The Broken Knife

The Broken Knife, Book 1

By: SilverSidhe

Narrated by: Ryan Kennard Burke, Catherine Ho

In a world where magic decides who lives and who dies, Kaz was born on the losing side.

A kobold in a ruthless hierarchical society, he never expected more than survival—until humans arrive hunting ancient secrets, and everything changes. When Kaz forms an impossible bond with a young dragonling, he's thrust onto a dangerous path of cultivation that could either kill him or give him something he never dared imagine: freedom. Deep in the mountain, forgotten powers stir, and Kaz must grow stronger—or be crushed by those who already are.

A slow-burn progression fantasy with a non-human hero, deep worldbuilding, and the quiet defiance of a kobold who refuses to accept his fate.

Narrated in duet style.

©2026 by SilverSidhe through The Legion Publishers Ltd (P)2026 Podium Audio

fun to be inside a fantasy culture

I liked it you should read it. I want to see more of the culture of the kobolds explored. Hopefully thats what we'll see as the books continue.

Very well written

A great progression fantasy, with great world building. Slow burn but that doesn’t feel wrong here

Worth the credit.

This was an interesting and different entry in the cultivation genre. The scope was relatively small and stayed tightly focused on linear events surrounding the MC. Normally, I prefer a larger feel to the world building and a broader arc to the storytelling, but this was clearly intentional in this book and fit the story.

The pacing might be a little slow at times for some listeners, but I was thoroughly engaged throughout.

The narration was very good and kept me in the story without any of the awkward moments and flaws that are common with lesser narrators.

All in all, I really enjoyed it.