The Shape of Monsters

De: C L Hellisen

Narrado por: Omari Douglas

Audible Originals are proud to present, The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen, narrated by Omari Douglas, star of Black Doves and It's a Sin.

In a world where power is everything, Aleks and Vaira Kercheval have rejected their magical heritage. The lives they have carefully constructed for themselves are torn asunder when they inherit Aubrey House, their family's ancestral home. When the siblings cross the threshold, a long-dormant magic awakens, thrusting them into a world of ancient feuds and twisted powers.

As Vaira embraces her magical heritage, determined to claim her rightful place among the Mage Houses, the powerless Aleks accidentally summons Ilea, a monstrous prince from the Void, thereby binding himself to a creature of immense power and insatiable hunger.

Aleks and Vaira find themselves on either side of a magical divide. But dark forces are at work, threatening to tear apart the fragile peace between the ancient families.

When Vaira's quest for power leads her into the depths of the Void, Aleks must make an impossible choice - betray his sister to save her from corruption, or watch as she becomes something monstrous and inhuman. As the lines between human and monster blur, each must decide how far they'll go to survive in a world where even gods can fall.

The Shape of Monsters is a treasure trove of dark magic and family blood, where the price of power is paid with the ultimate sacrifice.

©2025 C L Hellison (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

Messy Characters

It's been a while since I've read anything with characters that actually have depths deeper than a teacup. This story is one of those. The main characters are very much shaped by their life circumstances and that is a major theme of the story. You can see the way they are also subsequently shaped by the narrative as it goes along, and their actions make sense to who they are as people. Low bar I know, but it seems like a lot of writing today doesn't bother to make their chars feel more life like.

This is not a happy story. But it is absolutely one worth listening to and it brings up a lot of things to think on. And for me at least it was pretty gripping.

suspenseful till the end

gad no clue how this would end. till the end. probably first in a series.

Really good

Loved the book, just sad I have to wait for the next one if there is one.

Great story!

really like the story took to the brother. lacked character development. They started off moody, hate each other and that never develop/change the whole story. They both make really dumb decisions that some how maybe work out in the end.
still i like the book and would listen to the next one if it comes out free

Griping, different story about ehiches

I find it hard to find books that really hold my attention. So many books are predictable. This narrator is great, character voices distinctive, male and female voices all sound natural, and and the emotions and tension of the story helped keep me riveted to the book. The fantasy world original is original for a book about witches. I love this book and can't wait for sequel.

not easily put down

I feel like this is a great urban fantasy. I feel like I could easily walk out my door and accidentally bump shoulders with Alex. the anger I feel with his sister is also kudos to the author.

Good read

Good story and excellent novel. Could not stop reading this book I totally enjoyed the story line. It was captivating and thoroughly enjoyable

An unexpected like.

The title peaked my curiosity. I thought this was going to be a dense book of fluff and filler. But from the opening scene, Alex, the outcast, drew me in,

Wonderful story, great narration!

I really enjoyed this story! I surely hope there will be a sequel with the same narrator! Kept me listening.

So different and compelling

Author had you rooting for both siblings in there twisted misunderstanding of each other. Suspenseful and had you on edge. Couldn’t stop listening. Ending has you guessing!! Is there a sequel coming??