The Obsidian Tower, Melissa Caruso
The Obsidian Tower, Melissa Caruso
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The Obsidian Tower

Author: Melissa Caruso

Narrator: Senn Annis

Unabridged: 14 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/19/2020

Synopsis

One woman will either save an entire continent or completely destroy it in a captivating epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic.Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war—nothing must unseal the door.Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years.As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unreal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands—and unleash a threat that could doom the world to fall to darkness.

About Melissa Caruso

Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. Melissa has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid LARPer and tabletop gamer. She graduated with honors in Creative Writing from Brown University and has an MFA in Fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Melissa’s first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar Award for best fantasy debut.

About Senn Annis

Senn Annis is an award-nominated professional audiobook narrator who loves performing hopeful girls and women who are discovering themselves and heroines saving the universe. Her bachelor's degree in English literature coupled with a decade of stage performance in the circus led her to a career in audiobook narration. From trapeze artist to storyteller, she brings a sense of adventure to every performance.

Reviews

Goodreads review by LIsa Noell "Rocking the chutzpah!"

My thanks to Orbit Fantasy, Melissa Caruso and Netgalley. I flat out loved this book! Heck, I'm as surprised as anyone. I would love to say that I was expecting nothing but awesomeness. That would be a lie. I really did expect some teenage angst, bad romance and a whole lot of suck! No, these people......more

Goodreads review by James

I received an uncorrected proof copy of The Obsidian Tower in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Melissa Caruso and Orbit Books. "There are two kinds of magic. There is the kind that lifts you up and fills you with wonder, saving you when all is lost or opening doors to new worlds of possibil......more

Goodreads review by Ash

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. DNF at ~40%. I tried to read this one and DNF’d around 30%. I felt bad, picked it up to try again, got another 10% of the way through, and decided that this book really isn’t doing it for me right now......more

Goodreads review by Angelica

I've said it before, I say it again I read novels for the purpose of entertainment. And I was not entertained. First, let me point out that my rating of this book is based entirely on the fact that I was bored while reading. If a book bores me, that's usually a book that gets a low rating from me. I......more

Quotes

“A must-read for all fantasy fans.” Emily A. Duncan, New York Times bestselling author

“Block out time to binge this can’t-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster—a must-read!” C. L. Polk, World Fantasy Award–winning author

“Surprising and delightful.” Tara Sim, author of Scavenge the Stars

“Brimming with delights: gripping suspense, bombastic magic, political scheming, fascinating creatures, and ill-advised romance.” Jon Skovron, author of The Ranger of Marzanna

“Sparkling. Full of political intrigue and magical chaos.” Rowenna Miller, author of Torn

“The Obsidian Tower caught me on page one.” Carol Berg, author of Dust and Light

“A classic, breathtaking adventure that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan.” Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand

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