The WitchSlayer

Witch Bound, Book 1

By: Opal Reyne

Narrated by: Anthony Palmini, Stephanie Rose

When Amalia's cat brought home a strange flying lizard during a terrible storm, she had no idea that it was a Dragon. Or that he would save her from burning at the stake, only to imprison her in his lair when she saw his human face.

Now she is stuck in this cave with a moody, hot-tempered, and arrogant warrior—one who has killed her kind by the dozens. She expected to feel trapped, but he somehow makes her feel unbelievably...safe.

Rurik's only goal is to kill the Dark Witch, Strolguil the Vast. He never expected to find himself in a White Witch's home in need of healing, or that she would be completely oblivious about his kind, or her own. He intends to abandon her, a lowly Witch, to her fiery fate, but he can't ignore his blood-debt after she saves him. Nor can he ignore the fierce desire that she grows in him when she roams free inside his lair.

However, there are Dark Witches afoot, and Rurik isn't sure if he can shed years of hatred to trust the enchanting woman he has in his keeping.

Narrated in duet style. For mature listeners.

©2022 Opal Reyne (P)2025 Podium Audio

I love this story so much

I love the build between these characters and the sunshine grumpy aspect. Opal Reyne is such a great writer, I'm looking forward to more from her.

Opal does it again!

I am so glad that I decided to give Opal‘s new series a chance. This is a fantastic original compelling engaging story. I absolutely adore her Duskwalker Brides Series, this definitely has a different tone, one that will appeal to more readers, not just monster lovers. That said, I was riveted by the story of an innocent, naïve, kind hearted witch and an angry witch-killing dragon who live in a world where pretty much all witches are evil dragon-hunters who torture and kill dragons to increase their power.

I loved both of the main characters. It was astonishing. It’s delightful to read a female witch character who is innocent and loving and refuses to harm. The narrators performances were truly wonderful. I believe that the voice acting can really make a break an audiobook and I have put down so many books that just had awful narration. I found four of them delightful

Don’t wanna spoil it too much for you. The conflict between them is pretty epic and deep highly recommend.

PS: I just pre-ordered the next book. I absolutely can’t wait.

Not Anthony’s Best Work… Unfortunately

Loved the story! I also thought Rose put her whole effort into the project and then some. Palmini’s accent was atrocious, and tell me why the first time he ever says the MAIN CHARACTER’S NAME, he calls her “Amelia”? Clear as day. I rewinded twice and then sat there in shock. He thankfully doesn’t do it again (that I noticed), but it was so bad, ya’ll. I’m normally a huge fan of his, but he pulled me out of this wonderful story so many times.

Such a unique story

This book has the most unique take on dragons I have read. They have the ability to be any size they want. Being big or small can have advantages and disadvantages. I loved this aspect. There are plot twists I did not see coming which were exquisite. The spice is exceptional. This is a perfect grumpy sunshine relationship. I definitely recommend this book for all those who love dragons with a story of determination mixed with truly graphic fight scenes. I am about to listen to it again even though it just finished. The narrators knocked this book out of the park with duel narration, I hope they turn the next book in the series into a audiobook as well.

Opals are rare gems

And so are you, sweet author. Firstly, thank you for always going the extra mile for your readers and publishing in duet narration. It makes all the intricate details, decisions, circumstances, and raw emotion play out in an ethereal way.
I have adored every story you’ve gifted us.. but this one? This one holds my heart. It’s- ahhh. I’m so thankful artists like you exist to create beauty for us all.