The Mage of Mourning: An Epic Portal Fantasy by Dreamer's Riot

The Mage of Mourning: An Epic Portal Fantasy

Grief meets magic in a dazzling second act

Written byDreamer's Riot
Narrated byRachel Leblang
Length19h22m
Release dateMay 20, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (33 ratings)

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AuthorDreamer's Riot
NarratorRachel Leblang
Runtime19h22m
PublishedMay 20, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (33 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Epic, Paranormal & Urban, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Lillith’s journey escalates into a storm of raw power and emotional reckoning in *The Mage of Mourning*, where grief isn’t just backdrop—it’s the forge that tempers her magic. Rachel Leblang’s narration crackles with a rawness that mirrors the story’s tension, her voice shifting effortlessly between Lillith’s brittle fury and the quiet devastation of loss. The world-building doesn’t just expand; it *unravels*, revealing a lattice of political intrigue and mystical decay that feels tangible, even claustrophobic at times. Dreamer’s Riot doesn’t just walk the line between heartbreak and heroism—they leap over it, landing squarely in territory that’s as risky as it is rewarding. If you crave fantasy that punches you in the gut while it sweeps you away, this isn’t just another portal romp—it’s a gut-punch of a story where every spell feels earned and every scar tells two stories at once.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Rachel Leblang’s performance is the secret weapon of this audiobook, her voice a living instrument that oscillates between Lillith’s razor-edged sarcasm and the trembling vulnerability of a woman who’s lost everything. There were moments—especially during the slower, introspective stretches—where the pacing lagged just enough to make me double-check my playback speed, but that’s a minor quibble in an otherwise stellar production. The way Leblang voices secondary characters is particularly striking; the way she modulates the Duke’s honeyed menace or the high priest’s serpentine charm feels like eavesdropping on a full-cast performance with a single, virtuoso actor. That said, the magic system’s rules occasionally feel like they’re shifting mid-stream, which left me squinting at the logic behind a few key confrontations. Still, the emotional payoff in the final act—all fire and crying and defiance—makes up for it tenfold. This isn’t just a fantasy adventure; it’s a story for anyone who’s ever turned their pain into power.

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