EMPIRE OF SAND

Soneela Nankani's ethereal narration brings us into a world of sand dunes, nomads, shadowy flying creatures, mystics, and vivid nightmares. The story's heroine, Mehr, is learning about her magical bloodline. Nankani's soothing yet pleading tone draws the listener into this fantasy world. She expertly bends her pitch to fit the different characters. In addition to becoming the desperate, angry Mehr, Nankani captures the falsely gentle facade of an abusive ruler, the whispering echoes of the protective daiva creatures, and the sweet, curious baby sister, who is playful by nature. What an imaginative journey of restoration, love, and forgiveness! T.E.C. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2019]