Kingdom of Essence

Written by Holly Karlsson

Narrated by Kate Reading

To survive here, you either grow wings or claws.

Elitsa Serlov only cares about two things — earning enough money to start a new life and finding the rogue mage who murdered her mother. But years without leads have left her jaded, and she won’t let anyone — friend or foe — get in her way.

In Casekraia, anyone can use magic if they’re desperate enough to rent relics from the Tower, a corrupt guild of mages more concerned with their own wealth than the welfare of the people. Elitsa has spent the last three years as a reclamation agent for the Guild, hunting down her own people for precious coin and the hope of uncovering what happened to her mother.

Just one week before her contract with the Tower is set to expire, Elitsa is coerced into a dangerous conspiracy by a gang of rebellious thieves. With her loyalty to the Tower in question, Elitsa must decide between her quest for revenge and charting a new course for her life.

With captivating characters, daring heists, and dangerous magic, this enchanting fantasy adventure spins a tale about the power of hope and friendship and our connection to the world around us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Holly Karlsson
• Release date: May 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822645769

Reviews for Kingdom of Essence

[Alex HAnsen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My biggest disappointment is this book is so new there isn’t a sequel yet for me to binge through. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this, as I picked it purely based on the description while looking for more books narrated by Kate. I can’t wait for the next one in the series!

[Elise Meyer · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this story! The magic system was super unique; drawing essences from nature into mage relics for later use. There was a lot of mystery, betrayal, action, magical feats, and a very slow burn romance that I’m very invested in.

The book wraps up well but still left me wanting to know what happens in the next installment! I definitely recommend for those who like a lot of intrigue in their fantasy.