To Best the Boys

By: Mary Weber

Narrated by: Liz Pearce

The task is simple: Don a disguise. Survive the labyrinth. Best the boys.

In a thrilling new fantasy from the best-selling author of the Storm Siren Trilogy, one girl makes a stand against society and enters a world made exclusively for boys.

Every year for the past 54 years, the residents of Pinsbury Port have received a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. The poorer residents look to see if their names are on the list. The wealthier look to see how likely their sons are to survive. And Rhen Tellur opens it to see if she can derive which substances the ink and parchment are created from, using her father's microscope.

In the province of Caldon, where women train in wifely duties and men pursue collegiate education, 16-year-old Rhen Tellur wants nothing more than to become a scientist. As the poor of her seaside town fall prey to a deadly disease, she and her father work desperately to find a cure. But when her mum succumbs to it as well? Rhen decides to take the future into her own hands - through the annual all-male scholarship competition. With her cousin, Seleni, by her side, the girls don disguises and enter Mr. Holm's labyrinth, to best the boys and claim the scholarship prize. Except not everyone is ready for a girl who doesn't know her place. And not everyone survives the deadly maze.

Welcome to the labyrinth.

©2019 Mary Christine Weber (P)2019 Recorded Books

Timely tale

This story encompasses many elements of today’s struggles with prejudice and societal discrimination. Perceptions are not always accurate and things are not always what they seem to be. Highly recommended listening.

Futuristic Victorian Dystopian

This novel was interesting for many reasons. It felt like a dystopian novel set in a Victorian future. I loved that it was unnecessary to use crude language and the performance was outstanding! Great find!

best book of the year

if you ever read ready players one and enjoyed it you'll love this book. exceptional storytelling. as the mom of a child with special needs reading characters similar toy daughter made my heart squeeze in the best way. I cam hands down say this is my favorite book I've read this year.
also this is hands down my favorite audio performance. well done all around.

Fantastic!

I loved this book! A perfect mix of fantasy and reality. Relatable and loveable characters. Interesting plot and an admirable message.

Simply Wonderful!

The narrator pulled me into the story and helped truly bring it to life! Excellent job!