Citadel

De: C. M. Alongi

Narrado por: Emily Lawrence

In this luminous sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to crumble as she stands against a dogmatic society clinging to a centuries-long conflict built on lies.

Citadel is the only human city on the alien planet Edalide, ruled by the biweekly tides that bring both deadly danger and much-needed resources. But the drowning waters, constant threat of starvation, and eternal cold aren’t the most dangerous challenge. For the Flooded Forest is ruled by demons: monsters from Hell sent by their vengeful god as penance for their ancestors’ rebellion. To save their souls and return to their former glory, Citadel must kill every single one.

Or so they believe.

Olivia lost her lover to the demons almost a year ago. But during a scientific expedition, a chance encounter reveals that the demons are sentient—a startling discovery that would get Olivia executed if she exposed it.

Driven by the burning need for answers, Olivia embarks on a dangerous journey into the Forest. There, she must face alien monsters, zealous warriors, and the demons of her own past. But change comes slowly, and always with a price…

©2023 Christina Alongi (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

I want more!

Sequel? Sequel? This story is so good I literally just finished it while in the stands at a soccer game because I didn’t want to pause and wait until after!

Amazing world building

This book has such amazing characters and world building. It had me hook from the start. I hope there is a sequel because I want to know what happens next.

Pleasantly Surprised

narrator was brilliant. exactly what you expect of Audible.
I am a sci fi nut. when I could see, i would read one or two titles a week. I never quit before the end. I have assumed that any writer had to have some kind of story and the ends of stories are often the point.
I am a blood spitting atheist, however, so I have aggressively avoided magical stories in general, Tolkien being a major exception.
Tales of CaFae Latte caught my attention on Tic Toc and I was seduced by Alongi, her elves , etc.
I gave Citadel a try and it was brilliant.
it is a very good story and it was well told. it really pisses me off when I am kicked in my prejudices.
SRT

Surprisingly good

I was not sure what to expect but this is a very accessible accessible story. I was a bit disappointed in the main character. Probably due to my own lack of knowledge about people with autism. It seemed that she just could not talk and sometimes had a problem with reading facial expressions. She mentioned a few irritations with touch but her thinking seemed normal. I guess I was expecting more. But over all I enjoyed the story very much and will be looking for more from this author.

Luv this book.

I feel in love with this book the characters are smart the world is amazing I want more.