The story was engaging, unexpected, dark, and an all-around fantasy treasure chest of reading.

The best part is that it was well deserved. It took til just now for me to “get it”, no title, no author, I guess it could be said it was “Unspoken.” Genious marketing. Just a bad ass orc tooth, with gold bands, and some amazing quotes from some very well-known authors. In the months leading up to release date, The cover…yes, that cover, was popping up with no title, or author. I don’t think there was a book, that had a more memorable marketing and social media campaign last year, than The Unspoken Name. Fabulous, in every meaning of the word.' (Jenn Lyons, author of Ruin of Kings )Īwesome fantasy feast! A.K. 'Hooked me in from the first page and never let go.

' (Arkady Martine, author of A Memory Called Empire ) 'In the vein of Le Guin's magnificent Tombs of Atuan - if Arha the Eaten One got to grow up to be a swordswoman mercenary in thrall to her dubious wizard mentor. Topple an empire, and help him reclaim his seat of power.īut Csorwe will soon learn - gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin - the wizard's loyal sword. What if you knew how and when you will die?Ĭsorwe does - she will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice.īut on the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate.

Larkwood's The Unspoken Name is a stunning debut fantasy about a young priestess sentenced to die, who at the last minute escapes her fate only to become an assassin for the wizard who saved her. Most importantly, Jay's narration captures Csorwe's manner and personality as she transforms from a meek priestess to a formidable character.' ( AudioFile Magazine)Ī. Jay captures the growing affection and trust between Csorwe and those she enlists to help her. 'Narrator Avita Jay manages a large cast of characters in this fantasy.

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