Kate’s 2¢: “8 class pets + 1 squirrel [divided by] 1 dog = chaos” by Vivian Vande Velde

“8 class pets + 1 squirrel [divided by] 1 dog = chaos” by Vivian Vande Velde

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Jon Pinnow did a good job of reading this fun, humorous story with a variety of pet voices.

   I was a member of the Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators  (RACWI), back in the day, when Vivian was also a member. She is a soft spoken, talented children’s writer.

    She has captured the essence of animal life in the classroom. It reminds me of “I Can’t Said The Ant” by Polly Cameron.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vivian Vande Velde (born 1951) is an American writer of fiction for children and young adults.

Biography[edit]

Vivian Vande Velde was born in Rochester, New York, United States. She began writing at age 28, the year her daughter was born,[1] and has been publishing relatively consistently since. She resides in Rochester.[when?] She is involved in multiple circles/groups of young writers in the Rochester area,[2] along with authors such as Bruce Coville and Cynthia DeFelice.

Her novels and short story collections usually contain elements of horror, fantasy, and humor. Her book Never Trust a Dead Man (1999) received the 2000 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel. She has said that she enjoys writing for children and young adults, stating that childhood is the shortest and most influential time of a reader’s life.[3] She does school talks for children, attends book conventions, and also gives writing classes. Her work has appeared in a number of anthologies and magazines, including Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales, Cricket Magazine, Aboriginal Science Fiction, and Asimov’s Science Fiction.[4]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

8 class pets + 1 squirrel [divided by] 1 dog = chaos: Squirrel in the house DB88113

Vande Velde, Vivian

Reading Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Jon Pinnow

Subjects: Humor and Humorous Fiction, School Fiction

Two books written in 2012 and 2016, featuring Twitch, a mischievous schoolyard squirrel, and the principal’s dog Cuddles. In Squirrel in the House, the fuzzy rodent turns Cuddles’s human family’s get-together upside down when he climbs down the chimney to join the festivities. For grades 2-4. 2016.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Fling Solo” by Linda Holmes  

“Fling Solo” by Linda Holmes  

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   I enjoyed listening to Julia Whelan narrate this intriguing story. Researching a relative’s relic can be a lot of fun. I doubt the solution Nick and Laurie came up with will last the test of time.

A take away:

–nostalgia is toxic, false, an impulse based in a desire to escape the present into the imagined past

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Linda Holmes is an American author, cultural critic, and podcaster. She currently writes for NPR and hosts their podcast and edits the blog both entitled Pop Culture Happy Hour. She has also written five books, the first being the self help book Why You’re Still Single (2006), followed by three romance novels.

Careeredit

While working for the Minnesota legislature, Holmes began writing about television and film in her free time for sites like Television Without Pity, Vulture.com and MSNBC.[1][2] In 2007, she left her legal job and moved to New York City to dedicate her time to writing and criticism.[3] One year later, she was hired to cover pop culture for NPR.[2]

She currently writes for NPR and hosts their podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour with Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Aisha Harris.[4] Holmes also edits the Pop Culture Happy Hour blog on NPR, which was originally called Monkey See.[5]

In 2019, Holmes published her first novel, Evvie Drake Starts Over, which earned a starred Kirkus Reviews review[6] and was selected by The Today Show as a summer Read with Jenna book club pick.[7] The novel tells the story of recently widowed Eveleth “Evvie” Drake and her unexpected friendship with Dean Tenney, former Major League pitcher.[8]

Personal life (edit)

Originally from Wilmington, Delaware,[2] Holmes attended Oberlin College from 1989 to 1993. While there, she took a class on constitutional law that inspired her to go to law school.[2] She enrolled at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, graduating in 1997 and practicing law in Minnesota until 2007.[9] Holmes is a advocate for body positivity and has written extensively about her dealings with depression and body image, specifically her experience with childhood obesity and continued issues with exercising and weight loss.[10][11]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Flying solo: a novel DB108713

