Given to the Fae by Kyra Alessy

Given to the Fae

Dark fae romance with heart-stopping stakes

Written byKyra Alessy
Length9h48m
Release dateJuly 22, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (1,249 ratings)

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AuthorKyra Alessy
NarratorMhairi Morrison, Grant Armstrong
Runtime9h48m
PublishedJuly 22, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (1,249 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Action & Adventure, Fantasy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

This isn’t the sweet, glittery fae romance you’re used to—instead, it’s a brutal, breathless ride through a world where humans are commodities and the fae are the predators. Three exiled spies, each with their own monstrous gifts, are sent on a high-stakes mission: retrieve a Fate-Touched slave before her power destabilizes the realms. But the deeper they go, the more they question the mission itself. Is the woman they’re commanded to recapture worth protecting—or is she the key to their salvation? The tension crackles with every exchange, blending political intrigue, raw physicality, and a simmering tension that never lets up. The world-building is visceral, from the crumbling slave outposts to the lush, treacherous courts of the fae, making you feel the weight of every choice. If you crave a romance that’s equal parts addiction and agony, this is it.

What sets this apart is the unflinching honesty about power dynamics. There’s no glossing over the brutality of enslavement or the moral gray areas of desire in a world where dominance is currency. The narration by Mhairi Morrison and Grant Armstrong elevates the story further—they switch seamlessly between characters, their tones shifting to match the emotional stakes. Morrison’s voice drips with icy allure for the fae captors, while Armstrong grounds the narrative with a gruff, protective edge. It’s a duality that makes the audiobook feel like a full-cast performance, even though it’s just two narrators.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Given to the Fae* expecting a lush, escapist fantasy—what I got was a knife to the ribs. The first chapter alone shredded any illusions I had about fae being benevolent. The prose is sharp, unapologetic, and the audiobook only amplifies that edge. Mhairi Morrison and Grant Armstrong are a revelation; their performance is so precise it feels like eavesdropping on a conversation you weren’t meant to hear. Morrison’s portrayal of the female lead is particularly striking—she captures the character’s resilience without softening her edges, making her both vulnerable and feral in a way that’s magnetic. Armstrong’s gravelly tones give the fae spies a presence that’s impossible to ignore, whether they’re seducing, threatening, or just existing in the same space as the listener. That said, the pacing stumbles in the middle act. The political machinations drag slightly, and the third act wraps up with a speed that feels abrupt after such meticulous buildup. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, but the world-building occasionally leans too heavily on exposition, slowing momentum. Still, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise exhilarating listen. The audiobook’s production is pristine, with no audible distractions—just the story, the voices, and the weight of every decision. If you want fantasy romance that doesn’t flinch from darkness, this is a top-tier pick.

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