meets Soline, an intriguing lady-in-waiting who introduces her to the powerful but unstable magic of alchemy.

If Vita and Soline can learn to control it—and the undeniable spark between them—they could burn the world of men to the ground.

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A little too dark for me at some points, but absolutely sticks the landing. I was gasping and sobbing multiple times throughout this. Can’t wait to see what Maren Chase will do next!
4.5/5
Also excellent narration by Jesse Vilinsky!

Emotional, dark and rewarding

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