SHIP OF SMOKE AND STEEL The Wells of Sorcery Trilogy, Book 1

Narrator Catherine Ho's calm narration portrays main character Isoka to perfection. Isoka is cold, calculating, and completely ruthless. Yet as the story becomes more dynamic, so does Isoka, and Ho's performance follows suit. Her tough exterior starts to crack, and beautiful, deep emotion begins to shine through. This YA fantasy is a grungy tale best suited for older teens and adults. To save her sister, Isoka is blackmailed aboard the Soliton, a ghost ship riddled with magic, monsters, and death at every turn. No one makes it home alive. Will Isoka be the first? Between the nail-biting sword fights and the poignantly told journey of the main character, this is a compelling tale listeners won't want to miss. N.H. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2019]