Author: Holmes, Linda (Radio talk show host)

Flying solo: a novel DB108713

Author: Holmes, Linda (Radio talk show host)

Reading Time: 9 hours, 0 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Julia Whelan

Subjects: Family, Psychological Fiction

“Smarting from her recently canceled wedding and about to turn forty, Laurie Sassalyn returns to her Maine hometown of Calcasset to handle the estate of her great-aunt Dot, a spirited adventurer who lived to be ninety-three. Alongside boxes of Polaroids and pottery, a mysterious wooden duck shows up at the bottom of a cedar chest. Laurie’s curiosity is piqued, especially after she finds a love letter to the never-married Dot that ends with the line “And anyway, if you’re ever desperate, there are always ducks, darling.” Laurie is told that the duck has no financial value. But after it disappears under suspicious circumstances, she feels compelled to figure out why anyone would steal a wooden duck–and why Dot kept it hidden away in the first place. Suddenly Laurie finds herself swept up in a righteous caper that has her negotiating with antiques dealers and con artists, going on after-hours dates at the local library, and reconnecting with her oldest friend and her first love. Desperate to uncover her great-aunt’s secrets, Laurie must reckon with her own past and her future–and ultimately embrace her own vision of flying solo.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022.

[New York] : Random House Audio, 2022.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Barbarian’s redemption” Ice planet barbarians(12) by Ruby Dixon

“Barbarian’s redemption” Ice planet barbarians(12) by Ruby Dixon

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   This was one of seven books on a cartridge NLS sent to me.

   I suspect Hollie Jackson and Mason Lloyd had fun narrating this story together. It was refreshing to have the tall, blue alien turn out to be the hero, instead of the ogre.

From the web:

Ruby Dixon is the pen name for a bestselling American science fiction and fantasy romance author best known for her viral, alien-romance series Ice Planet Barbarians. Known for her “cinnamon-roll” heroes and fated mates tropes, she treats her writing as a full-time job, maintaining a steady and prolific output.

   Residing in the American South, Dixon has crafted a massive interconnected universe featuring outlandishly fun romance, with a heavy emphasis on alien warriors, monster heroes, and found families. While she does not have a dedicated Wikipedia biographical page, her massively popular  series does have its own .

   “Ruby Dixon” is a pen name. The true identity of the Ice Planet Barbarians author remains a closely guarded secret, though fans and publishers recognize it as the pseudonym for a best-selling romance author who intentionally maintains her privacy.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Barbarian’s redemption DB132221

Series: Ice planet barbarians

Order in Series: 12

Author: Dixon, Ruby

Reading Time: 6 hours, 14 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Hollie Jackson, Mason Lloyd

Subjects: Science Fiction, Romance

“For seasons, I have waited for her — my perfect mate. In a tribe full of happy couples, I am alone. But I am not content to remain this way. There are no eligible unmated females left, so I will do whatever it takes to bring females back to our tribe … even if it means doing something wrong. Even if it means I must purchase my mate on the intergalactic black market. I will do anything to possess her, to claim her as my own. But will my ruthless move turn my female against me before we ever meet? Can she ever forgive a male that bought her freedom?” — From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Old Saybrook : Tantor Media, Inc, 2019.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Forever Bridge” by Tammy Greenwood

“The Forever Bridge” by Tammy Greenwood

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   I enjoyed listening to Guy Williams perform this story about a family broken by tragedy and how the eleven-year old daughter’s interest in bridges helps span the trauma.

   The author included a list of suggested discussion questions.

AI Overview

Tammy (T.) Greenwood is an acclaimed author and writing coach who has published over 16 novels, including Everything Has Happened and The Still Point. Known for her poignant explorations of motherhood and family dynamics, she has also released the poetry chapbook The Winged & the Horned.

