Healer's Blade
Enemy's Keeper, Book 1
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Healer's Blade
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Narrated by:
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Kiera Rhodes
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By:
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Kyrie Wang
About this listen
Medieval Fantasy with Wholesome Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
A healer on the run. A rebel knight after her heart. Will she betray him to save the England she loves?
Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in shame after her medical failures. Despite a rebellion brewing against the king, she yearns to practice medicine in peace.
But when she agrees to hide an endangered orphan, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt. A daring escape entangles her with the young rebel leader, Tobias, and she is swept into a world of rival factions and secret alliances. Caught amongst the enemy, she must decide who to save. Worst of all, Tobias' compassionate nature turns her perceptions of the insurgents upside down.
As she unravels the fiery secret that could destroy England, Aliwyn is challenged to take fate into her own hands. Will she rise to fight for the kingdom she loves? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she’s vowed to defeat?
Step into a magic-free fantasy with:
• Compelling, complex characters
• Slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance
• An alternate medieval world where Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights clash over gunpowder
• Seafaring adventure and high-stakes conflict
If you love swoony romance and nail-biting action without swearing or spice, grab Healer's Blade today!
For fans of:
• Constance Lopez's Of Stormlarks and Silence
• Melanie Dickerson's The Golden Braid and The Piper's Pursuit
• Carrie Cotten's The Huntress and The Viking
©2023 Kyrie Wang (P)2025 Kyrie WangCritic Reviews
Page Turner Book Awards - FINALIST
Wishing Shelf Awards - FINALIST
‘A cleverly plotted, YA historical novel with a strong, likeable protagonist to root for. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
The political machinations and power plays have increased in this book so the tension and suspense have been ramped up. It's all Aliwyn's POV this time and that's part of what makes this series a stand out for me - the protagonist is a young girl, practically alone in the world, with very few resources and people she can trust. It really switches the perception of events that we are privy to, to something unique and fresh.
I liked how spirited the characters all were. Whether it's their natural grit or the resilience forced upon them by the extreme circumstances and harsh time they live in, no-one ever gave up. While very few had impressive martial skills, every struggle was committed to until an outcome became achievable, short or long term. The author skillfully crafted these characters to be wholly three dimensional, capable of responding appropriately regarding age and situation, and that depth added complexity and believability.
The thing that stood out for me was the message that life is always shades of grey, underlining how hard it is to judge someone impartially. There was character growth in several individuals as they struggled with this, which I appreciated. Listening to Aliwyn as she vacillated between opinions made her a very empathetic character and exposed the care Ms Wang had put into crafting her on the page.
This really is a superb series and one I am fully enjoying.
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