The Order: Labyrinth of Twisted Games

The Order Series, Book 2

De: Katerina St Clair

Narrado por: Isabelle Turner, Anthony Palmini

In the dystopian world of The Order, lies, betrayal, and secrets become the twisted threads weaving the tapestry of Forest Blackburn's tumultuous existence.

Once a noble Untouchable, she now stands as a martyr, an unwilling symbol of defiance in a world governed by privilege and oppression. As she grapples with the impending loss of self-control and the enigmatic forces that threaten to unravel her, life spirals into a chaotic dance of power and manipulation.

Forest's struggle intensifies as she endeavors to shield the Unfortunates, those who once bowed at her feet, from the encroaching darkness orchestrated by the leaders of her society. The impending shadows of those in control loom ever closer, casting doubt on her ability to maintain her precarious position above the tumultuous waters of societal upheaval.

Forced into an unholy alliance with the very person responsible for her life's disintegration, Forest finds herself entangled in a dangerous game where every move could be her last. As she confronts her own demons and battles against the relentless onslaught of external threats, the line between friend and foe blurs, leaving her teetering on the brink of collapse.

In this dark, sexy, and twisted second installment, the quest for freedom becomes a double-edged sword, threatening to either save those Forest loves or obliterate everything in its relentless path. As alliances shift, secrets unravel, and desires entwine, Forest must navigate the treacherous landscape of her existence, wondering if the need for freedom will be the salvation of those she cherishes or the harbinger of their ultimate demise. Will she emerge from the shadows triumphant, or will the demons that haunt her prove to be an inescapable force, dragging her down into the abyss?

The stakes are higher, the dangers more profound, and the game has only just begun.

©2025 Katerina St Clair (P)2025 Podium Audio

Great Plot

How is this series not talked about!? Ugh book 3 and 4 is not out on audio yet.😭

I'm obsessed! Only wish this was recorded in Duet not dual, that would have put this over the top! The performance was still good.

Well worth the credit!

Where was the editor?

I think I am in the minority but I am not a fan of the narrators. Their emotions don’t come across genuine to me. Also I like a bigger distinction of voices between the characters.

Good overall story

Essentially a post apocalyptic, deeply classist society with a vampire-esq twist. I liked it enough to keep listening and purchasing. However, there is some deeply redundant language use throughout both the first and second books that drive me crazy. Characters “silently” say, speak, whisper, etc. though they are clearly verbalizing for others to hear. Some additional mis-use of language where the intent and the actual meaning of the word choice don’t align is tiresome. It’s something a good editing sweep should have flushed out. If you can get past that, it’s an okay listen overall. Audio performances save it.

Takes a long time

I hated that the author used the word “winnow” so many times. It was painful to hear the same word being used over and over again. I had to force myself to finish the book. The story isn’t all bad, it just took too long to move the story along. Anthony Palmini was the only reason I kept listening.

disappointed 😞

loved the first book; character development, plot, writing, action etc...beautiful!
this book needs significant editing and character adjustments. I started to severely dislike FMC Forest bc of the second book and I might not move into the next book. I had really high hopes for this series bc of the first book (amazing, 5 stars across the board), this one did not make the cut 😓. I got really bored at times, turned up the speed past 2x to get through those parts..