Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

book 1 -
Such an interesting story, I love the characters. The romance was beautiful. The writing incredible and detailed descriptions so I could imagine I was always in the story and feeling everything as the characters did. I really enjoyed listening to this, and i definitely want to physically read it in the future. I recommend !

Book 2 -
A great continuation to the first book I felt like the storyline moved to wrap up the relationship really well, it wasn’t easy but it also wasn’t frustrating and dumb. The descriptions of the lands were amazing!! I felt like I could see it myself ! Although I didn’t want to imagine the spider because of my arachnophobia hahahahah. I especially love the characters in this and it’s so great to learn so much more in the story.

Book 3 -
Mystery’s are unraveling, I do prefer the story following the first two characters but I do still really like these ones and the relationship between the main two is amazing. The writer does an amazing job in all the books with the relationships they’re so great. And I’m soooo curious on what happens next!

I'll be publishing my review on Goodreads and StoryGraph 30th October and on Tik tok most likely will add to a monthly wrap up post with review the beginning of November. Also seperatley reviewing the books on good reads and StoryGraph on 30th Oct, 31st Oct and 1st Nov

"Faceless," which is a culmination of three books, offers a perfect mix of adventure, magic, and heart. It’s a well-written YA fantasy that’s both adventurous and fun, with a romance that left me smiling. The worldbuilding is rich, with vividly described magical realms and well-crafted characters that feel real and relatable. Leisa is specifically relatable because she is stubborn and even a little snarky :)

Thank you, #NetGalley and #PageNinePress, for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I went into this audiobook not knowing it was the first 3 books in the series together. But I am liking the story and glad I get the first 3 all in 1 go! Story is a great blend of fantasy and romance (not spicy!) It seems there are 3 more books in the series and one couple's story line is cut off a bit since it takes place in books 3 and 4, so I will need to get the rest of the books soon to finish. Solid, enjoyable series!

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the audio for review.

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1. The Faceless Mage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The faceless mage is a fun and engaging read with a unique twist to the YA romantasy genre. Leisa is the body guard in charge of keeping the princess safe with her unique hidden talent and Kyrion is the night elf stuck in an enchanted suit of armor magically bound to the whims of a tyrannical king.

2. The unseen heir ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book 2 follows Leisa and Kyrion as they cross the border into the realm of the night elves. I was enjoying the start of this book but once the plot finally started to get a little gritty, the conclusion came rushing to the reader all at once rather than unfold on page. I think we missed some important story telling and I wanted a bit more resolution. This is the end of Leisa and Kyrions story but we still never found out about Leisa’s magic and family.

3. The hidden queen⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Princess Evaraine has bowed to the threats against her people and accepted the betrothal of her enemies son.
The chemistry between the two MCs is less swoony and tangible as Leisa and Kyrions. The world building expanded in this book and we learn more about the magic but still left with loads of questions.

Overall, I was so excited about the concept and ideas in book 1, I do feel like the series is lacking some action and it feels low stakes even though there’s a whole kingdom at stake. I’ve heard the final 3 books is where the series really shines so I’m really excited to get onto the next one.

Why is this soooo GOOD?!? This is a fantastic high fantasy. It’s easy to follow which sometimes high fantasy isn’t. I cannot comment on some people’s review on the writing because the story and plot were so good I didn’t notice anything else. It’s the first book that has really drawn me in lately. The narrator for the audiobook is solid, although initially I was confused when it switched to the MMC POV, I appreciated that the narrator didn’t try to fake a male voice though. She is easy to listen to and has kept me captivated with the story. For the vibes this is a definite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. For my other romance girls, know that romance is a subplot, not the main plot.

"Faceless" begins with a young woman princess named, Evaraine, being asked to visit their neighboring kingdom in order to assess the possibility of an arranged marriage between their kingdoms. However, Evaraine has a weak disposition, so her bodyguard, Leisa, is tasked to go in her place. Leisa is in a unique position to help Evaraine because Leisa is a shape-shifter; she can change her face and body to appear exactly like anyone else. Through the three stories included in this audiobook, Leisa and Evarine are forced to confront their fears and limitations as they navigate the tense political climate with the neighboring kingdom.

Includes:
- elves, fae, shapeshifters, magic casters, wyverns, and more
- three books in one!
- a tortured and broken man
- a kingdom built on lies
- story arcs about believing in oneself
- two kingdoms at odds
- a fight against prejudice and bigotry
- TW: forced servitude

I really enjoyed "Faceless." It was such a treat when I realized it was a collection of three books in one. I particularly enjoyed Leisa's story arc and the way she comes to terms with her abilities and embraces her differences as a strength. I also really appreciated the Raven's POV. His perspective brought so much depth to the storyline and his character was a great example of the downfall of hubris, but also the willingness to grow and change for the better.

