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This YA fantasy filled with political intrigue and deception. It follows the perspectives of three young women who are forced to vie for the throne, each represented by her own narrator. Lisa Flanagan, Bahni Turpin, and Soneela Nankani all have rich, soothing voices, which infuse the characters with the level of maturity needed to match the harsher themes of the story. The three heroines are from different regions of this fantasy world, and the narrators incorporate individual accents and mannerisms into their performances to differentiate them. Better suited to older teens, this audiobook is a slow-burn listening experience with shrewd characters and strong performers who are guaranteed to capture attention. N.H. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2018]