The Library of Amorlin

The Age of Beasts, Book 1

By: Kalyn Josephson

Narrated by: Max Meyers, Jesse Vilinsky

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson’s enchanting adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures—perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean, Mai Corland, and K.A. Linde.

Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she’s working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But Kasira’s past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms—the Library of Amorlin. When Kasira assumes the role of the new Assistant Librarian, she enters an enchanting world brimming with books and beasts, tempting her with a life she can never have. But Kasira’s real future depends on her long con to bring down the Librarian. Unfortunately, Allaster is as prickly as he is handsome, and his monstrous secrets are about to catch up with them both . . .

©2026 Kalyn Josephson (P)2026 Recorded Books

Great first book in a series

Really enjoyed the world building and ending in this can’t wait for book 2! It felt different that other books I’ve read recently. Most of the book is slower paced which is normal in a book 1.

Fantastic Writing, original story

This was a beautiful story, and I can’t wait to read the next book! The narration was also very realistic and kept me inside the world.