Ballad of Whispers

The Sunchosen Chronicles, Book 1

By: K B Elizabeth

Narrated by: Heather Stonewell, Casey Jones

Iris Virlana lives by two rules: Never let anyone know who you are. And never, ever, get yourself into a life debt.

The golden sun inked beneath the base of her neck is the reason for both. In Altaerra, it meant life as a Sunchosen, one of the twenty children branded by the Goddesses at birth to sit on the council ruling Altaerra. For Iris, it meant a fate confined in a glittering cage, forged and warped by power.

Considered a traitor to the Divine after escaping the Bronze Palace as a child, Iris knows that maintaining her new life as an apothecary apprentice to the woman who saved her relies on remaining hidden. But when a life debt forces her to work with an icy prince to uncover answers about a plague ravaging both realms, Iris must navigate maintaining the ruse of who she is, desperately searching for a cure, and a kingdom rife with political scheming.

As the death toll rises, precarious matters of the heart become entangled, and carefully kept secrets begin to unravel...

Will she ever truly escape the power-hungry brutality of the life she fled?

Ballad of Whispers is a debut romantic fantasy novel and the first installment in The Sunchosen Chronicles, a new series full of whimsical world-building, intricate magic, deadly secrets, profound journeys of self-discovery, and epic relationships.

©2025 K B Elizabeth (P)2026 Podium Audio

Let's of Twists and Turns

I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one! This book created quote a fantasy world full of heartbreak and mysteries.

Winter Whimsy, Ethereal, & Atmospheric

Some stories don’t just ask to be read—they call to you in hushed voices, weaving themselves into your heart and refusing to let go. Ballad of Whispers by is exactly that kind of book.

From the very first page, this story wrapped me in its enchantingly beautiful atmosphere—full of secrets, longing, and emotions that linger long after you close the cover. The writing is lyrical and immersive, the characters feel achingly real, and the whispers of the story stay with you in the quiet moments.

This is a book for readers who love being emotionally wrecked in the best way, who crave depth, mystery, and a touch of magic woven into every word. If you haven’t picked it up yet, consider this your sign.

The Ballad of Whispers has officially found its voice, and I am absolutely enchanted. There’s something extra magical about hearing this story unfold—the tension, the longing, the secrets whispered between the pages now carried through sound.

If you love immersive fantasy, emotional depth, and stories that linger long after the final chapter, this is one you’ll want in your ears immediately. Whether you’re listening on a cosy walk or curled up with a blanket and a cup of coffee, Ballad of Whispers is ready to sweep you away.

Yall have to stop sleeping on this

I absolutely LOVED this!!! The story was great and engaging. It had me laughing and crying and crying because I was laughing so hard.
The characters are so real, and raw, and that is just amplified by the narrators. The way they capture each character, the way they are able to pour out so much emotion in their words…
This was a truly wonderful, heartfelt, “I feel seen because I too have panic attacks (let’s go for mental health rep!!!), gut wrenching (I might have cussed you more than once, KB) journey that yall really gotta go on. You won’t regret stepping into this world!!