Crowns of Stars and Tides

The Five Realms, Book 2

By: Jenessa Ren

Narrated by: Sara Brodt

What if happily ever after is too good to be true?

No longer locked in isolation, Princess Rhea Maxwell has been given everything she’s ever dreamed of, yet her newfound freedom has come at a cost that she isn’t prepared to pay. Now thrown into a new world, Rhea’s limits will be tested as she grapples with the shadows of her past, the magic writhing within her, and a broken heart that demands to be mended by the very man who fractured it.

Princess Bahira Daxel’s fixation with repairing her kingdom’s declining magic has been interrupted by a deal made with the surly shifter king. Forced to navigate a new magical blight, mysterious rebels, and foreign court politics, Bahira finds herself engaged in more than one battle. With her heart split between two kingdoms, the magicless princess must decide just how far she is willing to go in pursuit of what she wants.

The Siren Queendom is a vicious place, and Princess Aria Malika knows the depths of its depravity better than anyone else. She fantasizes of a life where the secrets she holds won’t get her killed. When the queen sends her on a journey to retrieve enchanted artifacts, Aria’s strength and perseverance will be shaken like never before.

With magic fading and betrayal lurking around every corner, will these princesses find the answers to the questions they seek? Or does only more heartbreak lie in their futures?

©2024 Jenessa Ren (P)2025 Jenessa Ren

Jenessa does it again! With the incredible voice from Sara to bring it to life.

I am so in love with this series. A spicy romantasy that rips my heart out and makes me swoon. The writing is amazing and I love the narration. Sara does an amazing job!

A MUST LISTEN

Sara does a phenomenal job in differentiating between each of the characters. I was in awe that there was only one narrator. She did so well in portraying the emotions of the characters!!

I read COSAT on April on my kindle, but was excited to reread with the audiobook to prepare for book 3. Jenessa is a pure genius with her writing. 🫶

Nothing but 5 stars for my favorite author

So intricate and well thought out I’ve never come
across a story like this! Everything from the story to the narrator is perfect.

Couldn't put it down!

Crowns of Stars and Tides by Jenessa Ren is a phenomenal sequel to Heir of Sun and Moon! Rhea and Flynn return to struggle through revelations and court politics, Bahira attempts to discover a new path, and Aria is honestly just trying to stay alive! These three main plots, told through multi-POVs, really expand the world and brings it to the next level!

While I loved the whole book, I was particularly excited when Bahira's POV came up! She wasn't my favorite in the first book, but she took center stage for me here! I'm super pumped for the third/final book! I'm glad I was able to listen to the audiobook, narrated by Sara Brodt, because it gave the characters such depth! Her style of narration is always fantastic!

Pick up this book pronto if you've read the first book. If you haven't, get started since the last book is releasing just around the corner on December 5th! 5/5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WHAT A JOURNEY. Wow. I am overwhelmed.

WHAT A JOURNEY. Wow. I am overwhelmed, in the best way.

How? What? Why? WHAT? <-- this is how I am left feeling after the insane turns at the end of this story.

This series intermixes story tale retellings in twisted and cleaver ways. The books gives me similar vibes to the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

I particularly loved the character development for Bahira in this book. Her storyline grows so quickly in this story, and I love getting to know her more.

The narrator, Sara Brodt, absolutely nailed this story. I forgot I was listening to a single narrator—her voices for the characters were distinct and her male voice is so good. I love listening to her read!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ .5/ 5