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T. Greenwood grew up in rural Vermont in the 1970s. She began writing stories at seven years old and wrote her first “novel” at nine on her dad’s electric typewriter. Since then, she has published sixteen novels.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The forever bridge DB81043

Author: Greenwood, T. (Tammy)

Reading Time: 10 hours, 45 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Guy Williams

Subject: Psychological Fiction

Two years after an accident claimed her son’s life and left her husband in a wheelchair, Sylvie is a shattered recluse, while her daughter and husband live with his brother. But as Hurricane Irene bears down on their small Vermont town, things change. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2015.

New York, NY : Kensington Books, [2015]

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Forgetting” by Hannah Beckerman

“The Forgetting” by Hannah Beckerman

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Lindsey Pierce did a good job of narrating this intriguing story.

   I like the author’s list of resources to get help if someone experiences the issue featured in this story.

From the web:

Hannah Beckerman is a British author, journalist, and former television producer known for her emotionally resonant novels exploring complex family dynamics, relationships, and grief. Her notable books include The Dead Wife’s Handbook (2014) and Three Mothers (2025).

Background & Career

Before transitioning to full-time writing, Beckerman spent 12 years in television, working as a producer and commissioning editor for major networks like the BBC, Channel 4, and the Discovery Channel. She also spent two years living in Bangladesh, running a TV project for the BBC World Service Trust.

From NLS/BARD/LOC”

The forgetting DB133100

Author: Beckerman, Hannah

Reading Time: 8 hours, 22 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Lindsey Pierce

Subjects: Family, Psychological Fiction, Suspense Fiction

“When Anna Bradshaw wakes up in a hospital bed in London, she remembers nothing, not even her loving husband, Stephen. The doctors say her amnesia is to be expected, but Anna feels cut adrift from her entire life. In Bristol, Livvy Nicholson is newly married to Dominic and eager to get back to work after six months’ maternity leave. But when Dominic’s estranged mother appears, making a series of unnerving claims, Livvy is sucked into a version of herself she doesn’t recognize. A hundred miles apart, both women feel trapped and disorientated, and their stories are about to collide. Can they uncover the secret that connects them and reconstruct their fractured lives?” — Goodreads. Strong language.

Seattle : Lake Union Publishing, 2023.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Running Close To The Wind” by Alexandra Rowland

“Running Close To The Wind” by Alexandra Rowland

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   This was one of seven books on a cartridge the NLS sent to me.

   I enjoyed listening to Casey Jones voice as he narrated this book. I did not enjoy the story even though it was sprinkled with humor.

   While I understand languages evolve, I don’t think substituting the pronoun ‘ther’ for ‘his’ or ‘her’ is a step in the right direction.

   NLS should include in the subject line when there is lgbq material.

AI Overview

Alexandra Rowland is an American author of epic fantasy and folklore, best known for their Chantiverse series, which includes the critically acclaimed novel A Taste of Gold and Iron. They are also a Hugo Award-nominated podcaster and hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore.

 From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Running close to the wind DB123535

Author: Rowland, Alexandra

Reading Time: 14 hours, 52 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Casey Jones

Subjects: Fantasy Fiction, Humor and Humorous Fiction, Adventure

“Avra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world–and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea. To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must ask for help from his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. They are far from happy to see him, but together, they hatch a plan: take the information to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls, fence it, profit. The only things in their way? A calculating new Arasti ambassador to the Isles of Lost Souls who’s got his eyes on Avra’s every move; Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own and a frankly inconvenient vow of celibacy; the fact that they’re sailing straight into sea serpent breeding season and almost certain doom. But if they can find a way to survive and sell the secret on the black market, they’ll all be as wealthy as kings–and, more important, they’ll be legends”– Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

New York : Recorded Books, Inc., 2024.

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 Kate’s 2¢: “The place of tides” by James Rebanks

“The place of tides” by James Rebanks

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   This was one of seven books on a cartridge the NLS sent to me.

