Shardless

Tempris, Book 1

By: Stephanie Fisher

Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans

Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Magic marked her for suffering. Magic will save her. Magic will lead her home.

On Tempris, time magic is outlawed, and suspected time mages are hunted. Humans are second-class citizens, shunned by the immortal fey that live on the island. They even have a name for their kind: Shardless.

Taly is one of the lucky humans. Taken in by a fey noble and his family, she's lived a good life, surrounded by people she loves. But when an accidental brush with magic causes her to see things - ghostly apparitions that give her small glimpses into the future - it has deadly consequences. The Sanctorum has returned to the island, and if they find her, they'll kill her. And anyone that tries to protect her.

This includes her best friend, Skye. He was the boy that saved her. The man she knew she could never have. And when he refuses to let her go, their actions might hold the power to reshape the world.

An ancient evil is rising, and in order to protect those that she cares for, Taly will have to sacrifice everything.

Including her heart.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Stephanie Fisher (P)2019 Tantor

Better than ACOTAR- there, I said it

This is by far one of my favorite series. I CANNOT wait for book 3.
It will probably be an unpopular opinion but I find this book must more enjoyable than ACOTAR. The banter, the world building, the characters…just simply amazing. 10/10 would recommend!!

Exactly the story I hoped to find

Perfect mixture of fantastical world and just enough action to make the personal moments better. So thrilled to find this story and I sincerely hope Stephanie Fisher keeps up the story telling for many years to come, her writing style is perfect for disappearing into her fantastic realm. I’d love to hear more stories from her creativity.

so good

I literally do not know how I've never heard of this book before. So glad I decided to listen. everything was superb from the narration to the story itself. Brilliant!

So unique and I love it!

Five stars for sure and Elizabeth Evens is the narrator, amazing. Can’t wait to start the next book.

Did I just find my new favorite series?

Wow just wow! This book was so intriguing. The world is so unique, the magic system is really cool, the tension and banter between the MCs is so fun, and the ending was so unexpected. To be honest, the beginning felt a little slow but I just finished a super fast paced book and there was quite a bit of world building ground work happening so that is to be expected. Once it picked up, it just flew. Im typically a morally-grey MMC or enemies to lovers kind of girl, but the banter and the tension between these two was fun and steamy. I’m invested now, I have to continue reading the series!

Also, needs no mention, this is narrated by the queen herself (Elizabeth Evans) so the performance was incredible!

Amazing!

This series has everything!! Great world building! Action! Romance! Sarcastic Banter!!! Elizabeth Evans did an amazing job with narration (per usual)! Overall, I couldn’t stop listening! If you are looking for a series on par with The Throne of Glass series…. This is it!

It's Time to lose yourself in Tempres

Shardless is a joy to listen too with great characters. You'lll find that time will fly by you like magic.

The book is a great tale with fun, adventure, twists and turns. A little bit shower to start, but the journey is a well worth taking. I can not wait for the next book.

Don’t hesitate

Seriously such a cool book, I was so invested in the characters and storyline. Also the narrator is one of my favorites ❤️

Loved it new and different! Lots of turns

Really like to book just the right length for the first book in the series. Made me feel like I was actually part of the book. Great fun can’t wait to start book 2.

Marshmallows to mayhem

Skye: “You’re weird, Tink.”
Talia: “I’d like to think I’m adorably quirky.”
This book was quirky and fresh from start to not-finish. I’m torn at having gotten books 1 and 2 when it’s been years and there’s still no book 3 (in a planned five book series). Ah well. It was a great enough listen that I can forgive the cliffhanger.

“How do you fit so much evil into such a tiny body?”
This is YA fantasy set in a Fae world with connections to other worlds through portals, including the mortal world where pistols, cinnamon and marshmallows exist. This gives the story a touch of an anime steampunk vibe, with greatcoats, crystal and ether powered guns, and scrying coms. For the most part, however, this is standard medieval fantasy. There’s mostly period appropriate exclamations like “shards,” but there are a handful of F bombs. The first two-thirds of the book features a budding romance between childhood friends as the magical mystery oh-so-slowly materializes. The nonsensical keeping of secrets tropes on both sides go on way too long, but at least these two are twenty somethings and there’s
no love triangle angst (also, no sex, at least not in this book, which strings things along with only kisses … the “contains mature themes” warning is almost laughable).

Skye: “You should be nicer to me. After all, I think I’m owed some ooohs and aaahs from my favorite mortal right about now; those were some impressive feats of strength out there. Some people might even consider me a hero.”
He lapsed into silence, staring at her expectantly.
Talia: “Fine. ….. oooh ….. aaah.”
Thank goodness for the banter to keep things light until the final third of the book where the action, magic, and mayhem finally kick in. The tone takes a delicious turn towards horror and intrigue. Unfortunately, as soon as the stage is set, the story ends. This was great enough that I would pay full credit for the remaining books … if they existed … which they don’t… argh! I have this awful, terrible, very bad feeling that I’ll have to make up my own ending because the series won’t conclude.
Ms. Fisher, please, please, please prove me wrong.