Blade of Secrets

Written by Tricia Levenseller

Narrated by Emily Ellet

"Emily Ellet offers an unflinching and elegant performance of this audiobook...Ellet's vocal versatility and steady pace capture several characters seamlessly while guiding listeners through budding romance, anxiety attacks, and the steadfast strength of a character who proves herself even at her worst." -- AudioFile Magazine

In Blade of Secrets, the first audiobook in Tricia Levenseller's exciting new YA fantasy duology, a teenage blacksmith with social anxiety is forced to go on the run to protect the world from the most powerful magical sword she's ever made.

Eighteen-year-old Ziva prefers metal to people. She spends her days tucked away in her forge, safe from society and the anxiety it causes her, using her magical gift to craft unique weapons imbued with power.

Then Ziva receives a commission from a powerful warlord, and the result is a sword capable of stealing its victims secrets. A sword that can cut far deeper than the length of its blade. A sword with the strength to topple kingdoms. When Ziva learns of the warlord’s intentions to use the weapon to enslave all the world under her rule, she takes her sister and flees.

Joined by a distractingly handsome mercenary and a young scholar with extensive knowledge of the world’s known magics, Ziva and her sister set out on a quest to keep the sword safe until they can find a worthy wielder or a way to destroy it entirely.

A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: May 4, 2021
• ISBN: 9781250779830

Tricia Levenseller

Tricia Levenseller, New York Times-bestselling author of several YA fantasy novels, including Daughter of the Pirate King and The Shadows Between Us, grew up in Oregon, where she spent her childhood climbing trees and playing make believe. She now lives in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy, where she writes full time. When she’s not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing Overwatch and Sea of Thieves on her Xbox, and finding tasty restaurants to frequent.

Reviews for Blade of Secrets

[Silver Raghubeer · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was so quick and easy to listen to it. I enjoyed the experience and the story so much! I would love if there is a sequel that follows the history of the sword. Please please please, make that a thing? The ending had me laughing at myself because I turned into a clown.
I saw a lot of other people's thoughts as they dissected the book to dust, but honestly I don't think it was meant to be taken that seriously. It was an enjoyable read and that's all that matters.

[Little Arcia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As expected from Tricia Levenseller, she really knows how to weave the complicated nature of being a kick-ass lady! Love it! Can't wait for the next book!

[Daytrel · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A fun read. I had a good time reading this although it was a bit slow at first. I really do like Ziva and Temra and the bond they have. I do think that Ziva leaned on and hid behind Temra a bit too much but that got better by the end. I love me some Kellen and his back story (chef's kiss!)
There were some good action scenes, lots of angst abd pining which became borderline annoying if I'm honest.
At it's heart the story is about family (the one you are born to and the ones you make), love, trust and (of course) secrets. There's plenty to like and enjoy here and honestly I was all good until the end ... and then I was mad. I know this is the first book but I can't say for sure if I'll be picking up the second. I'm not that invested in this story. The narrator was very good and pulled me along when things got slow. There were a couple of twists that totally took me by surprise so the rating is slightly higher for that

[Xiomy Santiago · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Blade of Secrets is a page-turner until the very end it is so entertaining you are sure to get lost with these wonderful characters. Another book by Tricia Levenseller that I absolutely adored she knows how to create intriguing yet relatable characters who you can't help but root for and enjoy.