   Bryan Dick did a good job of narrating this intriguing story about a little known occupation.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

James Rebanks (born 1974)[1] is an English sheep farmer and author, from Matterdale in Cumbria.[2] His first book, the autobiography The Shepherd’s Life, was published in 2015,[3] and he published English Pastoral in 2020.[4][5] He also published The Illustrated Herdwick Shepherd in 2015[6] and The Shepherd’s View: Modern Photographs from an Ancient Landscape in 2016.[7]

Early life and educationedit

Rebanks left school at the age of 16 to work on his family’s farm with two GCSEs in woodworking and religious studies.[3] He took A levels at evening classes in Carlisle before studying at Magdalen College, Oxford,[3][8] where he achieved a double first in history.[9]

Careeredit

Following his degree, Rebanks returned to farming, which he continues to do, specialising in Herdwick sheep but moving towards a more mixed farm. He has also run a consultancy based at his farm.[10][11] He was involved in the bid for the Lake District to receive World Heritage status (which was approved by UNESCO in 2017),[12][13] and as of December 2020 had a following of 141,667 on Twitter as “Herdwick Shepherd” (@herdyshepherd1).

In 2018 he resigned from a government panel set up by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove, and also took a break from Twitter after the composition of the panel was criticised by environmentalists as being biased towards the farming community.[14]

In 2019 he appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. His chosen music included tracks by Rachmaninoff, Nina Simone, and Kirsty MacColl (the choice he would rescue from the waves); his chosen book was The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and his luxury was pen and paper.[1] He has also appeared on BBC Radio 3’s Private Passions[15] and Radio 4’s On Your Farm.[16] In December 2021 he guest-edited Radio 4’s Today programme.[17]

In 2021 English Pastoral won the Wainwright Prize in the Nature Writing category.[18]

He spent a season on the island of Færøy in the Vega Archipelago off northern Norway, learning about the traditional practice of caring for wild eider ducks and gathering their down. His book describing this time, The Place of Tides, was shortlisted for the Stanford Travel Book of the Year in 2025.[19][20][21]

From NLS/LOC:

The place of tides DB131482

Author: Rebanks, James

Reading Time: 7 hours, 30 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Bryan Dick

Subjects: Nature and the Environment, Animals and Wildlife, Biography, Travel

“We are all in need of lights to follow. One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on. Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly — and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island. This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold. Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.” — From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

New York : HarperAudio, 2025.

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Kate’s 2¢: “frank sonnets” by Diane  Seuss

“frank sonnets” by Diane  Seuss

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   This was one of seven books on a cartridge the NLS sent to me. It was interesting listening to Diane Seuss read her own sonnets.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diane Seuss (born 1956) is an American poet and educator.[1] Her book frank: sonnets won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry in 2022.[2]

Early life, family and educationedit

Diane Seuss was born in Michigan City, Indiana and raised in Michigan in Edwardsburg and Niles.

Seuss received a BA from Kalamazoo College and an Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University.[1][3]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

frank: sonnets DB130753

Author: Seuss, Diane

Reading Time: 3 hours, 52 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Diane Seuss

Subject: Poetry

“”The sonnet, like poverty, teaches you what you can do / without,” Diane Seuss writes in this brilliant, candid work, her most personal collection to date. These poems tell the story of a life at risk of spilling over the edge of the page, from Seuss’s working-class childhood in rural Michigan to the dangerous allures of New York City and back again. With sheer virtuosity, Seuss moves nimbly across thought and time, poetry and punk, AIDS and addiction, Christ and motherhood, showing us what we can do, what we can do without, and what we offer to one another when we have nothing left to spare. Like a series of cels on a filmstrip, frank: sonnets captures the magnitude of a life lived honestly, a restless search for some kind of “beauty or relief.” Seuss is at the height of her powers, devastatingly astute, austere, and — in a word — frank.” — From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Prince Frederick : HighBridge, 2023.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Choice” by Gillian McAllister

