The Ninth Sorceress by Bonnie Wynne

The Ninth Sorceress

When gods demand blood and magic erupts

Written byBonnie Wynne
Narrated byElizabeth Klett
Length11h04m
Release dateJune 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.4 (247 ratings)

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AuthorBonnie Wynne
NarratorElizabeth Klett
Runtime11h04m
PublishedJune 16, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (247 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Gwyn’s quiet life as a herbalist’s apprentice is shattered when an ancient goddess’s hunt finally catches up to her. Hidden for seventeen years under a guardian’s watchful care, she’s thrust into a world of arcane politics, vengeful deities, and the kind of raw power that burns away fear—or destroys you utterly. Bonnie Wynne’s *The Ninth Sorceress* isn’t just another fantasy about chosen ones; it’s a visceral, character-driven descent into what it means to inherit a legacy you never asked for. The prose crackles with the weight of myth and the rawness of a girl who’s spent her life running, only to realize she’s the storm that’s been coming.

Narrator Elizabeth Klett doesn’t just deliver Gwyn’s story—she *becomes* her. Klett’s voice shifts seamlessly between Gwyn’s guarded curiosity, the goddess’s chilling authority, and the quiet rage of those caught in the divine crossfire. Her performance makes even the most sprawling magical set pieces feel intimate, grounding the epic scale in the breath of a single terrified inhale. The audiobook’s pacing never falters, pulling listeners through Gwyn’s transformation with relentless momentum. If you’ve ever wanted a fantasy where the magic feels as personal as a knife at your throat, this is it.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *The Ninth Sorceress* expecting another generic fantasy with a reluctant heroine, but Wynne’s worldbuilding and Klett’s narration turned it into something far more unsettling. Gwyn isn’t just another kid discovering she’s special—she’s a survivor who’s spent her life being told she’s the problem, and that flips halfway through the book into her realizing she’s the only solution. Klett’s performance is the secret weapon here. Her voice for the goddess, a honeyed purr laced with razor wire, sends chills down my spine every time she speaks. Gwyn’s internal monologue, full of self-doubt and flashes of defiance, is delivered with a rawness that makes her feel real in a way most fantasy protagonists aren’t. That said, the worldbuilding occasionally drowns in its own grandeur. There’s a moment mid-book where Gwyn’s mentor explains a centuries-old conflict, and I found myself wishing for a family tree or a glossary just to keep track of who’s betraying whom. The audiobook’s production is flawless otherwise—crisp sound design, no distracting silences—but that one infodump hits like a speed bump in an otherwise breakneck narrative. Still, if you crave fantasy with teeth, where the gods aren’t just background noise but active predators, this is a standout. Klett’s performance alone makes it worth the listen.

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