Golden Curse by M. Lynn

Golden Curse

A fairy tale retelling with teeth and heart

Written byM. Lynn
Narrated byEmily Lawrence
Length7h29m
Release dateJanuary 30, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (5,167 ratings)

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AuthorM. Lynn
NarratorEmily Lawrence
Runtime7h29m
PublishedJanuary 30, 2019
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (5,167 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Golden Curse isn’t just another princess-in-disguise story—it’s a gritty, lyrical reimagining of *Rapunzel* that ditches sanitized endings for brutal honesty. Persinette Basile isn’t waiting to be rescued; she’s clawing her way back into a kingdom that wants her dead. At eighteen, she’s spent a decade running, but the curse tying her family’s fate to Gaule’s throne won’t let her hide forever. The twist? She knows the prince who ruined her life—she just doesn’t know he’s been dreaming of her too. This isn’t a tale of love at first sight; it’s a story about the cost of survival, the lies we tell to protect ourselves, and the monsters we become when cornered.

What sets this audiobook apart is its razor-sharp narration by Emily Lawrence, whose voice shifts effortlessly between Persinette’s raw survivalist grit and the prince’s smoldering arrogance. Her delivery makes the audiobook feel like eavesdropping on a confession—intimate, urgent, and unflinching. The production amplifies this, with subtle sound design that immerses you in Gaule’s opulent yet stifling court without ever overpowering the story’s emotional core.

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  • Expert narration by Emily Lawrence brings every character and scene to life across 7h29m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★

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I went into Golden Curse expecting a fluffy fairy-tale retelling, but what I got was a dark, addictive character study wrapped in a revenge plot that refuses to play nice. Emily Lawrence’s narration is the secret weapon here—her ability to make Persinette’s simmering rage feel like a physical presence in your ear is masterclass. The prince, Lucien, is the kind of villain you love to hate, and Lawrence sells his charm *and* his cruelty with equal skill. That said, the second half drags a bit as the political intrigue piles up, and the conclusion feels rushed, like the story needed another 30 minutes to land its emotional punches. Still, if you’re craving a fairy tale that doesn’t treat its heroine like a damsel-in-distress, this is your audiobook. The curse plot isn’t just window dressing; it’s the engine of the story, and M. Lynn uses it to explore how trauma twists identity and power. The world-building is rich enough to lose yourself in, and the audiobook’s short runtime (7.5 hours) makes it perfect for a weekend binge. Just be prepared to side-eye every prince you meet afterward.

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