Book description
To Poison a King Review
S.G. Prince delivers a compelling adult fantasy romance that subverts expectations from its opening pages. What begins as a straightforward assassination attempt transforms into something far more complex-a slow-burn story of redemption, healing, and unexpected connection.
Selene's position as royal physician creates immediate tension when she's drawn into her mother's conspiracy to poison the king. Prince skillfully handles the aftermath: instead of dying, the king survives but paralyzed, fully aware of the betrayal. This twist propels the narrative into uncharted territory, forcing both characters into an intimate dynamic neither expected.
The rehabilitation arc spans years, allowing genuine character development rarely seen in faster-paced fantasies. Selene's internal struggle between duty and deception drives the emotional core, while the king's gradual transformation from vengeful ruler to vulnerable man feels authentic and earned.
Prince's background in character-driven storytelling shows throughout. The enemies-to-lovers progression moves at a deliberate pace that serves the material well, building tension through psychological complexity rather than external action. Supporting elements like found family themes and magical healing enhance without overwhelming the central relationship.
The audiobook format particularly benefits from Prince's attention to internal monologue and emotional nuance. Listeners will appreciate how the medium captures Selene's growing attachment and the king's slow reawakening to trust.
While the 4.2-star rating reflects minor pacing issues for some readers, the consensus praises Prince's mature approach to difficult themes and her ability to create genuine emotional investment. This standalone succeeds where many series fail: making readers care deeply about characters' inner lives.
A thoughtful fantasy that rewards patience and emotional engagement.
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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
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
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