Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel)

By: Suji Kim

Narrated by: A. Jo

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA.

Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.

Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

This volume collects chapters 1-76 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

©2024 Suji Kim (P)2024 Random House Audio

One of my favorite stories

I'm so excited that one of my favorite web novels is now an audiobook. I feel like the audio adds more to the novel. The narration was great!

I can't wait for the rest of the novels to be released.

Lovely

I love how well it’s read, it brings the book to life. Thank you for the amazing work in reading this wonderful novel <333

Wonderful

This series is a great read and the narrator did a fantastic job with her performance!

A Delightful & Fun Love Story

Bringing this webcomic to life through this audio was truly enjoyable. The narrator does a fantastic job with pacing & her different voices for each of the characters. She's exactly how I imagined the voice of Maxi to sound. Overall the story, the characters and plot are easy to follow, fun & funny. We all need a Riftan & every Riftan needs a Maxi. Can't wait for Volume 2 in May :)

cant wait for the next one

i want to see how much more she grows as a person and how they(main female and main male characters) grow closer in their relationship.

Worth the wait!

Had this preordered for almost a year and I absolutely love it! Read the unofficial novel and comic and really living the audiobook! Already preordered book 2!

loved it!!!@

The detail to the story characters! The emotional roller coaster the reader is on. One moment you're in love with the main characters, the next you're interested in a new character. Every character played their role correctly and how vital these roles were. Versatility with characters and their development bring a sense of life and realism to the story. The detail in the writing makes it easy to picture this fairy-tale world and all the elaborate things depicted. This is an emotional detailed master piece. I've already pre-ordered the second novel and I cant wait to listen to it. I've also purchased the hard copies of the novel and webtoon books. Thank you for this story.

Swoon Worthy

I loved this so much! I loved seeing Riftan and Maxi together. In my opinion there is just enough spice. The narrator does a great job, especially with Maxi's studder. I can't wait for volume 2 to come out. On a side note, I also have the physical copy of this book and it is gorgeous. Chef's Kiss!!

Riftan is daddy

I absolutely adore this series. I love the light novel most and would highly recommend reading the additional novel that tells the story from Riftan's POV. It brings a lot of depth and clarity to the story. It is still available to read online.
I was super excited for the audiobook but am a little disappointed on the delivery. A lot of the male voices sound similar and are hard to distinguish. Duel narration would've been great. However, for those of us who love the series, it can be overlooked.
Still highly recommend giving it a listen. The manwha is also very good.

Really enjoyed this!

The narrator was great and I love the story! I can’t wait to read vol 2!