Forestborn

By: Elayne Audrey Becker

Narrated by: Sofia Zervudachi

"Narrator Sofia Zervudachi strikes just the right tone - introspective but self-assured - as Rora tells her story" - AudioFile Magazine

A young, orphaned shapeshifter in a world that fears magic must risk everything if she hopes to save her only friend in Elayne Audrey Becker's Forestborn, first in a new fantasy series with a timeless feel.

TO BE BORN OF THE FOREST IS A GIFT AND A CURSE.

Rora is a shifter, as magical as all those born in the wilderness—and as feared. She uses her abilities to spy for the king, traveling under different guises and listening for signs of trouble.

When a magical illness surfaces across the kingdom, Rora uncovers a devastating truth: Finley, the young prince and her best friend, has caught it, too. His only hope is stardust, the rarest of magical elements, found deep in the wilderness where Rora grew up—and to which she swore never to return.

But for her only friend, Rora will face her past and brave the dark, magical wood, journeying with her brother and the obstinate, older prince who insists on coming. Together, they must survive sentient forests and creatures unknown, battling an ever-changing landscape while escaping human pursuers who want them dead. With illness gripping the kingdom and war on the horizon, Finley’s is not the only life that hangs in the balance.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Teen

Boring

I only listened to is because I wasted a credit on it. Plot was slow, the fantasy building was lazy, the main character is a coward.

Exceptional writing and storytelling that is compelling

This story was so well written, stood out greatly to me. The characters are well done and likable each and everyone even with their faults and characteristics every moment of the story, I enjoyed and was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire plot. Can’t wait to read the next one so exciting not to mention the performance by the narrator was very well done.

Heroic Fantasy

Forestborn has shimmering fantasy, enchantment and magical effects. It also has nuanced heroic characters, a gorgeous natural setting, an exciting plot and the rich style of a master storyteller. Sofia’s performance is dramatic and passionate, making it easy to visualize the action and care deeply about Rora with all her shifting strengths and weaknesses. I loved it.

good book

I like the book and the narrator was pleasing to the ears . .