INCENDIARY Hollow Crown, Book 1

Narrator Frankie Corzo tells the story of Renata, a girl who steals memories. Renata is part of a magical rebel group working against the kingdom of Puerto Leones, which condemns her magical people. Corzo takes some time to fully engage with Renata's character--perhaps because of the slow opening of the story. But as the plot thickens, her narration weaves a spell. Corzo's flowing voice (especially when pronouncing Spanish-inflected names) is pleasing to the ear and is well suited to Renata's constant introspection. Although Corzo's characters often sound similar, most of the story is told from Renata's point of view, making differentiation unimportant. Those who stay long enough will find that Corzo's smooth delivery draws them into a world lush with magic, memories, and action. E.J.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2020]