THE EMPIRE OF DREAMS Fire and Thorns, Book 4

Narrator Kyla Garcia's pacing is engaging, and her fluid pronunciation of the Spanish names and locations in this audiobook is commendable. Author Rae Carson returns to the world of her GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS trilogy with a riveting stand-alone audiobook. Listeners who loved the original trilogy will be thrilled to hear the follow-up story of Red, the young slave who was saved by Queen Elisa. Garcia's voice adds intrigue as Red proves her worth by joining the royal guard and solving a political mystery. Garcia's portrayal of Red creates a worthy and sympathetic hero. She maneuvers both the new and old characters and the multiple storylines with clarity, allowing listeners to fully enjoy this audiobook. J.O. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2020]