Mask of Deception and Sacrifice

A Sacrificed Hearts Standalone

De: Callie Thomas

Narrado por: Isabelle Turner

If she can remove the monster's mask, she will earn her freedom… but failure will cost her life.

Thirteen years ago, Princess Fiona fled the bloodshed within Ravenwood Castle. She has no desire to return to the place of her childhood nightmares, especially not as a prisoner locked in chains. Using the power of illusion, she glamours her appearance to conceal her royal identity, hoping that her facade won't crumble before she can escape.

When the usurper king forces her on a deadly mission to subdue a wild man terrorizing his kingdom, Fiona must earn the trust of a masked monster who uses his sharp tongue and shifting personalities to keep her away. But the longer she's with him, the more she sees beyond his disguise and succumbs to his charms.

With her life on the line, the last thing she needs is a distraction. But when he offers her another path to freedom, will she sacrifice everything for him?

Mask of Deception and Sacrifice is book three in the Sacrificed Hearts multi-author series, a collection of standalone fantasy romances inspired by monsters of legend and packed with strong heroines, swoony heroes, and sacrificial themes.

©2024 Callie Thomas (P)2024 Podium Audio

Loved it

I got this book on accident actually, thinking it was a different author, but so glad I stumbled upon Thomas's work. This book kept me wanting to listen, which admittedly it's been a while since I found a book that has done that. I loved this author's style of writing, as well as the characters. I found myself wishing for a sequel or trilogy, but the book's ending was well written and wrapped things up nicely. Can't wait to uncover more gems by this author.

Very engaging!

Took me a while to get acquainted with the narrator's voice, but I ended up greatly admiring how well she differentiates each character. The story is fast-paced and well written. Definitely worth a listen!

My favorite book of the year!

This was my intro to Callie Thomas and I’m speechless. This has definitely been my favorite book of the year. And the narrator’s voice was beautiful. Fiona, as a FMC, was so relatable and I loved her unwillingness to give up, or even to hurt someone just because others had done so. Her mother sounds like mine, and I felt deeply the same loss she did, as I lost mine too. Zee, was such a complex character full of secrets. I really enjoyed seeing him grow and come out of himself and shed the “monster” and be himself. And how he adores Fiona is just the most romantic thing. Cannot recommend this book enough!

Chills! Absolute Chills!

This book is EVERYTHING!!

2 "monsters" 1 common enemy.

Can they work together to free the monsters, or will their pasts keep them apart forever.

It just got better!

I don’t usually do reviews, but I felt compelled to do this one. All I have to say is that this is the best story I’ve read in years. The narrator was amazing. She brought so much more excellence to an already amazing book. Just read it!

Incredible and beautiful

This was a delightful mix of Beauty and the Beast, and the Greek myth of the Minotaur. I loved the descriptions of the guarded labyrinth (of bookcases, but still…) and of the growing relationship between the 2 main characters! The way the two stories were woven together was intricate, and highlighted the incredible story from start to finish! I also loved the happy ending!

Now I have to buy the Hard Back! So good!!

I just finished reading Callie Thomas’ Forest of Stolen Memories (I swooned over Cedrick!) and was going to read her next book in the series but this book just came out on audible and I was too curious not to give it a listen. I’m so glad I did! I loved this book! I listened to it in a day (while cleaning the house… win win I’d say!)! The narrator doing the voices was absolutely perfect. Very talented. I was absolutely swept away into another world! I loved the romance, the touch of magic throughout, and the mystery of that darn mask. It reminded me of a mix of Phantom of the Opera meets Jekyll and Hyde but with better romance. Please Callie get more of your books in audio version! What a great way to experience your book… but I will be getting the Hard back too (to add to my collection of your books!).