Scorched Earth, Danielle L. Jensen
Scorched Earth, Danielle L. Jensen
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Scorched Earth

Author: Danielle L. Jensen

Narrator: Jeanette Illidge, Stephanie Willis, Torian Brackett, Will Damron

Unabridged: 33 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/05/2025


Synopsis

The thrilling finale to #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen's Dark Shores series, which Sarah J. Maas calls "everything I look for in a fantasy novel." This program features multicast narration.

Lydia and Killian escaped their enemy’s grasp, but not without consequences. While they race to destroy the blight, Lydia fights an internal war against the Corrupter’s influence knowing defeat means death for those she loves. Tormented by a battle that can’t be won with blades, Killian must find the queen they risked everything to rescue without falling prey to Corrupter’s weapons, both living and dead.

Teriana and Marcus thwarted assassination, but now must live with the dark truths that have been revealed. As Teriana hunts for allies, she must face the dire circumstances of her imprisoned people, driving her to strike a dangerous deal with the Empire. Consumed by guilt over his crimes, Marcus embarks on an ambitious campaign to save those he condemned, which risks him becoming the conqueror the Empire desires him to be.

With the blight consuming everything in its path and the Empire crushing everyone who stands before it, Reath is falling beneath the tide of evil. Secrets will be revealed that break hearts even as they forge new alliances, but only the greatest sacrifices of all will turn the tide in the battle for the liberty of every nation on Reath.

"This beautifully written fantasy is enhanced by its narration." —AudioFile on Dark Skies

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

About Danielle L. Jensen

Danielle L. Jensen is a master of weaving intricate fantasy worlds where fierce heroines, cunning villains, and impossible choices collide. Best known for her bestselling The Bridge Kingdom series, she crafts stories filled with political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and heart-pounding adventure. With a background in finance and a lifelong passion for storytelling, Danielle seamlessly blends strategy with imagination, creating narratives that feel as sharp as they are enchanting. When she's not conjuring new realms, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family in Calgary, Alberta. Her work continues to captivate readers who crave immersive fantasy with a thrilling emotional edge.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Clace on August 28, 2025

I'm not even joking when I say this; this book was the best conclusion to a series that I have ever read. It the series justice in every single aspect. This was epic fantasy done right. rtc __ I read the 24 chapter excerpt and omg my mind is blown away cuz those 24 chapters were insanely good, like yo......more

Goodreads review by Lucie on August 25, 2025

I received a sampler of this book via NetGalley (thank you, Orbit Books). All thoughts and opinions are my own. ✅ 4 POVs ✅ Pace and action ✅ Plot ✅ Politics and betrayals ✅ World-building ✅ Some magic ✅ Romance ✅ Found family / Strong bonds ❗️❗️Trigger warnings: deaths (during battles, lapidation, hanging, a......more

Goodreads review by ⁠*⁠♡Lilac⁠*⁠♡ on August 11, 2025

Another series that I would tell everyone TO RUN AND READ......more

Goodreads review by Elena on August 26, 2025

Absolute freaking masterpiece. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole 750 pages HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?? 😂 I had to take a few breaks of reading because of all the anxiety. The world building, plot and characters (+development) simply a 10/10. The sad: Four years of waiting and not even one c......more

Goodreads review by Laura (Hiatus) on August 11, 2025

WOW! I am in awe.......more


Quotes

"Jensen tosses readers right back into the action. . . A big, bold send-off for beloved characters."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Dark Shores series:

“Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down—I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar worldbuilding and multidimensional characters. . . . A gripping introduction to a new series."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"This epic first installment in a new series from Jensen features stunning worldbuilding, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss."—Booklist

"This is a lush, imaginative world, and as the focus shifts between Teriana and Marcus, it becomes clear that the readers are only getting a glimpse of its complicated history and mythology.... Their secrets don’t, of course, stop Teriana and Marcus from embarking on a steamy romance, and fans of Rutkoski’s sighworthy The Winner’s Kiss and the high-stakes sea adventure of Levenseller’s Daughter of the Pirate King will want to know where Marcus and Teriana journey to next." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The plot's twists and turns and fantastical elements add to the allure of this thrilling story. Exhilarating fantasy-adventure romance for fans of Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King, Alexandra Christo's To Kill a Kingdom, or Natalie C. Parker's Seafire. Readers will eagerly await the next book in the series."—School Library Journal