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The Bone Shard War

The Drowning Empire • Book 3

by Andrea Stewart

Narrated by Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, Emily Woo Zeller

3.93 ABR Score (8.8K ratings)
★ 3.92 Goodreads (8.7K) ★ 4.44 Audible (133)
19h 36m Released 2023 Fantasy

About This Audiobook

In the crumbling Phoenix Empire, Emperor Lin Sukai faces enemies on all fronts as rebellious governors plot against her rule while the revolutionary Shardless Few launch renewed attacks. Ancient magic still courses through the realm, but Lin's mastery of bone shard sorcery may not be enough to save her dynasty when old adversaries forge dangerous new alliances. Her desperate search for seven legendary weapons becomes a race against time, as the empire's very survival depends on whether she can claim these mythical blades before her foes destroy everything she seeks to protect.

The stellar trio of narrators brings exceptional depth to this epic conclusion, with Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, and Emily Woo Zeller each commanding distinct character voices that never blur together despite the story's sprawling cast. Their combined performances elevate the complex political intrigue and magical battles through nuanced delivery that captures both intimate character moments and sweeping action sequences. The nearly twenty-hour runtime flows seamlessly thanks to the narrators' skillful pacing, while the rich world-building and intricate magic system gain additional layers of atmosphere through their varied vocal interpretations.