Neverthorn

Of Quirks and Curses, Book 1

By: Shannon Mayer

Narrated by: Nicole Poole, Aiden Snow

In a realm where magic reigns, a legendary Hero once stood against the encroaching darkness. But with his death, hope dwindled, and the best the world can muster is Harlow Daygon—a thief, magic school dropout, and notorious troublemaker.

At nearly thirty, Harlow can't even cast a simple rune without blundering it. So why does anyone think she can take up the mantle of Hero? Reluctantly, she's dragged back to Neverthorn Academy with seven former classmates, tasked with training to confront and defeat the Villain of their world.

But the challenges are stacked against her: Professor Hot-as-Sin makes it clear she's a failure. Professor Used-to-Be-a-Mean-Girl has a vendetta. And lurking in her past is a secret so dark it could reveal she's not the Hero the world needs—but the next Villain.

With fate hanging in the balance, can Harlow embrace her destiny before the shadows claim her?

Narrated in duet style.

©2025 Shannon Mayer (P)2025 Podium Audio

Great book!

Great book! The characters grow as you listen with grit and determination! Enough suspense to keep you guessing and of course the longing for a forbidden romance. I cannot wait for the 2nd book.

I love all the plot twists

This has been a very good book filled with lots of plot changes and keeps you guessing cause when you think you know you don’t. I can’t wait for the next one to come out! Nikole Poole does a great job as the narrator!

great story

I can't wait for book 2. this was a great story with a strong female lead.

An academy with “older” students

Loved that is was set within academy with “older” students. Great performance!!! Can’t wait for the next one!!!

Incredibly refreshing!

I read a lot of romantasy and dark academia and this managed to break all the genre conventions of both! Hilarious and exciting, this was a great series opener and I look forward to the next installment!