THE CRIMSON CROWN The Crimson Crown Duology, Book 1

Emily Woo Zeller narrates this audiobook, which imagines the life of the Evil Queen before Snow White's story begins. After her sister's death, Ayleth becomes heir to one of the powerful witches known as the Five Ancients. And even though she has no power of her own, she disguises herself and infiltrates the White City to bring her dead sister back. As Ayleth moves through desperation, shame, and feelings of malevolence, Zeller captures them all perfectly. And as Ayleth's feelings for her ex-best friend and crush, Jacquetta, grow, Zeller's emotional connection tugs at listeners' hearts. Her careful pacing suits this slow-burn romance, and her wide range of voices easily differentiates the large cast of characters. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]