A Cruel and Fated Light

By: Ashley Shuttleworth

Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Neo Cihi, Michael Crouch, Natalie Naudus, Mizuo Peck, Imani Jade Powers

Half-fae Arlo becomes entangled in the courtly intrigue at the Seelie Summer palace as danger for ironborns mounts in this “beautifully written and deliciously complex” (Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy) sequel to A Dark and Hollow Star that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones.

After thwarting the man behind the gruesome ironborn murders—and breaking several fae laws to do so—all Arlo wants is a quiet summer. As the deity of luck’s Hollow Star, capable of bringing about endless possibilities, this shouldn’t be too much to ask, right?

But someone is still trying to summon the mythical Seven Deadly Sins. All signs point to immortal meddling, and if this is the gods’ attempt at returning to the Mortal Realm, it’s Arlo they’re going to use to do it.

When Queen Riadne offers to host Arlo at the Seelie Summer palace, she jumps at the chance. She’ll get to see more of Vehan and Aurelian and perhaps even work out her complicated feelings for the gorgeous ex-Fury, Nausicaä. But no one trusts the infamous Queen of Light, even as Arlo wonders if she’s just been greatly misunderstood.

With the Summer Solstice quickly approaching, everyone expects Riadne to finally challenge the High King for his crown. And as Arlo struggles to get control of her powers and take charge of her destiny, she’ll soon be faced with a choice that won’t only change the fate of the Mortal Realm forever but could condemn it to a cruelty the likes of which the Courts have never known.

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I need more please. Also, please dont change the narrators. Wonderful job all around. Great writing.

I couldn’t stop listening!

The second book in this series was so filled with twists, turns and backstories. The cast was so good. I’m so sad that I have to wait until November for book three!

My heart can't take it

This series has me in a chokehold! Fae X Greek Mythology, LGBTQ storylines, multiple narrators, action, romance. Ugh. My only issue is that the narrators, specifically Naussicaa, speak so lowly that even on high, I could not hear it.

GET. THE. BOOK.

Loves, fasten your seatbelts. What a ride that was! The narrators are lit; so much nuance and experiential richness added to the story with their performances. Ashley Shuttleworth has created such an exciting world to delve into, with characters you will be desperate to know more about.

Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!

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loved loved loved!!! i can't wait for the next book! sad I have to wait but I'm happy there is another book. excited to see what they write next!!!