Adamant in Dust

By: Willamette Sutta

Narrated by: Kathleen Li

Stones of power and one princess to save them all.

The Far Stone Endurant is broken, and a prophecy foretells doom…

She should have been the chosen princess to deliver them. But Pergi can’t love Prince Teyrnon, and that's a deal-breaker.

Pergi has prepared all her life to become the ruler that her father wants. Without sons, he knows she could only retain the throne if she marries the neighboring prince, combining their kingdoms. Yet the same prophecy that calls for the reunification also warns that they must join by love. Supplanted by her younger sister in this technicality, Pergi waits with ill grace for Sadira to marry Teyrnon and steal her birthright. No one expects that Sadira would do a runner on her wedding day. What starts as an impromptu rescue of the wayward bride leads to a desperate struggle against a deadly foe.

The dark lord Malchor ensnares Sadira in his opening bid to gain all the Far Stones of power. With them, he will subjugate all the peoples of Miran. At every turn, Pergi and her fellows run deeper into the conflict. Ancient lore, untold enemies, and secrets awaken to plunge them into ever greater danger. They fight against evil and doubts in competing measures. Untried companions must trust each other with their lives and face the unknown together. Pergi again owns the responsibility to fulfill the prophecy, though it has become more unattainable. Can her adamant sense of duty rise above all the forces crushing her?

It's not a game of hearts as they try to stay ahead of Malchor’s ruthless schemes. Their world lies on the brink of dire conquest, and the crux is Pergi’s impossible burden. The answer might not be what anyone envisions.

Pergi’s epic journey begins in this first installment of the Far Stone Cycle!

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Intriguing YA Fantasy

I enjoyed this story a lot. This was my first experience with this author's work, and it won't be my last. Once the audiobook got started, I was so absorbed by the story that I listened to it in one sitting. I liked the worldbuilding. I was entertained by the characters. I enjoyed all the twists and turns that moved the plot forward. Although the story had an ending, there were indications that there will be another book in the future, and I am looking forward to it. I thought Kathleen Li's narration was fine. At first, I thought her voice lacked tonal variations especially in the narrative passages, but her performance improved as the story unfolded. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which included my honest opinions regarding this story.

A thrilling saga of duty and destiny!

"Adamant in Dust" by Willamette Sutta, narrated by Kathleen Li, is a gem in the fantasy genre. Sutta's writing is enchanting, and Li brings the tale to life with her captivating narration. This thrilling saga of duty and destiny sparkles with every twist and turn!