Ironside
Modern Faerie Tales • Book 3
by Holly Black
Narrated by Lauryn Allman
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Kaye gets sent on a quest to find something that literally cannot exist — and that impossible premise is where the real story begins.
- Great if you want: dark fae romance with genuine emotional stakes
- Listening experience: moody and bittersweet — fits late nights or overcast afternoons
- Narration: Allman captures Kaye's vulnerability and sardonic edge well
- Skip if: you haven't read the first two books — this won't land
About This Audiobook
Kaye finds herself caught between two worlds when she returns to the treacherous realm of Faerie for Roiben's coronation as the new Unseelie king. After a wine-fueled declaration of love results in an impossible quest, the pixie must navigate deadly court politics while searching for something that shouldn't exist. When family revelations in the mortal world send her back to Faerie, Kaye becomes an unwilling pawn in Queen Silarial's ambitious schemes to claim Roiben's crown. With the balance of power hanging in the balance, she must outwit ancient enemies who view her as nothing more than a disposable game piece.
Lauryn Allman brings remarkable depth to this intricate tale of love and betrayal, shifting seamlessly between Kaye's vulnerable uncertainty and the calculating menace of the faerie courts. Her performance captures the intoxicating danger that permeates every interaction, making listeners feel the weight of each political maneuver and romantic tension. Allman's nuanced delivery enhances the story's blend of contemporary anxieties and mythic grandeur, while her pacing allows the complex plot threads to unfold naturally. The audio format particularly suits this world-spanning narrative, immersing listeners in both the gritty realism of modern life and the seductive perils of an ancient magical realm.
