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Deathbound

The Eynhallow Saga, Part 1

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Deathbound

By: Heather Palmer
Narrated by: Freya Mavor, Jessie Mei Li
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Audible presents the start of a thrilling new enemies to lovers, sapphic romantasy trilogy, for fans of Sarah J Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Rebecca Yarros, performed by Jessie Mei Li (SHADOW AND BONE) and Freya Mavor (INDUSTRY)

In the kingdom of Eynhallow, Princess Ythsie is preparing to choose a husband, in order to secure the kingdom’s future. Everything changes when Stroma, a skilled fighter from a remote village, becomes her new bodyguard. As mysterious deaths rock the palace, Ythsie and Stroma uncover a web of ancient magic and deadly court intrigue. The princess discovers she has a rare and dangerous gift - the ability to communicate with the Deathless, Eynhallow's cursed undead army.

Amidst the chaos, rivalry blossoms into romance between the princess and her loyal squire. With enemies closing in and the fate of the kingdom at stake, Ythsie and Stroma must navigate treacherous alliances, their growing feelings for each other, and their own destinies. How far will they go to protect their love and save their homeland?

©2024 Heather Palmer (P)2025 Audible Ltd. Action & Adventure Fantasy LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Deathbound drew me in with the stunning worldbuilding and strong characters and kept me hooked with the political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and the mysterious forces looming in Eynhallow. A must read for those who like their fantasy a little dark...and deadly!

Darkly beautiful, fast-paced, and full of intrigue

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okay the English accents saying random Scots words at beginning bugged me, but OMFG isn't it great to hear a book in British English performed in British English. I must admit took me a while to realise there were 2 voice artists.
I must admit I wasn't looking for much, but it had me hooked, totally emersed in the story, listened right through and was actually upset the book ended so abruptly with no guide as to when the next is out. (Paper version of this on order)
unlike many of the books currently on offer of this genre you don't need to know any previous law about any supernatural creatures, it stands alone in its own world. I honestly cannot rave enough about it.

found by mistake, hooked from beginning

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a glorious fantasy about a princess and her knight beautifully narrated and with necromancy, magic, and romance! can't wait for part 2

gorgeous fantasy I tore through in a day!

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I loved the performance of this and how the character’s story unfolded. The acting was great and I enjoyed the way it switched between the character’s perspectives. This was really well paced and the story kept me gripped the whole way. I’m really looking forward to the next books.

The only thing I would say is the gaps between the character’s perspectives are a bit too long and you question whether you’ve accidentally paused the book.

A sweet sapphic story

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Enjoyed this, a fitting start to what I would imagine will become an epic saga if it continues in the same vein, very much worth the credit😁👍🏻

Cracking story

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This is my first book in this genre, and I fell in love with this world.

The fighting is raw and visceral, the romance simmered with longing, and the descriptions of the clothing are captivating.

The dynamic between Ythsie and Stroma feels so real, and their friendships with Pen are just as compelling.

The voice artists are fantastic and the subtle use of music and sound effects added to the story’s rich, immersive feel. It’s all so cinematic—I can easily imagine a three-season series bringing it to life on screen.

And I’d love to get my hands on a physical copy one day! In the meantime, I’ll wait patiently for the next book. Thank you!

Utterly consumed by this world

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A bit vague on how the two main characters fell in love, but still a good story

Solid novel

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Loved the characters, storyline and unexpected twists in the plot, can't wait to find out what happens next.

Brilliant story

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Really enjoyable! Kept forgetting who was who character wise, but overall it was fantastic and very gripping!

Loved it

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well read and an amazing story can't wait to get the rest of the saga

interestingly good

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