I overall enjoyed the audiobook but there were a few instances of shifting and swallowing noises. The story itself was unique and not something i often read in fantasy. The main characters are likeable but I didn't completely feel engaged with them. It also did feel a bit longwinded at times which slowed the pace of the story.
Thank you for the audio arc in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, narrator did a fantastic job and I would recommend the audiobook, even though I would have appreciated a glossary at the beginning to avoid confusion. I wonder if there's one in the physical copy.
I'm not sure I can recommend the book itself though. The ending is just so abrupt and unsatisfying. 19 and a half hour audiobook and that's it? Terrible. The description says it's a standalone so that's how I'm going to review it. As a standalone I hate it. I also hate when a book is said to be a standalone only for it to have and ending which basically says it's a series.
The dynamic between Karys and Ferain is the highlight of this book for me and the only reason it's not a one star.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.