A Wild and Ruined Song, Ashley Shuttleworth
A Wild and Ruined Song, Ashley Shuttleworth
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A Wild and Ruined Song

Author: Ashley Shuttleworth

Narrator: Vikas Adam, Michael Crouch, Neo Cihi, Natalie Naudus, Imani Jade Powers

Unabridged: 14 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/12/2024


Synopsis

Arlo and her friends struggle to rally against an overwhelming foe before time runs out in this gripping final book in the Hollow Star Saga, the urban fantasy series about fae in Toronto that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones!

Arlo Jarsdel has lost everything. Her family. Her freedom. Her name. And now that she’s sharing her body with Ruin, the formidable titan of devastation, she’s even beginning to lose herself.

In their most dangerous game of deception yet, Arlo has just one goal: destroy the three Bone Crowns corrupting the mortal and immortal realms before her time runs out and Ruin takes permanent control of her being.

With Celadon fighting on the political front against the ruthless High Queen Riadne—now armed with the cataclysmic power of her Crown, the Sins, and Ruin—Vehan and Aurelian are scrambling in secret to build an army to rival Riadne’s infernal forces. Meanwhile, Nausicaä will do whatever it takes to save her girlfriend from obliteration, despite knowing the odds of survival are nearly nonexistent.

When the line between hero and villain becomes blurred, and bonds are put to the ultimate test, it has never been more imperative—or more difficult—to stand united. For this is not the first lifetime that these five friends have faced the evil behind this impending war, but if they can’t find their way back to each other, it might just be their last.

About Ashley Shuttleworth

Ashley Shuttleworth is a young adult fantasy author with a degree in English literature and a slight obsession with The Legend of ZeldaKingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy. They currently live in Ontario, Canada, with their cat named Zack and a growing collection of cosplay swords. You can find them online at AshleyShuttleworth.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emmaline on December 01, 2024

This series just kinda lost the plot for me. Book one was so strong and I think Shuttleworth is at their best when they’re doing a more urban fantasy mystery. All of the lore and magic system felt disorganized and like they just didn’t quite fit. After the ending of book three I really thought we’d......more

Goodreads review by Les on November 26, 2024

what am i meant to do now? first arcane is over and now this in the same week. this series is honestly one of my favourites. incredible story telling, amazing writing and unforgettable characters. i’ll be on the look out for what this author does next (i’m hoping there’s a next) thank you so much fo......more

Goodreads review by Leyla on April 09, 2025

I'm somewhat torn about this series now that I have finished it... The worldbuilding and characters are so compelling, I really think this is a YA fantasy worth reading and that many (young) people will enjoy. It's about (older) teens and for the most part I feel like that really comes across, which......more

Goodreads review by Star on November 13, 2024

How does one begin to word a review for their most anticipated book of the year? Let's start with the cover and how utterly perfect it is. Not only does Arlo look like a BADASS, but she's there, in all her plus sized glory! All on her own. Wielding the most badass cover since Nausicaä's own. Second,......more

Goodreads review by Kissy on January 15, 2025

First book of the year, with the strongest 5 stars I can give. This series has my whole heart. Can’t begin to say how much I’m going to miss these characters. “Boy oh boy,” when she said she loved FF7, I should have taken this as an Aerith incoming pain WARNING. Oh the agony. The tears were flowing.......more