Daughter of No Worlds

The War of Lost Hearts, Book 1

By: Carissa Broadbent

Narrated by: Dan Calley, Esther Wane

Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates.

Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.

Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders.

The Orders's intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future...or the downfall of them both.

But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders's deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.

Even if it means wielding death itself.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Carissa Broadbent (P)2021 Tantor

Surprisingly good!

I wasn’t expecting much, tbh, but the story was pretty good—a little bit of everything; drama, comedy, mystery, and action. I usually get where the books are heading, but this one leaves some mystery I can’t wait to discover. The narrator is good, but some voices she uses grate on me. I'll be reading the next one.

Loved it

One of the best audiobooks I listened to this year. The magoc and story is compelling, the characters are complicated and well developed, I can’t wait for the sequel

Breathy Reader

The book was a little slow at first but I did enjoy the story once it picked up. The book as well changes readers and the male reader kept taking so many short breathes it was hard to understand him at times. Otherwise, an interesting story.

Great start to what seems like a great series

Character development is fantastic. The plot is very interesting and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Don’t let the reviews of the breathy male narrator keep you from listening. You get used to it and it’s well worth it. Great read!

Slow burn Romance, but original world

I really enjoyed book one in this series. I had read that the book has a slow burn romance but honestly, I’m glad for that. I was able to get to know the characters better and it not get so invested in a relationship.

Love the story, love the female narrator

Love love love this book! Had this on my wish list for awhile and regret not listening to it sooner. Narrator was great! I tend to get a little irritated with the narrators, but she was pure perfection. Can’t wait to start the next book!

Great

Do it. So what you’re doing and start reading this series right now. You’ll thank me later.

2.5

DNF with about 7 hours to go. I’m an avid book listener and maybe I didn’t give this one a good chance, or maybe I just wasn’t feeling it. The story seemed to drag for me and not much in the romance department…like, not even any tension. When I stopped the two MC’s were flirting, but honestly I just wasn’t into it. The MC had been through a lot and it seemed like she was getting herself in another pickle. The narrator had a nice voice but her accent is very proper (maybe? Not sure how to describe it) and when the MC was speaking in a new language, her accent changed-understandably- it was just so drastic that it almost felt like two different characters. The male narrator had just started when I stopped listening, but he didn’t sound as bad, from the 20 seconds I heard, as other reviews made him seem.

Dan Calley ruined it for me

Great book but I couldn’t listen to the chapters with Dan, the breath he takes after every 2 words was so annoying and took me right out of the story. If he didn’t do that it would’ve been great.

Just added it to your reading list

Nice plot build up, variation of characters, magic, and a some romance. It’s a fantasy book you won’t put down even if you are a beginner reader.