Tenacity

Rise of the Iliri, Book 5

By: A.H. Hadley

Narrated by: Christina Cato

This is what the Black Blades spent their lives fighting for.

Their people have learned what hope tastes like. Humanity has finally recognized them as more than just beasts to be discarded, and they're winning. With millions of grauori pouring down from the mountains, nothing can stand in their way. Once little more than a unit of soldiers, the Black Blades have become the saviors of their entire species.

It's all because of Salryc Luxx. The last Kaisae of the Iliri, chosen only because the Emperor slaughtered the rest of her kind, she has nothing left to lose—or so she thought—but the Emperor is done playing games. He knows who she is, and he's not ready to give up. He's determined to make her pay.

In her darkest hour, Sal's past will come back to haunt her, the Blades will pull together, and borders become unimportant. Survival will require the one thing the Kaisae of all Iliri has perfected: refusing to give up.

A.H. Hadley is the fantasy persona of the international best selling author Auryn Hadley. Only the pen name has changed, the stories you'll enjoy have not changed.

Like all the books in this series, Rise of the Iliri is a complete epic science-fantasy novel, without a cliffhanger.

Because of adult content, this may make it unsuitable for humans under 18.

©2022 A.H. Hadley (P)2024 A.H. Hadley

Love this series

These books in this series are gripping and so very good. From the beginning I read the series and now I’m listening to it! Hate it in some moment love it in others. Characters grab you and hold on through every book. Can’t wait for book six!

The narration is superb!

Not only is this series fantastic for guys or gals it’s got action sequences that Rock along with romance and drama the narrator is so good I play this over and over if I just want to relax and drift away this is my go to book , read and listen to this series

Wonderful story

This is so captivating you will be drawn in and never want to leave. A.H. Hadley's writing is masterful her worlds are amazing and so intriguing. Cato is amazing she brings this world alive creating such diverse characters you will love every minute.

Phenomenal as always!

Absolutely phenomenal. Every minute and every penny spent on this series is so worth it. Auryn Hadley has built a world you won’t just visit—you’ll live in it. Start with book one and trust me, you’ll be hooked. And Christina Cato? She didn’t just narrate this beloved series—she conquered it. With a fan base this devoted, the pressure was sky-high… but Cato didn’t just rise to the challenge, she soared. Her performance is flawless—emotional, powerful, and utterly unforgettable.

meeting her officer

Dislike: Blake's death.
like: Colt's acceptance into the Black Blades & Sal's beginning knowledge of him.