The Trial of Vivex

The Saga of Vivex, Book 1

By: Xyne

Narrated by: Jessica Threet

The neonate will become an Apex Predator.

In the swampy proving grounds of the Belly of the World, faced with deadly beasts, ravenous monsters, and vicious rivals, that is easier said than done. Being a runt, the neonate was too small to matter when she hatched, and in Truescale society, it is size and strength that matter. And if she wants to survive, she has to prove them wrong. Fortunately for her, her Instinct and the Gods think she can.

With only her wits and chameleon-like camouflage, she stalks her rivals and learns their techniques, hidden talents, and how they craft their tools. Redefining the competition so it's on her terms, not theirs. By the end of her first year of life, she becomes the deadliest Greenscale the world has known in centuries. Earning a name that will echo through the ages.

Vivex.

The Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park, with a dash of The Hatchet, too! The first story in the Saga of Vivex series!

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Couldn't stop listening!

I dont know what I was expecting, but I am so happy I gave this a go! Way more complex than I thought. It feels like the kind of thing that would be even better on a second listen too. Plus, its got all the necessary parts for a good popcorn book. Monsters, monster people, buried treasure (in more ways than one), gods, ruins, and even a kaiju battle! Really fun, highly recommend.