The Wren in the Holly Library

Written by K. A. Linde

Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker

CAN YOU LOVE THE DARK WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT IT HIDES?

Some things aren’t supposed to exist outside of our imagination.

Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse’s world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight.

In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce … of sorts.

But tonight, Kierse—a gifted and fearless thief—will break that treaty.

She’ll enter the Holly Library … not knowing it’s the home of a monster.

He’s charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying. But he knows talent when he sees it; it’s just a matter of finding her price.

Now she’s locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She’ll sacrifice her freedom. She’ll offer her skills. Together, they’ll put their own futures at risk.

But he’s been playing a game across centuries—and once she joins in, there will be no escape …

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9781705084694

K. A. Linde

K. A. Linde is the Sunday Times, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and romance, including the Royal Houses series and The Oak and Holly Cycle. She has a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Buffy, travelling and dancing in her spare time. She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son and super adorable puppy.

Reviews for The Wren in the Holly Library

[Saphirakay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is amazing. I wish I had read it sooner. Also, the narrators did great

[Diana Rise · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The narrator was absolutely ? amazing with so many accents and distinct personalities and voices! She blew me away! Kierce is one of my fave female mcs of 2024, absolute badass, and so relatable ; she has had to pave her own road and depend on no one but herself, and the way she rushes into danger to save her friends was ? . Why couldn't she depend on Graves? He never came for her ..not once even when she was almost dying in front of him in the end . I can't wait to see what new adventures await Kierce in book 2. The Holly Library and the housekeeper ...why can't I move in there now..K a Linde gets all the stars for aesthetics and food descriptions!

[briandrewz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely was drawn into this book from the first word. I loved the characters, the setting (sort of a post-Apocalyptic New York City), the ambiance...it all worked. Definitely got some Beauty and the Beast vibes with a hint of Feyre and Rhysand thrown into the mix as well.

This was just a well-done romantasy. I loved the relationship development between Kierse and Graves. I need the next book pronto!

[stephy2021-43392 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The world building in this was so good. I loved all of the characters and the way the magic was described.
The FMC was such a badass and i loved that she never backed down.

I can’t wait to read the second book!

[cgalvin-774225 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Adore the cover. Lots of recycling of common fantasy and romance tropes. Not much character development.

[tip44 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

not the best writing, but engaging characters

[enid007 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This was a little tough for me to rate if I'm going to be honest, so I am going to keep it as simple as I can.

Likes:
The Main Characters Wren/Kierse and Graves, I enjoyed their chemistry for the most part
World building and the intricate telling of the monsters, humans, and their folklore.
The romance/connection building between Kierse and Graves

Dislikes:
The storyline was kind of all over the place for me, to be fair it got to a point that I had no clue what was going on, I got Beauty and the Beast vibes but there was so much drama with the main characters and their past (exes) drama that it tended to pull me from the story, I would get into the storyline then the author went a different direction and pulled me out the story. There is something here but it just ended falling flat for me. It saddens me because I feel like this could've been a really great book.

Another dislike the spice, Author's for the love of all bookworms, if you are going to write a spicy scene please make it make sense and flow easy with the story. The spice scene seemed forced like "hey I can include spice in my book too for all you spice readers" smh and it's not to say I don't have my share of love for smut books but let's stop forcing certain trends just because everyone else is.

I might check out the next book but when it is available in the library meaning I am in absolutely no rush to get to the next one.

I am so sorry because I really don't like giving bad reviews but this was just not a hit for me at all.

[Susannah Scott · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting story and idea, sadly she’s not a great writer.