Listen up, folks, because I've got a story that'll have you on the edge of your seat for a solid 10 hours and 28 minutes. This audiobook, narrated by the talented Brittany Pressley, is here to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the treacherous world of Tilla, a girl who knows all too well that being a bastard truly blows.
Tilla's life isn't a walk in the park, my friends. Sure, her father, Lord Kent of the Western Province, loved her as a child, but when those pesky trueborn children came along, she got cast aside like yesterday's news. Now sixteen, Tilla spends her days exploring mysterious tunnels beneath the castle with her stablehand half-brother, Jax. But it's her nights that take the cake – drowning her sorrows with the servants, only to pass out on Jax's floor while her own luxurious bedroom collects dust.
What Tilla yearns for deep down in her soul is a place by her father's side, feasting with the rest of the esteemed family. Instead, she finds herself sitting with the other bastards, including the lovestruck Miles of House Hampstedt, who has been carrying a torch for Tilla since they were both knee-high to a grasshopper. Oh, young love.
But hold on to your hats, because everything changes at a feast in honor of the enigmatic Princess Lyriana's visit. This princess, bless her heart, shakes things up when she decides to plunk herself down at none other than the notorious Bastards' Table. And wouldn't you know it, before Tilla can even process what's happening, she's in charge of taking the sheltered princess on a wild late-night adventure.
Joining Tilla and Lyriana are Jax, Miles, and Zell – another bastard, but this time a fierce Zitochi warrior hailing from the north. Little do they know that this daring escapade will lead them to a trouble they were never meant to witness. You see, rebellion is brewing in the west, and a brutal coup leaves Lyriana's uncle, the Royal Archmagus, dead. And guess who's next on the chopping block? Yep, you guessed it – Lyriana herself.
Now, our ragtag group of misfits must flee for their lives, constantly evading the wrath of merciless mercenaries. If that wasn't enough, their own parents have put a hefty price on their heads in a desperate attempt to stop the king and his overpowering Royal Mages from discovering their deep, dark secrets.
But fear not, dear listeners, because these bastards are no ordinary bunch. They realize that their united strength is the key to preventing a catastrophic civil war that would tear their kingdom apart – that is if they can make it in time to warn the king. Oh, and of course, if they can survive the treacherous journey that lies ahead.
So, fasten your seatbelts, my friends, because this audiobook is about to take you on a heart-pounding adventure filled with danger, loyalty, and a desperate fight against the forces that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear. Don't miss out on this thrilling tale narrated by the incredible Brittany Pressley. Strap in and get ready for an epic journey like no other.
