RISE

Narrators Lisa Flanagan, Bahni Turpin, and Soneela Nankani's voices are a force to be reckoned with as they ring with steeliness and resolve in the sequel to RISE. Sisters Akeylah, Ren, and Zofi--all contenders for their dying father's throne--harbor terrible secrets that threaten to destroy their family and the kingdom they love. Flanagan, Turpin, and Nankani's voices weave together, conveying the sisters' struggles to conquer their fears and trust in themselves and each other. Each narrator delivers a superb performance in her own right, and together they create a taut and unified whole that thrums with simmering intrigue and desire. The result is a compelling and exhilarating audio, sure to leave listeners wishing for more stories about these remarkable heroines. S.A.H. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2019]