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The Kingdom of Askara has been torn apart by conflict for centuries, where humans exist as subservient beings to their werewolf masters. Legend says it will only be able to heal itself when an Alpha King and a pure omega are mated and crowned together, but a pure omega hasn't been born in over a thousand years. Luca is an Alpha-heir eagerly awaiting the choosing ceremony on his 25th birthday and the gifts granted by whichever omega he mates. His small pack is destitute due to the decisions of its ruling council, but being only an Alpha-heir, he has no authority to challenge them. Not until now - this moment he has waited a long time for. Kit grew up as a street-rat, an unlicensed human who would never be more than a slave for whichever master owns him. Then one day he came across a young Alpha-heir, attacked and dying of poison, and found out their fates were suddenly entwined. Luca needs to take over his pack and save his people. He cannot afford to be distracted. But when he meets Kit, he develops abilities indicating he is not just a pack Alpha, but the King his world has needed for a thousand years. Is Kit really the cause of Luca's newfound power, the true mate he needs? How is it possible when the young man isn't even a werewolf, and as merely a human, a mating is not only forbidden, but for Kit, a sentence of death?

©2017 Victoria Sue (P)2017 Victoria Sue Fantasy Romance Fiction Royalty Wolf Shifter Werewolf Paranormal
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My first MPreg story and my first book by Victoria Sue. 
The world building is excellent. In the Kingdom of Askara Werewolf's rule and take humans as servants or slaves beaten and controlled in all aspects of life. Luca is betrayed by his brother and left for dead. He is rescued by Kit, at the detriment to himself. Kit tells him that he will be the Alpha King. Years later they meet again and sparks fly. I've never really been tempted by MPreg stories but I like the way this one is done.

There is so much here, betrayal, politics, espionage, fated mates, jealousy, love, misunderstanding, kindness and passion. An enjoyable shifter fantasy that has a fairy tale qualities. I quite enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the next book.

Joel Leslie the ultimate showman brings all these aspects alive. Listening to him being an elder statesman one minute and a young girl next is magical. Perfect intonation swept me along with the story, many times I had to just stop what I was doing and listen spellbound. Definitely listening to this story again.

I was given a copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyable shifter story

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The summary of the book itself read like a dream, a combination of all my guilty pleasures. I really wanted to listen but admit I was hesitant to buy as Joel Leslie narrated the story. I'd only heard one of his narrations (Hidden In darkness) and hated it unfortunately, with the main characters sounding so fake and forced, like the main male leads from Everyone Loves Raymond. So I went into his dubious but Joel Leslie is AMAZING here! The main characters have beautiful voices and every single sub character has their own individual accent or tone that helps you identify them, give them their own character. He even differentiates between regions so you instantly know the different dialects and that is such a skilful thing to do. I would even say the way he works this piece is one of the most varied and talented reads I've ever listened to (and I've listen to a lot). Maybe Hidden in Darkness was just a bad day for him or maybe I just didn't gel with it but his read of this story, Alpha King is astounding and so beautiful I cannot fault him. Will definitely try his other reads.
As for the story itself, it was everything I loved in a shifter story. Wolves, mates, omegas, alphas, a strong omega that stands against adversity without being obnoxious or overpowering. Luca and Kit were beautifully real and flawed and sweet and I loved every second of this story. Kudos to the author and to Joel Leslie they made an excellent team and if you like shifter/omega stories you must listen to this.

Much better than expected!

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This is book 1 in the Kingdom of Askara series and what a fabulous way to start. We have an intriguing story of werewolves and humans, one in which wolves rule over them. The world building is excellent, detailed enough for you to become immersed in the world, but not so different that it will feel unfamiliar to those of you who read/ listen to a lot of shifter/human stories. This is also a great love story between Luca and Kit. Luca becoming the Alpha King and Kit his pure omega. I loved this part of the world with the omega's each having a different gift/ ability. If you love mpreg, this is definitely going to be right up your street. I've not read/listened to a better mpreg book. The cast of secondary characters really bring this kingdom to life. Joel Leslie's narration is spot on, his pacing and timing are impeccable. His voicing of Kit portrays all of Kit's fragility, vulnerability and naïveté. He also has distinct character voices for the rest of the cast, so it's always easy to hear who is speaking. It's not too long a listen at 8 hours 16 mins but long enough for you to fall in love with Kit and Luca and with the kingdom of Askara. Victoria Sue has woven a great story of conflict and betrayl but with love and resolution overcoming. Performed by Joel this is a truly great shifter listen. Straight onto The Alpha Heir ( Kingdom of Askara book 2). Highly Recommended!

Wonderful world building

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This was pure soppy, angsty, fun escapism and exactly what I needed this evening. 😃 Also helped that I could listen to the narration in one sitting while doing other chores. Will look out for Asher and Sam's story.

escapism

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If you could sum up The Alpha King in three words, what would they be?

I really enjoyed listening to this book, Narrared by Joel Leslie( who has such a awesome voice and he really gets the characters voices.
The Alpha King is about Luca and Kit, Kit is a human omega, Luca is the alpha, when they meet up by chance after seven years(of a brief meeting ) they know they are mates, but didn't know that Luca and Kit power together will be so strong.
Luca becomes Alpha King and Kit is a pure omega, their bond is so strong that they can lead humans and wolves to live side by side. I love shifters books. This drew me in so much that I listen with joy. Congratulations Victoria Sue and Joel Leslie for a very enjoyable book

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both Luca and Kit Luca made many foolish mistakes. But they grew together

What about Joel Leslie’s performance did you like?

Joel Lesie, he really gave the book depth, and drew me into the book

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Like I've said really enjoyable book

Such a great to listen to

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