All three of these stories are romantasies, but each of the romances are slow burns and take a few appreciated and unexpected turns. The world-building and magic systems aren't particularly impressive, but that's not really the point of these books.

I received this audiobook as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Kenley Davidson, and Dreamscape Select for the opportunity to review this book. This review has been posted to GoodReads check out my profile https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62314863 and it will be posted to my bookstagram account https://www.instagram.com/tinynightingales/

I love a strong FMC in a romantasy book who is not afraid to stand their ground.

When I first saw that this was three books into one, I was curious to see how well it would flow, even from all the same series. And to my surprise, it was done really well. Definitely worth the listen!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the audiobook!

Faceless: Legends of Abreia is the first 3 books in a completed 6 book fantasy romance series


- Book 1 - The Faceless Mage
- Book 2 - The Unseen Heir
- Book 3 - The Hidden Queen


Expectations:


• Warring Kingdoms
• Forbidden Love
• Sassy Strong FMC's
• He fell first
• Slow-burn Romance
• Enemies to attraction
• Magic
• Arranged Marriage
• Untrustworthy Monarchy
• Fated mates (personally suspected)
• Fake Family
• Greedy monarchs
• Wyverns
• Magic
• Mysterious lineage


Book 1: The Faceless Mage: The FMC Leisa is a mirror mage who is Princess Evaraine of Farhall's body guard and pretends to be her in order to spy on the Kingdom of Garimore before accepting a marriage proposal from the youngest prince of the Kingdom. They don’t trust the King (warranted). While she is there, she has 24/7 "protection" aka babysat by a mysterious large man named The Raven who wears full armor and no one can see him and he doesn’t speak, but after receiving a gift from the princesses betrothed prince, suddenly can she and the Raven know each others feelings and then they find they can speak to one another as well. Both with this odd realization, their relationship gets confusing and unexpectedly personal. Can Leisa continue this false identity now that the Raven knows some of her secrets (she has magic and the King hunts and kills them), or will he turn her into the King who seems to control him.


Book 2: The Unseen Heir: Leisa and The Raven- Kyrion's story continues and are now aligned. He owes her a debt for helping free him from the magical bind the King of Garimore put him under that had him trapped to do as he wished. He is a night elf prince and they return to his home Dunmaren—Kingdom of Shadows to a suspicious and not so welcome return after 10 years missing. Her life is in danger and so are her people back home. Out of honor to protect her kingdom and adopted family, she feels she must leave Kyrion and return to warn her king of all she knows to keep them safe. Rather than a warm welcome, she is held prisoner for leaving her assignment at the other kingdom while Kyrion deals with is own kingdoms deceitful family who took over with ill intentions. Both long to be together, but must try to save their kingdoms.


Book 3: The Hidden Queen- Focuses on the real Princess Evaraine of align who is still betrothed to a playboy prince she has never met. Her hand is being forced to align with the Kingdom of Garimore but the alliance is more of a takeover and they don't know her secret. That she too has magic. The prince she is meant to marry leaves and the Kingdom not only is searching for her, but watching her closely. The older prince whom she corresponded with as a young child after he mother passed away isn't as soft spoken as he once was. Hardened by his fathers rule, she fears she cannot trust him but he also feels something is wrong. Things are not adding up and his father is keeping secrets and running the kingdom in a way that is not just. His mother the Queen also is acting odd and she confides in him that he is not the same man he once was. He battles with what is right for the kingdom and what his heart is telling him. The princess is not as meek as he once thought. She has a smart mind and sharp tongue. Perhaps she is more than she appears. They find that they both have things to lose with their kingdoms and will do what it takes to make things right.

To be honest, I have never had to do an ARC review of 3 books that were compacted into one audio-book before so it was strange (and long) to do a recap on them all. I enjoyed all three books immensely and plan on reading the rest of this series. The magic is is interesting and the characters have layers. Apologies for leaving out a few character names since it was an audiobook, I wasn't even going to attempt to spell out those names and I didn't see anything where I could locate it while writing this review. Just listen to the books, or read them and you will know how to spell them. Regardless, they are great. 

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audio-book ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this, and was thrilled that it includes all 3 books in the series in ONE AUDIOBOOK. This new adult romantasy was so fun and I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

To start the audiobook was done very well and the narrator helped to make the book come alive. This book was a very interesting read. it is unlike most romantasys due to the narrator of the MMC. He is silent until the last 10 percent of this book also making it a very very slow burn. If you are someone who likes a fantasy with limited world building than this is a good one for you as it is all set in the castle. The ending of the book is quite the cliffhanger that makes you excited for the next book.

I really enjoyed this audiobook, and the compilation of 3 books was nice.
Book 1 - The Faceless Mage
Book 2 - The Unseen Heir
Book 3 - The Hidden Queen (the TOD of the series. IYKYK)
3.75* would be 4, but going into the third book being only about Evaraine and Danric made me wilt a bit.... but I get it, plots and all that.

