Empire High Betrayal by Ivy Smoak

Empire High Betrayal

Love, rivalry, and ruthless ambition collide

Written byIvy Smoak
Length10h51m
Release dateNovember 12, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (6 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorIvy Smoak
NarratorLaurie West, Connor Crais
Runtime10h51m
PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Empire High Betrayal isn’t your typical rich-kid drama—it’s a high-stakes morality tale draped in designer labels and soft power, where every smile is a weapon and every secret could implode a legacy. Ivy Smoak crafts a world where privilege isn’t just inherited; it’s earned through blood, betrayal, and the unshakable belief that love is just another currency. The story follows a protagonist who becomes entangled in the Untouchables, an exclusive elite whose wealth and influence make them untouchable in name only. As she claws her way into their inner circle, she must confront the cost of ambition: her own heart. Smook’s razor-sharp prose cuts deep, exposing the rot beneath the glamour, while the emotional core lingers like a bruise. This isn’t a story about finding yourself—it’s about reinventing yourself, even if it means burning bridges you once cherished. If you’ve ever wondered how far someone would go to belong, this is your cautionary tale wrapped in silk and steel. The audiobook’s narration elevates the tension: Laurie West’s icy delivery captures the protagonist’s calculated detachment, while Connor Crais adds a raw, simmering intensity to the male lead. Together, they turn Smook’s sharp dialogue into a pulsing soundtrack of desire and danger.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into Empire High Betrayal expecting another glossy, vapid romance about trust funds and trust issues, but Ivy Smook delivered something far sharper—a story that dares to ask how much of ourselves we’d sacrifice to wear someone else’s crown. The protagonist’s journey from outsider to insider is brutal in the best way, a slow-motion unraveling of ethics and ego that feels painfully real. Laurie West’s narration is icy perfection, her voice dripping with the kind of detached poise that makes the protagonist’s internal unraveling all the more gripping. Connor Crais, on the other hand, brings a simmering intensity that’s impossible to ignore, his voice crackling with menace and desire in equal measure. The production is polished but never sterile, with subtle sound design that underscores the story’s emotional gut punches. My only critiques? The middle act sags slightly under the weight of its own intrigue—there’s a stretch where the drama feels more like a checklist than a genuine escalation—and the ending leans a bit too hard into melodrama for my tastes. Still, these are minor flaws in a book that delivers exactly what it promises: a razor’s edge between love and power, wrapped in a voice that’s impossible to stop listening to.

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