Metaworld Chronicles: Vol. 5 by David J Wuto

Metaworld Chronicles: Vol. 5

Magic collides with modern Shanghai in this epic fantasy

Written byDavid J Wuto
Narrated bySiho Ellsmore
Length21h53m
Release dateSeptember 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (191 ratings)

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AuthorDavid J Wuto
NarratorSiho Ellsmore
Runtime21h53m
PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (191 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban, Paranormal, Urban
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Gwen isn’t just navigating a new mage school—she’s in Shanghai, a city where neon-lit skyscrapers hide portals to the Void and tradition clashes with raw power. Vol. 5 of the Metaworld Chronicles cranks up the stakes as Gwen struggles to define her own path without being crushed by her family’s legacy or the city’s dangerous expectations. The tension isn’t just magical; it’s personal. She’s torn between ancestral duty and the reckless potential of the Void, where every lesson feels like a gamble.

This isn’t your average portal fantasy. Wuto’s world feels lived-in, with Shanghai’s pulse driving the story forward. The magic system is brutal and unforgiving, and Gwen’s growth isn’t about flashy spells—it’s about survival, choices, and the weight of who she might become. Siho Ellsmore’s narration nails it: her sharp, expressive delivery shifts effortlessly between Gwen’s internal turmoil and the chaotic energy of the city, making every spell clash and family confrontation feel visceral.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Siho Ellsmore’s narration is the glue that holds this sprawling urban fantasy together. She doesn’t just read Gwen’s story—she *becomes* her. The way she modulates Gwen’s frustration during her mage trials, the exhaustion in her voice after magical battles, and the quiet intensity in her delivery when Gwen confronts her family all make it feel less like an audiobook and more like eavesdropping on a private war. There’s a musicality to her pacing, too, especially in scenes where the Void’s whispers slither into reality—it’s chilling without being overly dramatic. If I had one complaint, it’s that the side characters occasionally blur together in the first act, leaving you scrambling to place their roles. And while the production quality is top-tier, a handful of mystical encounters could’ve used a bit more sonic punch to match the visual energy of the prose. That said, the worldbuilding is so vivid that you’ll forgive these minor hiccups. Gwen’s struggle to carve out her own identity in a city—and a family—that demand obedience is the heart of this installment, and by the finale, you’ll be fully invested in where her choices take her.

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