Leisa goes through it in these books, being sent off by her king to a country that hates her kind (mages) while she thought of him as a father figure. She gets a hostile welcome that was clearly meant to intimidate her into compliance, but my girl Leisa said "hell no" and showed them a thing or two about backbone before escaping back to her butthole of a king.

The Raven - love. What's not to love about a broody bodyguard that can't talk. Duh, he has his own dark backstory and eventually is released from his proverbial chains by Leisa.

All in all, a good fantasy read with a touch of romantasy, but I thiiiiink could also pass as YA

absolutely LOVING this! Only through the first book but really enjoying this story. Love the FMC and her inner dialogue/thoughts are intriguing and witty. 4 star rating so far but definitely can see this series increasing to a 5 star depending on how it progresses.

I enjoyed this narrator, and overall the story. It was fascintating and interesting. I liked the idea of a bodyguard spying as a princess and the overall story plot. Enjoyed the read.

October 2024
As soon as I read the blurb to the first story I knew I needed to read this book. I listened to the box set, the first three books in the series, The Legend of Abreia. The audiobooks are fantastic.

The narrator does a brilliant job of conveying the multiple points of view and held my attention throughout the 20 plus hours. I had to keep listening to find out what would happen to the characters I was growing fully invested in.

If you love reading fantasy that is fast paced, fully immersive and has a smattering of romance then you will love this box set.

Faceless is actually books 1-3 in the series combined into 1 volume. I will say reading the books back to back so quickly kind of made them predictable, but book 1 was great and it was a good, new series I’d never heard of.

This is book 1-3 of the legends of abria. This was definitely one of those series I’m glad I listened on audio instead of reading. I enjoyed it but I found myself bored at times.

Kenley Davidson is a master of her craft! If you enjoy epic romantasy without the spice then look no further. This series grabbed my attention from the very first page and held it throughout all six books. I love that it's now available as a box set so that I can immediately jump into the next book when I finish one. Warning for new readers: This series is seriously addictive so do yourself a favor and download both box sets (Faceless and Sundered) at the same time because you will not want to stop reading when you get to the end of Faceless!

Faceless consists of the first three books in the Legends of Abreia series:
* Book 1: The Faceless Mage
* Book 2: The Unseen Heir
* Book 3: The Hidden Queen

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version after I finished re-reading this series and it was spectacular! Vanessa Moyen does an impressive job narrating this book with differing voices and intonations. It was so much fun hearing this series brought to life in such an engaging way.

I highly recommend this series!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ALC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I honestly don't even know how to rate this. The story felt a bit thin and a guess not a bunch happened....but I was thoroughly enthralled and I don't know why really. I think I really just wanted more depth. I want to know more about the wyvern king, more of their story, more of the princess and her situationship. Just more.

I can see why th books might take a bit to get through but I breezed through this audio series. 4 stars for keeping me entertained.

Thanks so much to the author, Dreamscape and Netgalley for this ARC. I am leaving my review voluntarily and honestly.

**𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘** 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔: 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒂 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 1 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒔𝒐𝒏

Release Date: September 27, 2024

5⭐️1🌶

This series completely took me by surprise. I haven't heard of Kenley Davidson or this series, but it has everything I LOVE in a fantasy series. STRONG female main characters that love to kick ass and take names, but she also as a lighter side that is very honorable and caring. Plus, dark brooding male characters that will stop and nothing to see her protected.

The FMC is a human mage who can change her image at will, which is called a mirror mage. Her king/father figure tasks her with entering their neighboring kingdom disguised as his daughter to determine if the proposed betrothal is to their benefit or not. She adamantly refuses and wants to stay in her position as a Captain's Guard, but her King refuses her refusal and forces her to take on this task.

Upon arriving at the neighboring Kingdom, she finds a completely masked and armored man who is larger than any guard she has ever come across. The king tasks this "guard" with watching her day and night (as he does not sleep or speak).

She's the only human in decades that has ever wondered to ask about this guards history or purpose.

With the guards help, she learns that this King wants nothing to do with Mages and would much rather kill them all and betroth his rival's daughter to is bastard son.

This book is full of...
-Political intrigue
-Touch-her-and-you-die
-Assassins and mages
-Fae shifters
-Slow burn romance

This audiobook was actually 1 Volume containing 3 books!

- Book 1 - The Faceless Mage
- Book 2 - The Unseen Heir
- Book 3 - The Hidden Queen

I was pleasantly surprise when around the third way point, the audiobook told me I had finished the first book!

Thank you to @netgalley for this ARC read!

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Book 1. I really enjoyed this book I got through it all in one sitting it was so full of magic and adventure and magical politics and just a hint of romance it kept me hooked the whole time.
Book 2. Really enjoyed this one as well it was definitely better then the first I think this author has now hit their stride.
Book 3. Really solid series wish I knew more of what happened after the end this book had magic fantastic creatures romance shifters and more