About this audiobook

With this hammer, we will strike the world anew. At sixteen, Neval Brennan dreams of escaping the poverty and prejudice of his upland village. Despised for his father's sins and hopelessly in love with his best friend's betrothed, Neval yearns for a life beyond the confines of his upland village. Yet all that changes when the ruthless Marian Empire arrives, threatening everything he holds dear. When a brutal attack strikes far too close to home, Neval finds himself the accidental leader of a doomed rebellion, making one last stand against the world’s mightiest empire. Thrust into the role of rebel leader, Neval must navigate a web of shifting alliances and impossible choices as the very people who once scorned him now turn to him as their last hope. As the true cost of rebellion is laid bare, Neval faces an agonizing decision: embrace the love and acceptance he's always craved, or sacrifice everything for a chance at a better life for his people?

Rebellion

Love Triangle

Chosenone

Forbidden Love

Antihero

Hero

Political Intrigue

Coming of Age

Betrayal

Found Family

Family

Redemption

Journey

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (2)

GenreFantasy, Dystopia

Length5 hrs 20 mins

Publish dateJun 28, 2024

LanguageEnglish

About the author

H.B. Reneau

H.B. Reneau is an author of YA and adult fantasy fiction. Author, ER physician, and proud dog mom, H.B. Reneau is known for her character-driven, genre-crossing fiction that draws on her experiences in both medicine and the military. She has a particular love for strong female characters who face up to adversity and manage to subvert some expectations along the way. When not writing or at the hospital, she can be found hiking, drinking tea to excess, and getting lost in new cities. View all audiobooks by H.B. Reneau