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Titan's Nest

By: T. D. Orel
Narrated by: Jared Walters
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Every century, six dragon eggs inexplicably fall from the heavens. Once hatched, each dragon bites a young adult, forever merging their souls, granting them an elemental ability, and creating the next generation of Bitten Knights. No one in the north was surprised when Maximus Duskfell found his hand between the fangs of the newest dragon hatchling, as he had proven to be the ideal Bitten Knight-fearless, unyielding, and filled with unlimited potential. But when a twist of fate diverts Maximus' path, his unlikely brother, Darren Duskfell, is forced to secretly inherit his sibling's identity, destiny, and dragon... a dragon that loathes his very existence. If the training doesn't kill him, the Swarmborne, the half-human, half-insect warriors might. He may not have any of his brother's physical talents, but he may just have the wit and the will. Meanwhile, clear on the other side of the world, their friend Ryker has become entangled in a deadly cult that claims to have uncovered the dark truth of the Bitten Knights. They've aligned with the Swarmborne in hopes of accomplishing their goal: butcher the Bitten Knights and resurrect their scaly gods.

©2022 Tanner Orel (P)2025 Tanner Orel Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Destiny Dragons Greek Mythology Mythology Ancient Greece
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its well written and fun, it very detailed and the performance of the reader was great

great book

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Titan’s Nest delivers extremely rich world-building without feeling laborious or overwhelming. The societies described feel distinct, the overarching politics are clearly mapped and easy to follow, and the universe as a whole feels thoughtfully constructed without ever slowing the story down.

The characters are compelling and memorable. One of the main characters can lean a bit heavily into self-deprecating sarcasm at times, but this generally fits the tone and adds quirkiness rather than detracting. There’s a strong cast of heroes here, with especially satisfying themes of found family and unexpected friendships. Some characters are particularly lovable and easy to root for.

The dragons are a standout — each one has their own personality and distinct traits, and they’re beautifully written. They also feel like leading characters in their own right, which adds a huge amount of charm and depth to the story.

As a debut novel from a self-published YA author, there are occasional pacing or grammar quirks, but the heart, passion, adventure, and creativity shine through so strongly that these are easy to overlook. This is clearly the work of a promising author with a lot of love for their world and story.

The Audible performance is well read and easy to follow, making it a great listening experience and an excellent way to sink into the world.

I’m very much looking forward to soaring into the sequel.

A rich, heartfelt YA fantasy that soars with dragons and unites unlikely friends

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