The Arachnid

By: I.V. Ophelia

Narrated by: Sebastian Brown, Matt Sykes, Stephanie Willis

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The hauntingly beautiful second book in the gothic romance Poisoner series, where Alina Lis finds herself the prey of her vampiric ex-lover, Silas. They’re a couple deadly as sin, and as intoxicating as a sip of poison...

Return to the world of The Poisoner...

In the shadows of 1890s Buffalo, a poisoner's bite leaves more than just scars—even for the undead.

Two years after fleeing London, Alina Lis has built something she never thought possible: a home. Leading a commune of women like herself, she's found a new, greater purpose; experimenting on the Vipera. But peace, she learns, is as fragile as a spider's web in winter.

Silas Forbes, the Vipera she escaped, hasn’t forgotten. But his thirst for Alina threatens everything he’s created in her absence. And he’s brought another along for the hunt: Luka Novikov, the man who once betrayed her, now bound to them both by wounds that won't heal and debts that can't be paid.

As human and Vipera worlds violently collide, old poisons surface and new alliances form. In a society where survival means choosing sides, Alina must protect the family she’s built, Silas must decide what price he'll pay for his obsession, and Luka—marked forever by the poisoner’s kiss—must survive the clash of an immortal’s longing and a woman’s fury.

Some venoms have no antidote. Some hungers can never be satisfied.

The Arachnid is the second installment of the darkly seductive Poisoner series, where humans and Vipera twist together like lovers in the dark.

Amazing storyline

I loved how Silas shows how much he loves Alina instead of telling her. I need book three like now

Absolutely Stunning Sequel

As someone new to the realm of gothic romance, I absolutely adored the first book. From the plot to the beautiful duet performance; I loved almost every aspect of it. To say The Arachnid met my expectations would be an understatement. I practically devoured this book the moment I got it. Outside of some minor nitpicks at the over arching story (mainly towards the end), I.V Ophelia and all 3 of the amazing voice actors absolutely delivered. Definitely pick it up, you won’t be disappointed. My yearning for the 3rd book couldn’t be any stronger.

why aren't more people talking about this

amazing! can't wait until book 3! I honestly didn't see some of the twists at the end coming.

The narration

It drew me in and I couldn’t put it down, that ending was phenomenal! I literally threw my kindle lol

YES

I swear, she never disappoints. This was SO good. I loved to see the arc between Alina & Silas, plus getting more of Luka was definitely a welcome bonus!