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The Scars Within

By: Ang T. Dalton
Narrated by: Ellie Gossage, Garrett Kiesel
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When a young woman—scarred by fire, bonded to a dragon, and wielding forbidden magic—enters an elite magic academy, she must survive deadly secrets, a prophecy that could end the world, and a dangerous love triangle with two rival brothers in this explosive romantasy perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, and Powerless.

One girl. Two brothers. A school built on secrets. And a bond that could burn down the world.

Scarlet Throne has been broken. Burned alive and survived.

Now, she’s a wild card with forbidden magic and a dragon with no memories—enrolled in Mageia War College only because she has nowhere else to go. She’s supposed to stay quiet. Stay controlled. Stay away from too much power. It’s too bad staying in control has never been her strong suit.

She never expected to find purpose. Or friends. Or to fall for two brothers with secrets of their own. Caught between the welcoming and charming Shayde and the unpredictable and dangerous Rhodes, Scarlet must guard her heart as fiercely as her life. Falling for either of them would be a mistake. Falling for both could be deadly.

But love isn’t the only fire rising. Someone is hunting Scarlet from within the college walls. Professors are dying and whispers are swirling that she is the one destined to destroy them all. And the more Scarlet digs for truth, the more her own darkness threatens to break free.

As dark truths unravel and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, Scarlet must confront the trauma she’s buried, the power she’s never asked for, and a fate that may cost her everything.

The Scars Within is a spellbinding romantasy packed with slow-burn heat, found family, snarky banter, and a dangerous romance that scorches through every page.
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Loved the mental health rep

Loved the slow burn love triangle

Loved the universe and mystery

LOVED LAKOTA SO MUCH

it is only partial duet, with the male narrator only voicing the MMCs, but it was still easy to listen to.

Definitely recommend, excited to listen to book 2

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The Scars Within had me hooked from page one, thanks to the top-tier banter between Scarlett and Rhodes. Their back-and-forth is sharp, flirty, and addictive, and the push-and-pull of the love triangle kept me fully locked in. Every interaction crackled — no dull moments, no wasted dialogue.

What really surprised me, though, was how much I loved Scarlett’s relationships outside of romance. Her bond with her friends and her slow, vulnerable journey from isolation to trust felt so real and so earned. Watching her learn she doesn’t have to do everything alone? Chef’s kiss.

And can we take a moment to appreciate how refreshing it was to read about two first-timers figuring things out together? No hyper-experienced MMC trope here — just awkward, meaningful, emotionally charged intimacy that actually added depth instead of ego.

And then the ending happened. **SPOLIERS**

EXCUSE ME????
Shade AND Aunt Cora?!
THE SISTER???
THE DAD??????

I physically closed the book. I stared into space. I questioned everything I thought I knew.

If you love feral banter, emotionally layered characters, found-family vibes, and endings that grab you by the throat and refuse to let go — The Scars Within will absolutely ruin you (affectionately) ❤️‍🔥

I came for the banter. I stayed for the love triangle. I left the book screaming 😱

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The narration was great but I really struggled getting to the end of this book.

Not for me

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