Anathema

The Eating Woods, Book 1

De: Keri Lake

Narrado por: James Cassidy, Melissa Barr

From the author of Nocticadia comes a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.

Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods...

There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never given back. Only those who've lost their senses would dare to go near it.

Or the banished.

Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that's as dangerous as it is alluring.

It's there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophecy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria, and he'd sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.

If only he could.

Maevyth's blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.

Including himself.

Anathema is a full-length gothic dark fantasy and the first book in The Eating Woods series. Perfect for listeners who enjoy a plot-heavy and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance, and a touch of horror.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

Narrated in duet style.

©2024 Keri Lake (P)2025 Podium Audio

4.5

Wonderful. Thank you. I highly recommend this one. The duet narration was a brilliant choice. And these narrators! Very well written too!

Amazing! 😍

Anathema by Keri Lake is a dark, gripping ride from start to finish. The story is haunting, emotional, and beautifully written! I cannot wait for the next books in the series.
The narrators did an exquisite job! ❤️

Wow!

Loved the characters. Storyline and world building are spectacular. Narration impeccable! Highly recommended! Keri Lake at her best!

Love the narrators!

The narrators voices really made the book for me. A million ⭐️’s. The story itself was very good. I loved the dark vibes of the book. Definitely made me feel creeped out when read at night. SO GOOD!

love this!!

love the story. can't wait for more don't know what's going to happen can't wait for more love the story

The slow burn was *chef's kiss*

Ok Keri... amazingly written and beautiful works building and just the right amount of rush to warrant the rewards. Bravo!

BUT THESE NARRATORS? Elevated the book I read months ago. What talent... distinguishable characters each with their own cadence and personality. Such freaking talent. Well fine... Please don't change the batteries and please hurry along and give me part two. yes? yes. thank you.

I'm obsessed

I hardly ever write reviews and normally just give the star rating. This book is that good that I had to say something. If you add this to you tbr don't keep it on there long. the narrators are top notch and the writing makes this author and instant buy of her book from me.

Best audiobook of the year!

What a cinematic experience, bundles in an audio. Delicious, and dark. I love when I get reminded why I love
Gothic romance so much. The narrator’s are incredible, what a performance, and what a story!

6 stars

Brilliant, dark, gothic, delicious, slow burn, yearning, interesting and intricate magic system, and a beautiful unfolding of a rich story that will have you enthralled.

Amazing Narration!

Keri Lake is an amazing weaver of stories!! Also, the narrators were perfect ! Cannot wait for book 2z