Mask

Four Regions, Book 1

By: Andrea Fink

Narrated by: Andrea Fink

Emily thought magic only existed in the books she read as a child. When a handsome stranger enlists her help to uncover who tried to kill the princess of another world, she learns those books were more than just stories. She discovers the Four Regions - a realm where magical creatures fled to escape human persecution. It is there Emily finds the power, passion, and friendships she had always secretly craved.

The determined demon who guides her.
The irresistible vampire who entices her.
The excitable demoness who supports her.
The quiet elf who understands her.

Now Emily must unmask a murderer while wearing a mask herself, resisting a growing temptation that could ruin her newfound family.

©2020 Andrea Fink (P)2020 Andrea Fink

Fun listen

This is a good book. This book has twist on the supernatural world. Emily embraces this new world fast. She starts learning things fast with the little that she is told. And when given a opportunity to do what she wants she doesn't.

my only negative is some times the narrator makes Emily sound like a little kid but other then that narrator did good.

A fascinating new world!

Ms. Finke has created a brand new world full of mystery, terror, and wonder. The bright world we live in contrasts vividly against the dark realm, where everything is made of metal and wool and not a green thing in sight.

Right away, you’re not sure which characters to trust (though there are some strong sinister vibes if you look for them!) Every new person the mc meets could be an enemy, including her own father.

There are some truly marvelous characters, I am particularly fond of Daughter of Brawn!

There is so much to this world, between politics, creatures, magic, and the different realms.

I’m excited to explore the world further (I’ve already started book 2!)

I listened to this book on audible, and also have an ebook copy, but the cover is so pretty, I’ll probably be getting a physical copy at some point as well! The author also narrates the book and she has quite a nice range of voices!

Slow start, but ends strong

Overall, this was a good book. The beginning third, probably, is a lot of world building that just feels like an info dump. But pressing on beyond that, when the story really gets moving and then we get to the climax and conclusion, it’s much better developed as an overall tale.

Emily is whisked away from the human realm by someone claiming he needs her help to save her sister, who she never knew she had. She is taken to this fairytale realm, full of demons, vampires, dwarves, and all kinds of other fantastical creatures that she never knew were real, only to learn that she herself is not fully human, and has magic of her own. But humans aren’t welcome in this realm, which was created to protect magical creatures from humans in the first place, so Emily feels less than welcome, and finds it difficult to feel motivated to help, especially for a sister she never even knew she had. Meanwhile, she finds herself drawn to her sister’s fiance, as well as the mysterious vampire that he has helping him in this endeavor.

Emily didn’t have much in her life in the human world. Her mother passed away from cancer a few years prior, and she didn’t have any really close friends or family to speak of otherwise. So as she develops friendships and feelings for those trying to help her save her sister, the thought of returning home becomes less and less appealing. But the fae laws only allow one child to stay, while the second is usually “disposed of”, since they were twins, so staying doesn’t seem to be an option for her. Despite that, she is determined to save her sister. As the mysteries are revealed, there are a few unexpected twists, and the story is able to keep you on your toes and guessing a bit through to the end. There are a few loose ends left open for a continuing story, but for these characters, there is some level of resolution, a happy for now that will lead them onto the next book.

Good

Great story to get lost in but the end was eh... other than that it sure was an interesting story good characters. Narrator did okay.

Captivating from beginning to end

This book had me hooked from beginning until the very end, and is leaving me wanting more! Andrea Fink draws you into the other realm and you are so drawn to the story, you never want to leave! Definitely looking forward to the next books!!