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Sign up todayServant of Earth
The Shards of Magic: Book #1
Narrator
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
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Length
16 hours 48 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Servant of Earth’s magic formula is: faerie court rebellions + a badass human girl + a magic daggar + Hunger Games-like trials. It’s SO addictive and satisfying! Great audiobook narration, too. Can’t wait for book #2!”
— Betsy • Booked
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“Servant of Earth mixes the fantasy of ACOTAR with the action of the Hunger Games. It’s detailed and action packed, allowing you to visualize the depth of the location, characters, and scenes. You immediately fall in love with Kenna, the protagonist, and are in the edge of your seat rooting for her. If you enjoy fantasy with a touch of romance, Sarah Hawley’s Servant of Earth is for you! ”
— Aricka • Lark & Owl
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“A talking dagger that thirsts for blood? Yes please! A captivating blend of personal growth and political intrigue. This book had me at the edge of my seat and I am absolutely devastated that it’s done and I have to wait for the next one. ”
— Danielle • The Next Chapter GP
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“Loved the story and the reader. This will make a great series starter. ”
— Ken • Scattered Books Bookstore
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“Servant of Earth was a truly gripping fantasy that truly got my blood pumping. I am excited to see what is in store in book #2!”
— Sara • The Bookman
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“Filled with trials, friendship, and morally grey fae. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series! ”
— Morgan • Fred & June's Books
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“This steamy Fae-filled Romantasy is perfect! The world-building and magic are fantastic, and I give it 5 stars! I was a huge fan of Kenna right from the beginning. She is brave, courageous, and not afraid to get her hands bloody. She has no allies except a sentient dagger named Caedo that becomes whatever she needs at the moment she needs it (I totally need a Caedo in my life). Kenna is tasked with helping her new mistress Laura pass six deadly trials to gain immortality, or they both die. With all the different alliances, I never knew who to trust or what was coming next. I cannot wait for book 2. ”
— Sandra • Underground Books
A USA Today Bestseller
In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything.
Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say half feral—but she’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court.
Trapped as a servant in the faeries’ underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn’t, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant.
With no ally but a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and grueling physical tests. But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in a secret rebellion against the inventively sadistic faerie king. When her feelings for the rebellion’s leader turn passionate, Kenna must decide if she’s willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness.
Surviving the trials and overthrowing a tyrant king will take cunning, courage, and an iron will... but even that may not be enough.
Sarah Hawley is the author of A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch, and A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire. Sarah lives in the Pacific Northwest, where her hobbies include rambling through the woods and appreciating fictional villains. She has a master's degree in archaeology and has excavated at an Inca site in Chile, a Bronze Age palace in Turkey, and a medieval abbey in England. When not dreaming up whimsical love stories, she can be found reading, dancing, or cuddling her two cats.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Sarah Hawley
Narrator:
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
ISBN:
9780593949788
Length:
16 hours 48 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date:
November 12, 2024
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#5,281 Overall
Genre rank:
#716 in Romance
Reviews
"Servant of Earth is a darkly enchanting page-turner laden with sensuality and intrigue. Sarah Hawley's haunting prose deftly guides readers through twist after heartstopping twist in a world as dangerous as it is richly built, featuring fascinatingly complex characters and the more sinister side of magic—and of love. I could not put this down."—Thea Guanzon, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars"Hawley’s romantasy debut is a stunner. Fun, fresh, and fantastical, this page-turning delight is a guaranteed binge read with a firecracker heroine at its center."—Kate Golden, bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx
"Sarah Hawley is a must-read author for me, and Servant of Earth cements this. A thrilling, wonderfully unique fae fantasy led by a fierce heroine, it's a powerful and gripping read that will leave you hooked. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love it!"—India Holton, national bestselling author of The Secret Service of Tea and Treason
"A spellbinding fantasy debut from Sarah Hawley, full of fae intrigue, dangerous men, and magical vengeance."—Katie Shepard, author of No One Does It Like You
"Sarah Hawley’s shift from contemporary paranormal romance to full-blown romantasy is thrilling."—Paste magazine
"Hawley (A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire) nimbly pivots from contemporary paranormal rom-com to full-on romantasy in her steamy Shards of Magic series opener…. The inevitable sex scenes sizzle, but Hawley truly shines in her depiction of female friendship. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will find much to enjoy in this twisty tale of rebellion and romance."—Publishers Weekly
"Fans of Hawley's "Glimmer Falls" paranormal romance series will find a welcome surprise with the author's pivot to dark fantasy...the worldbuilding is captivating [and] Hawley's skill with pacing to keep readers motivated truly shines."—Library Journal
“This treacherous, romantically charged adventure features magical weapons, seemingly impossible tasks, and a scrappy, ambitious heroine who beats the odds with wits and courage. Fans of Sarah J. Maas may find their next favorite series here, but Hawley's world-building and magic system take Servant of Earth into original, exciting territory.”—Shelf Awareness
"A seductive fantasy romance filled with twisted games and ruthless Fae...full of potential to be an epic fantasy romance."—Sheaf & Ink
"A gripping adult fantasy, Servant of Earth is a powerful read that gripped me from the start with its compelling protagonist and immersive story.... the brutality, deadly deceptions, and heartbreaking twists shocked me and had me in a complete and total chokehold."—One Book More Expand reviews
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