The Wolf Queen

The Hope of Aferi (Book I)

De: Cerece Rennie Murphy

Narrado por: Tiana Holley

To fight for her future, she must first discover the magic of her past

Once great and powerful sorcerers, the Amasiti were hunted to the brink of extinction by the Hir and his followers. For four hundred years, their legacy faded from memory waiting for the hope of Aferi to be renewed…

In the Land of Yet

At the edge of the Forbidden Forest

A young woman lives alone.

Forced to fend for herself after the brutal murder of her family, Ameenah Yemini has made a life for herself as a master tanner and farmer, only venturing into the world to earn her living then return to the safety and seclusion of her home.

Until a chance encounter brings her work to the attention of the powerful Hir

And her careful life begins to unravel.

Drawn to the hidden magic that lingers in everything she touches, the new Hir insists on having her for himself, using the people around her to force Ameenah into his grasp.

When she realizes that her greatest enemy may hold the key to a secret she thought lost to her forever, Ameenah is determined to reclaim her stolen past. But, at what cost? As an ancient power waits to be unleashed, Ameenah's choices will make the difference between awakening a new magic or delivering it into the hands of evil.

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Outstanding

"The Wolf Queen: The Hope of Aferi," tells the compelling story of Ameenah Yemini, who leads an isolated life on the edge of a forbidden forest. After a journey to sell her merchandise, a soldier is particularly interested in one of Ameenah's items. Soon after, the newly appointed Hir arrives with a handful of soldiers at her home, presumably en route to another destination. The Hir is immediately captivated by Ameenah, though her heart secretly belongs to someone else, feelings she has never dared to express.

Following Hir's visit, which she suspects hides ulterior motives, Ameenah's life unravels. She uncovers secrets about her past, including potential blood ties to the Amasiti, a magical people. As these revelations come to light, Ameenah's quiet existence is thrown into turmoil, setting the stage for an epic tale of self-discovery and adventure.

Tiana Holley did an outstanding job with the narration that brought each character to life.

This is a beautifully written fantasy that Cerece Rennie Murphy has crafted and one of the best books I've read this year. I will definitely get my hands on the sequel. I highly recommend that you read it.

My introduction read for this author.

Overall, I really enjoyed this audiobook. I met the author at comicon in Seattle a few weeks ago, and that’s how I discovered it. The storyline is built gradually across the entire book to give a good picture of the characters and the world and an introduction to the magic system. I’m looking forward to the next book that I will start tomorrow.