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Kindling

Painting the Mists • Book 6

4.19 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
★ 4.49 Goodreads (778) ★ 4.75 Audible (404)
15h 19m Released 2020 Fantasy

About This Audiobook

Set among celestial realms and ancient martial traditions, *Kindling* follows Cha Ming as he navigates the Bridge of Stars with a broken qi core and a desperate mission to save a fading ally. The sixth entry in Patrick G. Laplante's Painting the Mists series deepens its cultivation fantasy world with a story that balances high-stakes competition against something quieter and more dangerous: the arrival of an unexpected bond and the shadow of evil that trails it. Laplante layers mythological richness with genuine emotional weight, making the stakes personal as much as cosmic.

Adam Verner brings the world to life with a measured, expressive delivery that handles both the action-driven sequences and the tender character moments with equal confidence. His pacing suits the story's dual rhythms, slowing for emotional beats and tightening during conflict without feeling manipulative. At over fifteen hours, the runtime rewards patient listeners, and Verner's consistent characterization across a large cast keeps the dense world-building accessible. Fans of the series will find this installment among its most rewarding listens.