SHADOWPLAY Spellmonger: Legacy and Secrets, Book 1

Fiona Hardingham brings her narration talents to the first book in this Young Adult fantasy series set in a feudal society that practices magic. Hardingham's steady narration makes this fantastical world seem rooted and real. She smoothly slips into the dialogue of the vast array of characters--so much so that listeners may be fooled into thinking this is a full cast. She shines brightest as the main character, a young aristocratic thief-in-training who is asked to go undercover with a gang of Dickensian orphans. She changes accents, tone, and pitch from one sentence to the next, highlighting the skill of the young spy. Listeners shouldn't make any plans once they hit play on this epic audio adventure. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2022]