AETHER

Narrator Helen Day leads a full cast in this immersive audiobook. Young Skera and her sister, Lena, live under the thumb of a cruel priest in their medieval Norwegian village. When something unspeakable occurs, Skera is forced to flee into the woods. She meets the witch Valdalla and demands to learn the Old Ways but soon discovers the lessons could lead to disaster. This audiobook is structured as a combination of a dramatization and a screenplay with Day's crisp narration outlining the action in each scene while the rest of the cast provide enthusiastic and engaging dialogue. Background music and sound effects round out the production. The unusual format may not suit all listeners, but it's a fascinating experience. N.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]