Make Me King

I went into *Make Me King* expecting another zombie story with a twist—but Blackmore and Bray delivered a full-blown character war that left me emotionally gutted. The rival group, led by the chillingly calculating Vincent, is the star of this show. Their schemes are cold, their violence is personal, and their presence makes the settlement’s struggles feel *real*. The audiobook’s pacing is merciless; Bray’s narration doesn’t just keep up—it *paces you*, matching the urgency of every betrayal, ambush, and desperate last stand. The production is top-tier, with zero audio glitches, and the sound design subtly enhances the tension without overpowering the story. That said, the sprawling cast occasionally trips up the momentum. Some side characters blur together, and the sheer number of factions can feel overwhelming at times. And while Bray’s performance is mostly stellar, his voice for the younger characters occasionally slips into caricature. Still, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise gripping listen. The finale is a gut-punch, and the audiobook’s runtime flies by despite its brutal weight. If you want an apocalypse that *hurts* as much as it thrills, this is your pick.