Gilded Blood

The Complete Series Collection

By: Rachel Rener

Narrated by: Tara Novie, Logan McAllister

Books 1-4 of the Gilded Blood series.

Inked, book one:

When Zayn, my smoking hot boss, told me to never touch the cache of deluxe tattoo ink locked away in his office, I listened… until I ran out of my own ink. I expected Zayn to yell at me when he returned to the shop. I didn't expect the fresh cobra tattoo on my client's butt to magically spring to life. Or an interdimensional filing cabinet hiding in the back of Zayn's office. Did I mention that my gorgeous, magic-ink-hoarding boss is actually an incubus?

Now, we have to venture into a strange and distant land where a never-ending list of lethal flora, fauna, and fae await us. Add in my mother's string of poorly timed, hysterical phone calls and there is one thing I'm grateful for: there's no cell service in the fae realm.

Jinxed, book two:

Things could be worse. My mom's been harboring some hefty family secrets. Big deal. Maybe there are still some teeny details about Zayn that I don't know. Let's not forget the bloodthirsty magical mob boss due to appear at any moment. No biggie.

So long as there are no more family bombshells, incubus-related heartbreaks, or unexpected, terrifying journeys into the Fae Realm, I'll be completely fine. Because, as I've already reminded myself at least twelve times since breakfast, there's no way things could get worse. Right?

Linked, book three:

A lot can change in a week. Seven days ago, I was just Talia—an art school dropout with an affinity for tattoos, a hopeless crush on my boss, and a knack for finding trouble. Now, I'm a Runemaster in training.

Instead of sweeping floors, I'm sweeping swarms of venomous squatters out of castles. I've been enrolled in accelerated, hands-on rune lessons. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my incu-boss's upgraded benefits "package."

Sadly, promotions aren't just about perks. There are increased responsibilities as well: amassing a magical army alongside the newfound fae king, repairing centuries-old divisions among the Seelies and Unseelies, and vanquishing a completely unhinged demon lord.

But hey, when you're the most coveted tattoo artist in two realms, it's all in a day's work.

Synced, book four:

War is coming—and this time, I swear it's not my fault.

Sol and his reanimated Unseelie army are hell-bent on destroying the Seelies once and for all. Worse, he's stolen the most priceless relic in this land—Zayn's grimoire—along with my magic-unleashing gilded blood. Oh yeah, and Sol's claim is slowly killing me.

Not all hope is lost. I somehow led the elves through the mountain, arriving at the Summer Palace in one battered, weary piece. Bonus points: I've expanded our army by two hundred soldiers—never mind the fact they're completely untrained, three-foot-tall tommyknockers.

While Zayn was busy prepping the castle for battle, my loud-mouthed Jewish mother gained the support of our equally shrill family members. Unfortunately, banshees have the power to predict the future, and our outlook isn't looking so good.

The only way we'll survive the impending war is by finding some mysterious ally in the most inhospitable, remote corner of the Fae Realm: a ghost from Zayn's past who will either help lead the Seelies to salvation… or doom us all.

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©2022, 2023 Rachel Rener (P)2024 Podium Audio

100% love

I love all the characters, the narrators, the storyline, the world building, everything!!!! I stumbled on this 4-pack deal and I’m so glad I chanced it.

creative and fun listening

well written and edited. the readers did an excellent job. I enjoyed the story very much.

Story line and all characters

So entertaining. I loved it - author such a talented wordsmith, and development of characters. Most entertaining books I have read in a long time.

now that's a wild ride!

This is a phenomenally well-written series featuring fully-developed, engaging characters; rich, beautifully-described settings; and a storyline that will grab you hook, line, and sinker.

The story follows Talia, an art school dropout-turned-tattoo artist who's terrified of needles, about as magical as a box of rocks, and about as knowledgeable about the magical world that sits just on the other side of the dimensional border of our own.

But when a tattoo touch-up results in a living tattoo, her boss, Zayn, has got some 'splainin' to do Lucy! After a quick trip through the interdimensional filing cabinet (eat yer heart out, Lewis!), Talia embarks on the journey of a lifetime, learning that there's so much more to the world that she ever could've possibly thought.

With her flamboyantly colored bird buddy Biscuit (Bisskiss!), Talia's got some Zayn saving to do and a lot of new things to learn. Who knew being a runemaster-in-training was such a tough gig?

For those folks already deeply invested in the Renerverse or just the Romantasy genre as a whole, this series is a treat that must be experienced! If you've never read one of her books, or never checked out a Romantasy novel, prepare to join the collective (one of us! one of us!)! I cannot possibly recommend this series enough, and having all the books in one full eye-searingly beautiful omnibus edition is the absolute best. Everyone should get stuck-in to this original, brilliant, and thrilling series!

love the story but ugh...

I love the story but the performance was SO annoying. Way too many inflection where it was highly unnecessary and winey and annoying. I had to pause so many times because it was grating on my nerves. I have the physical book and had I had the time to read it instead of listen, I would have. Far too over-acted and just super annoying and shrill at times. Hurt the ears! She has a nice singing voice but pushed too hard and loud when the songs were supposed to be serene and pretty- I fast forwarded through those areas.