The Promise

A War and A Wedding, Book 1

De: Melissa Service

Narrado por: Lupine Twist

Seventeen-year-old Ellyce Jensen’s ordinary life shatters when her father vanishes, leaving behind a mysterious key and cryptic clues hidden in his novels. When Ellyce discovers a secret room filled with ancient artifacts and different versions of her father’s books, she realizes Thomas Jensen wasn’t just a writer. He was a guardian. His stories were maps to seven supernatural realms called the Land of Finish. And Ellyce? She’s the heir to an ancient bloodline with one impossible mission: unite the fractured kingdoms before war consumes them.

But when a solar flare plunges Earth into darkness, shadows long buried begin to stir. Demonic beings emerge from hiding, and Ellyce must trust celestial warriors who speak in riddles while navigating her complicated feelings for her ex-best friend Benson, who knows more than he’s saying. If that weren’t enough, she must also accept a truth that changes everything: she’s been promised in marriage to a member of the King’s guard, a man she’s never met.

As prophecies awaken and enemies close in, Ellyce faces an impossible choice: fulfill her father’s promise and save the realms, or walk away and watch everyone and everything she loves fall to darkness.

One girl. Seven realms. A promise that could save them all.

The Promise is the first book in the series A War and a Wedding, an epic, bloodline fantasy romance where ancient prophecies collide with one girl's destiny to determine the fate of the seven realms.

©2019 Melissa Service (P)2023 Melissa Service

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Great start to a new fantasy series, and listening to the audiobook was an absolute treat. I was swept away into the story of Elise and the 7 realms.
The world-building is top-tier—and was explained just enough to be intriguing without slowing down the plot.
Lupine Twist's narration is nothing short of masterful. Her performance brings each (of the many) character to life with distinct voices that are immediately recognizable. I especially loved her portrayal of the mystical characters. The pacing creates a palpable sense of tension and excitement, making the more action-heavy scenes truly thrilling to listen to. I couldn’t stop listening!
I highly recommend this audiobook to any fantasy fan looking for their next binge-listen. It has everything you could want: a vibrant world, memorable characters, and a gripping plot, all elevated by a superb narrative performance.