The Beasts We Bury

By: D. L. Taylor

Narrated by: Brenda Scott Wlazlo, Jake Chronister

In this electric enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy, the heir to the throne falls for a thief who plans to manipulate her into helping him steal from her father in an act of revenge and desperation.

Will he steal her heart or her chance at the throne?

Daughter and heir to the throne, Mancella Cliff yearns for a life without bloodshed. But as a child, she emerged from the Broken Citadel with the power to summon animals—only after killing them first. Her magic is a constant reminder of the horrors her father, the ruler of the realm, has forced upon her to strengthen their power.

Silver is a charming thief struggling to survive in a world torn apart by Mancella’s father’s reign. When a mysterious benefactor recruits him for the heist of a lifetime, a chance to rob the castle, Silver relishes the opportunity for a real future—and revenge. But he'll have to manipulate Mance and earn her trust to pull it off.

As the deception and carnage mount, Mance must find a way to save her realm without becoming the ruthless monster she's been bred to be. And when Silver discovers that his actions are fueling the violence that Mance wants to prevent, he'll have to choose between his ambition and the girl he’s falling for.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

Critic reviews

"A fun, classic YA fantasy romp that I absolutely raced through." —Sarah Underwood, New York Times-bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

"The Beasts We Bury captured me with its world of unique and terrible magic . . . Enchanting debut." —Erin Beaty, author of the Traitor's Kiss trilogy and the Blood and Moonlight duology

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic, The Beasts We Bury is a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones

"[A] whirlwind romantic fantasy debut." —Publishers Weekly

Incredible story and narrator

Wow. This is one of the best audiobook performances I’ve heard (and I’ve listened to a lot)! The female narrator is incredible. The male is good too, thankfully. Parts of the story are a little bit difficult to read/listen to (child abuse and animal harm/death), but the message is of resilience and hope. I was very pleasantly surprised by this one— highly recommend!