THE DARKNESS BEFORE THEM Soulfire Saga, Book 1

Sara Novak narrates the first installment of a new trilogy called The Soulfire Saga. Kat is a trained thief who is hoping to wipe out her father's debt. When a planned heist goes awry, she is sentenced to be executed and is then rescued by rebels. Everything gets much more complicated as political intrigue unfolds. The audiobook begins with the cast of characters and concludes with a glossary; both are probably useful in print but are a bit tedious to listen to, although Novak makes the best of it. Once the groundwork is laid, including the magic systems at play, Novak, a consummate storyteller, keeps the action moving. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2024]