Book description
# A Realm Undone: Fantasy That Hits Different
The audiobook experience that kept me up way past my bedtime
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Let me be upfront: I've been burned by fantasy audiobooks before. Too often, they're either painfully slow or so rushed you miss crucial world-building details. A Realm Undone? This one grabbed me from the opening lines and didn't let go.
## What Makes This One Special
First-time author J.L. Lienhardt doesn't just throw magic and monsters at you. There's real weight to the conflict here:
Alia's complicated relationship with her homeland feels authentic, not manufactured for drama
The magical politics actually make sense (a rarity in fantasy)
Lena's illness adds genuine stakes that aren't just "save the world" generic
## The Narration Game
I listened to the audiobook version, and wow. The narrator captures Alia's weariness perfectly - you feel every year of exile and every sleepless night worrying about her daughter. When the action hits, it's crisp and clear. No muddy dialogue or confusing character voices here.
## The Mother-Daughter Dynamic
This is where A Realm Undone really shines. Alia isn't your typical chosen one. She's a mother first, magical badass second. Her decisions make sense because they're rooted in protecting her kid, not some prophecy nobody asked for.
The tension between her personal vendetta against Mandal and Lena's medical needs creates this delicious moral complexity that most fantasy skips entirely.
## Real Talk: The Magic System
Here's what I appreciated - the magic isn't just "she's powerful, trust me." You understand the cost of Alia's abilities, both politically and personally. The author does the work so you don't have to guess.
## Bottom Line
If you're tired of fantasy that feels like it's checking boxes, A Realm Undone offers something genuinely fresh. It's got the epic scope you want with the emotional depth you need.
Perfect for listeners who want their fantasy served with real stakes and zero plot armor.
Coming 2026 from Rising Action Publishing - mark your calendars.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience