Glass Sword

Name: Glass Sword
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (42 reviews)
Author: Victoria Aveyard

Revenge burns brighter than silver

Written byVictoria Aveyard

Narrated byAmanda Dolan

Length14h39m

Release dateFebruary 9, 2016

GenreTeen & Young Adult, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42 ratings)

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Author	Victoria Aveyard
Narrator	Amanda Dolan
Runtime	14h39m
Published	February 9, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (42 ratings)
Categories	Teen & Young Adult, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Glass Sword isn’t just a sequel—it’s a fever dream of shattered loyalties and explosive power. Mare Barrow, the blood-red girl with a Silver ability, returns in Victoria Aveyard’s relentless follow-up, where survival means playing a game even the gods wouldn’t risk. The story cracks open with a prison break that feels like a heist straight out of Ocean’s Eleven, but swap the vault for a kingdom of cutthroat nobles and you get the chaos. Aveyard’s world-building thrives here, layering political scheming with brutal action, while Mare’s rags-to-rebellion arc flips from underdog to instigator with a fury that’s impossible to ignore. The magic system isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a ticking bomb, and Aveyard doesn’t hesitate to drop us into the fire. Amanda Dolan’s narration is the cherry on top—she nails Mare’s defiance, the Silver elite’s icy condescension, and the raw grit of the rebellion’s ragtag crew. The pacing never falters, even as the plot spirals into a maze of betrayals that’ll leave you breathless.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I’ll admit, I was skeptical going into Glass Sword. Red Queen hooked me, but sequels can be a slog, and the hype around Aveyard’s series felt like a house of cards waiting to collapse. It didn’t. Dolan’s narration is a standout—her voice crackles with Mare’s rage and vulnerability, while the Silver elite’s aristocratic drawl practically drips with malice. The audiobook’s production is crisp, with subtle shifts in tone that distinguish characters without overdoing it. That said, the love triangle (yes, it’s back) stumbles into cliché territory, and the middle act drags just enough that I found myself rewinding to stay engaged. But the payoff? Worth every second. The third act is a gut-punch of twists that reframes everything, and Aveyard’s willingness to kill off major players keeps the tension sky-high. If you’re in it for a heroine who’s as ruthless as she is reckless, this audiobook delivers. Just don’t expect a neat resolution—this story is all about the chaos.

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