Isle of the Unknown Gods

Shackles and Stars Trilogy, Book 1

By: Emery Luna

Narrated by: Adara Bryan

In a world where freedom is a distant dream and magic holds both wonder and peril, two souls find themselves bound by fate in a daring quest for liberation.

Ravenna, trapped on a secluded island governed by the iron rule and ancient magic of the Priestess, dares to dream of escape. With each clandestine nail driven into her raft, she inches closer to defying the shackles of her fate, risking everything for the promise of freedom.

Meanwhile, across the vast expanse of the world, Salvatore yearns for adventure as he sets sail with the navy. Destiny has a different course in mind, as treachery lurks in the shadows, threatening to shatter his dreams and plunge him into the depths of danger.

As their paths converge against all odds, Ravenna and Salvatore must navigate a perilous journey filled with magic, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of liberty. Together, they embark on a daring escape, their fates intertwined amidst the swirling currents of destiny.

But freedom comes at a cost, and as they flee the clutches of oppression, they must confront their deepest fears and uncover the true power that lies within.

Join Ravenna and Salvatore on an unforgettable adventure where courage and resilience are the keys to unlocking a world of magic and possibility.

©2025 Emery Luna (P)2025 Emery Luna

Love this book

Great listen, very well done. Love the adventure feeling of this book. Love the storyline very easy to understand and get into. Definitely recommend this book.

Separate stories woven to eventually intertwine

The key word being eventually. I actually started wondering if it would even happen within the content of this book. I found it difficult to connect with the main characters and their struggles. Many undesirable things happened to them, individually, but there was a lack of grievous tension or despair. The over-reaching storyline is modestly interesting and the narration was well-performed. [Disclosure: I received this title for free and listened at 1.85x.]

Fast paced + multifaceted

Even though this book isn’t very long, there was so much going on! It was very impressive to have so many plot lines and point of views, but I never felt lost. I can’t wait to see how the story lines of Salvatore and his family (especially his mom and brother) along with Ravenna’s family converge in the next book. I do love the author’s take on magic and the gods and how people corrupt the messages from the gods to maintain control and power. If you enjoy political intrigue then I highly recommend this book. I’m looking forward to book 2! Also, hats off to the narrator, she did an excellent job!

Intriguing, and Easy to Listen To

I really enjoyed Isle of the Unknown Gods. While it’s not a long fantasy, it’s surprisingly rich—with layered plotlines and multiple POVs that keep things engaging throughout. I’m especially intrigued by Salvatore’s mother’s storyline and can’t wait to see how all these threads eventually converge and where they lead. Adara Bryan does a solid job with the narration.

Adventure action

Isle of the Unknown Gods by Emery Luna is a great adventure fantasy. Adara Bryan did a great job with the narration. The story is entertaining, interesting, action packed, exciting, engaging, and more. Isle of the Unknown Gods is the first book in Shackle and Stars Trilogy.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.