Les tailleurs de runes

I’ll admit, I went into *Les tailleurs de runes* expecting another ‘lost girl finds herself in a magical world’ trope-fest, but Peter subverts it within the first hour. The protagonist isn’t just *lost*—she’s *angry*, and that rage fuels the story’s relentless pace. The world of Wayne isn’t a fairy-tale kingdom; it’s a labyrinth of backstabbing guilds, black-market rune dealers, and a magic system that demands blood as often as skill. The reveal of Wayne’s identity (no spoilers) isn’t a twist so much as a gut-punch, and the way it recontextualizes earlier scenes is masterfully done. Giappiconi’s narration is *almost* flawless—her character voices are distinct, and she nails the protagonist’s sarcasm, but there are moments where the action scenes blur together in a rush of breathless delivery. A smidge more pacing variety in the fight sequences would’ve helped. Still, her performance sells the emotional beats, especially in quieter moments when the protagonist grapples with the cost of survival. The production quality is top-notch, though I docked half a star for a few awkward edits where the audio levels dip mid-sentence. That said, the raw energy of the story more than makes up for it. If you love fantasy that’s equal parts clever and vicious, this is your next listen—just don’t expect to walk away unscathed.