Haunted

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes when I saw *another* reverse harem fantasy hit my queue—but *Haunted* won me over in under an hour. This isn’t a lazy power fantasy; it’s a story that *earns* its steam. Brynn’s voice is the hook: she’s flawed, funny, and frustrating in the best way, like a cross between a noir detective and a witch who’s two spells away from burning down her own life. The romance isn’t just a checklist of brooding archetypes (though, yes, there’s a vampire, a shifter, and a fae—because of *course* there is). Instead, the relationships feel specific, with tensions that go beyond “will they/won’t they” into “should they even *try*?” The ghostly mystery at the core gives the plot real momentum, and the magic system—rooted in bargains and blood—adds a gritty weight missing from so many fantasy romances. Now, the narration: Kylie Stewart *is* Brynn. Her delivery walks the line between exhausted and exasperated, selling even the most over-the-top lines (and there are a few). Eric Rolon’s range is impressive, though I’ll dock half a point for the fae love interest’s voice veering *just* close to “disney villain” at times. The real standout is how the narrators handle the chemistry—scenes between Brynn and her love interests sizzle without sounding like a bad porno, a rare feat in the genre. My only real critique? The pacing stumbles slightly in the middle, where a subplot about a cursed object feels rushed compared to the slower burn of the character dynamics. And while the ending ties up neatly, it leaves *just* enough threads dangling to frustrate listeners who crave absolute closure. Still, for fans of morally gray heroines, snarky dialogue, and romance that doesn’t skimp on the “fantasy” half of the equation, this is a gem. Just maybe don’t listen at work—unless your boss is cool with you blushing at your desk.