Brimstone by Callie Hart

Brimstone

A queen’s crown sparkles—and burns

Written byCallie Hart
Length24h30m
Release dateNovember 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (1,339 ratings)

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AuthorCallie Hart
NarratorStella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
Runtime24h30m
PublishedNovember 18, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (1,339 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Action & Adventure, Fantasy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Callie Hart crafts a fantasy romance that’s less ‘damsel in distress’ and more ‘damn, she’s powerful.’ When Saeris Fane is thrust onto the Blood Court throne, she’s handed a crown dripping with thorns, a court of scheming nobles, and a growing sense that the magic she suppresses might be the only thing keeping her alive. Hart’s world-building crackles with gothic intensity, blending political intrigue with a slow-burn romance that’s equal parts tender and treacherous. The court isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, a living, breathing thing that whispers secrets in the dark and demands blood for loyalty. Fans of morally gray heroines and lush, high-stakes fantasy will find their next obsession here.

The audiobook shines thanks to Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini, whose performances elevate the material beyond mere narration. Bloom’s Saeris is a masterclass in controlled chaos—vulnerable yet steely, her voice cracking just enough to sell the weight of her crown. Palmini’s dual roles (especially as the brooding, morally ambiguous love interest) add depth, though his deeper tones occasionally swallow the quieter dialogue. The production itself is rich, with atmospheric sound design that makes the Blood Court feel like a real, suffocating place. This isn’t just a romance with fantasy trappings; it’s a story where power and desire are indistinguishable, and the cost of both is blood on silk sheets.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Brimstone* expecting a standard fantasy romance—sassy heroine, brooding love interest, lots of political maneuvering—and came out the other side addicted to Hart’s razor-sharp world. Saeris isn’t a chosen one; she’s a reluctant queen forced into a role she never wanted, and her internal conflict is the heart of this story. The slow-burn romance isn’t just a subplot; it’s the oxygen the story breathes, and it’s *deliciously* tense. Bloom’s narration is the secret weapon here—she doesn’t just voice Saeris; she *becomes* her, from the brittle confidence of her early scenes to the raw exhaustion of her later ones. Palmini’s performance is solid, though his deeper register sometimes muffles the lighter characters, making their scenes feel slightly distant. What works: The court’s intrigue is *delightfully* vicious, with betrayals and alliances shifting like sand. The audiobook’s production is top-tier, immersing you in a world where even the air smells like iron and roses. Where it stumbles: The pacing drags in the middle act, and the world-building, while immersive, occasionally relies too heavily on infodumps. But these are minor quibbles in a story that kept me up way past my bedtime. If you crave fantasy romance with bite—where the romance feels like a weapon and the power dynamics are as intoxicating as they are dangerous—this is your next listen.

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