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The Beasts We Raise

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The Beasts We Raise

By: D. L. Taylor
Narrated by: Brenda Scott Wlazlo, Jake Chronister
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About this listen

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic . . . a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones on The Beasts We Bury

Marry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her heart. The heart-shattering conclusion to this dark fantasy duology is perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, Tricia Levenseller, and Brigid Kemmerer.

Newly-appointed Prime Mancella is desperate to keep the peace within her realm and within herself. Having recently acquired the power to physically split into separate versions of herself, her identity is beginning to fracture—along with her land, which is on the brink of war. The only semblance of normalcy in her life is her budding romance with thief-turned-confidant, Silver. . . at least until the mysterious Prime Reltas arrives at her doorstep asking, or rather demanding, her hand in marriage.

If Mance wants to avoid a fight that will devastate her realm, she’ll have to consider the proposal. Even if it destroys Silver. But Mance isn't ready to give up just yet. Desperate to free herself from the betrothal, Mance must seek allyship from other Primes and learn to control her new magic. If she fails, her decision to refuse Reltas's proposal will implode the delicate state of affairs across the realms, setting off a catastrophic war—and shatter two hearts in the process.

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Critic reviews

Praise for The Beasts We Bury:

A Goodreads Most Anticipated Romantasy Novel

A Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Romantasy Book

"[Will] appeal to fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Adrienne Young." —BCCB

"[A] whirlwind romantic fantasy debut." —Publishers Weekly

"A fun, classic YA fantasy romp that I absolutely raced through." —Sarah Underwood, New York Times-bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

"The Beasts We Bury captured me with its world of unique and terrible magic . . . Enchanting debut." —Erin Beaty, author of the Traitor's Kiss trilogy and the Blood and Moonlight duology

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic, The Beasts We Bury is a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones

"[R]eaders will be satisfied with the fast-paced, action-packed plot of this series starter." —Booklist

"[For] teen ­readers looking for their next enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy." —School Library Journal

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