“The Choice” by Gillian McAllister

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Katharine Lee McEwan did a good job of narrating this book. Apparently, the author alternated the chapters of the book the fictional character was writing with the reality. I found this rather confusing.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

gillianmcallister.com

Gillian McAllister (born 28 February 1985) is a British author, known for ten novels, all which have been bestsellers. Her works have been translated into 40 languages. Several of her novels have been optioned for television and film. Her works include Everything But The Truth (2017), Anything You Do Say (published as The Choice in North America), No Further Questions (published as The Good Sister in North America), The Evidence Against You, How To Disappear, and That Night which was a Richard & Judy book club pick and Wrong Place Wrong Time which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times bestseller. Just Another Missing Person and Famous Last Words followed, the latter of which was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. Caller Unknown was selected for the Read With Jenna Book Club in 2026.

Early life and education[edit]

McAllister was born in Sutton Coldfield and raised in Tamworth. After attending Belgrave High School in Tamworth (now known as Tamworth Enterprise College) and receiving A-Levels, McAllister read English at the University of Birmingham, receiving a 2:1 BA Hons.[citation needed] She then converted to law, studying the GDL and receiving a commendation. McAllister received a distinction in her Legal Practice Course (LPC) from The College of Law.

From NLS/BARD/LOC”

The choice DB100135

Author: McAllister, Gillian

Reading Time: 11 hours, 26 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Katharine Lee McEwan

Subjects: Psychological Fiction, Suspense Fiction

Joanna is walking home alone when she hears the sound every woman dreads: footsteps behind her, getting faster. She’s sure it’s him–the man from the bar who wouldn’t leave her alone. So Joanna makes a snap decision. She turns, she pushes. Her pursuer tumbles down the steps and lies motionless. Now what? Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020.

[New York] : Penguin Audio, 2020.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The foxglove king” Nightshade crown(01 by Hannah Whitten

“The foxglove king” Nightshade crown(01 by Hannah Whitten

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   This was one of seven books on a cartridge NLS sent to me.

   I enjoyed listening to Emily Ellet narrate this romantic fantasy enmeshed with necromancy. Since this is book one, there were obvious dangling threads left for the next book to solve, or not.

AI Overview

Hannah Whitten is an international bestselling fantasy author based in Tennessee, known for her atmospheric, romance-heavy, and fairy-tale-inspired novels. She gained widespread acclaim for her dark, botanical-infused fantasy worlds.

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Her books have been international bestsellers and translated into multiple languages. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, watching horror movies, or chasing …

Hannah Whitten has been writing to amuse herself since she could hold a pen, and sometime in high school, figured out that what amused her might also amuse …

From NLS/BARDD/LOC:

The foxglove king DB131485

Series: Nightshade crown

Order in Series: 01

Author: Whitten, Hannah

Reading Time: 16 hours, 13 minutes

Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress

Read by: Emily Ellet

Subjects: Fantasy Fiction, Romance

“When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she’s lived by one rule: don’t let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city. Mortem, the magic born from death, is a high-priced and illicit commodity in Dellaire, and Lore’s job running poisons keeps her in food, shelter, and relative security. But when a run goes wrong and Lore’s power is revealed, she’s taken by the Presque Mort, a group of warrior-monks sanctioned to use Mortem working for the Sainted King. Lore fully expects a pyre, but King August has a different plan. Entire villages on the outskirts of the country have been dying overnight, seemingly at random. Lore can either use her magic to find out what’s happening and who in the King’s court is responsible, or die. Lore is thrust into the Sainted King’s glittering court, where no one can be believed and even fewer can be trusted. Guarded by Gabriel, a duke-turned-monk, and continually running up against Bastian, August’s ne’er-do-well heir, Lore tangles in politics, religion, and forbidden romance as she attempts to navigate a debauched and opulent society. But the life she left behind in the catacombs is catching up with her. And even as Lore makes her way through the Sainted court above, they might be drawing closer than she thinks.” — From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

New York : Hachette Book Group, 2023.

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