THE PHOENIX KING The Ravence Trilogy, Book 1

The powerhouse ensemble of Soneela Nankani, Deepti Gupta, Vikas Adam, and Akshay Kumar present this sprawling fantasy set in an Indian-inspired futuristic desert kingdom. Nankani delights as proud and prickly Elena Aadya, who is on the verge of assuming her country's throne--if she can master the unpredictable fire magic of her royal lineage. Disgraced assassin Yassen, portrayed with brooding perfection by Kumar, is caught between the mistakes of his past and the promise of a future he can earn only by building an uneasy trust with Elena. Adam's secretive and ruthless King Leo claims to seek a smooth transfer of power from himself to his daughter but may be withholding information key to her success. Gupta's steady tones provide brief but crucial world-building interludes. N.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]