A TREACHERY OF SWANS

Amalia Vitale's thoughtful and well-paced narration captures this darkly enchanted and emotional interpretation of SWAN LAKE. Odile has been raised by her father to steal the king's crown as an act of revenge. But neither of them planned on her growing connection to Lady Marie--or the king's murder. Vitale's quiet intensity suits Odile's guarded nature and allows moments of vulnerability to break through. She offers clear shifts between characters, keeping the focus on the growing tension and uneasy alliance between Odile and Marie. Her delivery works well with the audiobook's moody atmosphere, allowing listeners to sit with the tension and ambiguity that define Odile's choices. Vitale's grounded, well-measured performance supports the story's layered character dynamics and slow-burning mystery. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]