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The Prison Healer

A dark, gripping YA fantasy from bestselling author Lynette Noni

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By: Lynette Noni
Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge
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 Everyone who goes to Zallindov dies. Everyone, that is, except Kiva. Lynette Noni weaves a masterful and action-packed narrative that will take readers on a roller coaster of twists, turns, and thrills and sweep them up in a love story for the ages.

At Zalindov, the only person you can trust is yourself.

Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan is a survivor. For ten years, she has worked as the healer in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, making herself indispensable. Kept afloat by messages of hope from her family, Kiva has one goal and one goal only: stay alive.

Then one day the infamous Rebel Queen arrives at the prison on death's door and Kiva receives a new message: Don't let her die. We are coming.

The queen is sentenced to the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals. Aware the sickly queen has little chance of making it through the Trials alive, Kiva volunteers to take her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.

But no one has ever survived.

And with an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva's heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can't escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.

From bestselling Australian author Lynette Noni comes a masterful and action-packed YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Sabaa Tahir.

'A marvelous and inventive storyteller' Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

(P) 2021 HarperCollins Publishers©2021 Lynette Noni Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt Royalty

Critic reviews

** Praise for Lynette Noni **
Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
Lynette Noni is a master at her craft. The Medoran Chronicles have richly developed characters, superb world-building that makes you feel like you're actually there, and stories that pack a punch, full of emotion and thrills. Highly recommended!
Lynette Noni is a very talented writer. Her books tell stories that draw you in and refuse to let go. Her characters are memorable and quick to surprise. I cannot wait to see what she will do next
Lynette Noni's compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end
Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and won't let go!
When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don't hesitate: jump in and enjoy
Lynette Noni weaves an atmospheric and gripping tale of survival, intrigue and romance in this beautifully-crafted fantasy adventure
Full of mystery and action with a super cast of new characters you can't help but fall in love with . . . This is a must read for lovers of tournaments, high stakes, and exciting action!
Impressive . . . A meaty and satisfying jailhouse shock
It really paves the way for a thrilling, action-packed sequel with plenty of complicated character dynamics and conflicted loyalties. This is a YA fantasy series that has so much promise and potential
A strong storyline and well-drawn characters combine with the dark setting to produce a very entertaining opener to a trilogy that will allow the author time to expand the political world outside Zalindov, with its warring factions and ever-shifting alliances... Kiva's place in all this becomes clear in a late twist that left me very much wanting more of Lynette Noni's dark vision of a world where politics combines with elemental power into a very effective and entrancing adventure alongside a hint of developing romance
Fantastic fantasy with a great plot
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Loved everything about this book from start to finish! Great narration and I’m jumping straight to book 2!

Phenomenal YA FANTASY

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Nothing. I really enjoyed the book. Would highly recommend to any fantasy lover who also enjoys a bit of romance.


Unexpected twists. Very likeable…and hateable characters.

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This book was such a struggle to finish, not only because the narrator has a very slow, monotone voice which makes all the characters sound the same, but also because the story telling takes an age to go anywhere. The ending just annoyed me, I can't really explain why without spoilers. Certain parts were really repetitive and were dwelled on too long.

Sooo boring

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The story was AMAZING I was hooked right away and started the next book as soon as this one finished!
the performance was a bit odd and sounded a bit robotic but i upped my speed from 1.5x to 1.7x and it was fine then :)

loved this book!

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I loved this book and all the characters in it. And what a twist at the end. Wasn’t expecting that! Not sure I’m happy about the lie and what’s really going on but guess it will be explained in the second book.

Wow!!

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