Critical Role: Bells Hells--What Doesn't Break

By: Cassandra Khaw, Critical Role

Narrated by: Grey Delisle, Marisha Ray, Laura Bailey, Robbie Daymond

Uncover the lost years of Critical Role’s unrelentingly upbeat undead spellcaster in this original prequel novel to Laudna’s adventures with Bells Hells.

For as long as she can remember, Laudna has had a friend. A mentor. A little voice whispering in her cropped ear, promising that, no matter how monstrous she becomes or how far she wanders, there will always be someone to guide her.

And so, Laudna is content.

But the thought of more—of life, of love, of the magic stirring in her still veins—is unrelenting in its familiarity. More is the dream of the young girl trapped behind the bloodstained walls of Whitestone, and the nightmare of the woman who now stalks the woods outside them. More, Laudna’s little voice reminds her, is dangerous. From Tal’Dorei to Marquet, the world is infested with heroes destined to rid their kingdoms of creatures like Laudna.

The little voice is right, she knows.

But still, she thinks of more. And when she reaches for that dream, what reaches back will change everything.

Written by USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Khaw, Critical Role: Bells Hells—What Doesn’t Break delves into the unexplored years before Laudna joined up with the crew of Bells Hells, chronicling her departure from Whitestone and her solo adventures on the road to Jrusar.

very beautiful~

This made me love Laudna so much more! Such a heart breaking life she has grown from till everything she has today. Definitely worth it for any Critter who wishes to add this to their collection!

Story was elegantly done

The story was amazing. Had me wrapped around its finger from the start. Emotions and topics were absolutely spot on and extremely well conveyed. Pick this up even if you aren't a fan of Critical Role. It is well worth the listen.

But will she ever get Justice?!?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, except for the lack of justice for Laudna, which resonated with me as I reflected on the importance of maintaining kindness in the face of adversity. Moreover, I detected a strong Frankenstein influence in the narrative, which I appreciated greatly.

A lot of heart

From Robbie Daymond's perfomance (and Marisha Ray's and Grey DeLisle's, of course) to the story itself, this is a book with a lot of heart, and I enjoyed every minute. I will for sure be revisiting it.

The Best Crit Role Story

This is by far the best of the audiobooks from Critical Role, but that’s likely because Laudna is one of the best characters from the three campaigns. It’s Marisha’s best character and proves the hate she got in campaign one was unwarranted. Laudna’s backstory was such a shock in campaign that I’m glad it got this book to explore it further. The one failing is that it didn’t give Matt the chance to voice his best campaign three voice, Pâté.