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Gifted & Talented

By: Olivie Blake
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Succession meets magic in Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake. This is the story of three siblings who, upon the death of their father, are forced to reckon with their long-festering rivalries, dangerous abilities and the crushing weight of all their unrealized adolescent potential.

Where there’s a will, there’s a war.

Thayer Wren, brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech, is dead. As the ‘father of modern technology,’ he leaves an incredible legacy. But which of his three telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children could inherit the Wrenfare throne?

Meredith, head of her own profitable company, has recently cured mental illness. If only her journalist ex-boyfriend wasn’t set on exposing what she really is: a total fraud. Arthur, second-youngest congressman ever, wants to do everything right. Except his wife might be leaving, and he’s losing his re-election campaign. Heading Wrenfare could relaunch his sinking ship. Eilidh was a world-famous ballerina, until a life-altering injury. Gaining the company might finally validate her worth.

On the pipeline of gifted kid to clinically depressed adult, nobody wins. Yet as they gather to read his final words, which Wren will come out on top?

This is a compulsive contemporary fantasy of family, twisted love and dangerous secrets from a writer at the height of her powers.

Praise for Gifted & Talented

‘Addictively entertaining, this is Blake at the height of her abilities’ – Ava Reid, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lady Macbeth

‘Utterly brilliant’ – Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings

‘A timely tale of greed, ambition and rivalry . . . terrific’ – M. L. Rio, bestselling author of If We Were Villains

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I had absolutely no idea what I was stepping into with this book, but Blake doesn’t ease you in gently—she throws you into the fire and makes you feel.

The narration holds its own against the emotional intensity of the story. The voices carry a weight that suits the material perfectly, and it helps you stay grounded when the plot starts spiralling (which it does—repeatedly).

Tragic, complex, and layered with emotion, this is one for the listener who craves psychological depth and beautifully damaged characters. Highly recommended if you’re up for something heavy and emotional.

Tragedy, twists & talents

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The beginning of the book was a bit confusing, especially when it came to the magic system. At first, I wasn’t sure if the story was set in a world where magic is real or if it was more of a contemporary science that only seems like magic—sort of a “magic-tech” hybrid.

However, as I read on—particularly when Meradeth first revealed her magic to Jamie—I realized that the characters, including the siblings, actually possess real, innate magical abilities. That moment helped clarify a lot about the worldbuilding.

I also have to say I loved the audiobook narrator. She really helped ease me into the story and made the confusing parts much more enjoyable to get through.

I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it

Great book, confusing start

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