Creatures of Chaos

By: Julie Hall

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb

Perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural. Creatures of Chaos is a fast-paced YA urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave.

Chaos, the vicious supernatural competition where heroes are born and riches are won.

To most, it's just an urban legend whispered in the darkest shadows, but that all changes when my best friend drags me into a savage world where vampires, shifters, and fae compete for glory and fame.

As a creature without magic, I’d be a fool to enter Chaos, but the prize—a dagger of untold power—could change my powerless existence. With that dagger, I could wield magic, earn respect, and maybe, just maybe, win the heart of the dragon heir… it’s a risk I have to take.

Now, I'm pitted against beasts in a ruthless battle with no powers, no plan, and an infuriatingly attractive ally who’s just as likely to slit my neck as save it. Every round of Chaos leads me closer to seizing my deepest desires or losing everything.

In Chaos, survival is the only rule. And winning is all that matters.

©2024 Julie Hall (P)2024 Julie Hall

Incredible YA fantasy

SCREAMING. CRYING.
THAT ENDING.
JULIE HALL HOW DAAAAARE YOU.

You conniving evil genius. Where is the next book? I need it immediately. More than Onyx Storm even. Like, I can't even fathom waiting for this next book.

Okay, calming down. Let me get to a review here before I go scream incoherently into a pillow for hours.

Creatures of Chaos reminds me of a YA version of Fourth Wing and the closest YA book I can think of to compare it to is House of Night. It gives you that same visceral REACTION - where you're like "I don't think this series is the best series ever but I CANNOT stop reading it because I need to know how it ends." And seriously, I devoured this book (on audio) and I just want MORE. Especially more of Talon. If he is not end game, I don't know how I will survive, okay. Please let this be a slow burn for them. PLEASE. I don't hate Becks but Talon makes me feel SO much more and I love that boy to pieces. He's so adorable.

Again, I will reiterate, this isn't like "the best book ever" and honestly many of you will be like "omg, this is too dramatic and YA for me" like it's a bad thing to be. I devoured it though, and I am left starving for more. Just be warned if you don't like YA books where the FMC is pining after a guy, then you should steer clear. Also, if you hate love triangles, you can just leave now. HAHAHA.

It also kind of reminds me of the Selection a little bit. And I did see some of Aspen in Becks - but I will also say that Becks is much better! Just a few tiny aspects that remind me of Aspen. Talon, however, reminds me a lot more of Xaden from FW than Maxon. Maxon is just such a cinnamon roll innocent whereas Talon is this dark mysterious creature that is drawn to Locklyn because she's just ... a girl trying to survive and live and love and gosh, she's so cute too. Whyyy. I can't even begin to understand why I even like her because she's so ??? I bet you guys will hate her but I feel for her. I love her a lot - she's trying her best in this world that will always be against her for not having magic.

This review became a ramble of craziness and I can't even help it because I WANT MORE NOW.

Devoured this!

Oh my word! I devoured this book! I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was fantastic but the story was fairly well nonstop action. So much going on the entire time.
I was surprised when the ending hit. I really should’ve seen the signs, but I was too engrossed in the story to pick up on clues.
At any rate, this is a new favorite series for me and I’m desperate for book 2!

team Talon!

What a adventure this book took me on! Locklyn is a great friend and a badass women even without magic. She fights tooth and nail for the ones she cares about and never let's others keep her down. All she wants is to be the perfect match for her childhood crush so she joins a competition to win a magical item that will give her magic of her own. But it's not as easy as she thought. This was such a great book and cannot wait for book 2!

I Was Invested

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this Audiobook. So much so that I ordered a first edition hardcover. Excellent story, great characters and wow, that ending! Can't wait for the next.

Love this book so much!

I freaking love this book!

If I had to compare it to another book, it would be Crave, but WAY better! We have a magicless girl in a world full of magical creatures, 2 boys fighting over her, and the best cast of creatures you will ever find!

It has...
A magicless FMC in a supernatural world
Friends to lovers
A second love interest who's morally grey
Magical & deadly trials
The best cast of side characters
All the feels!!!

A couple of my favorite quotes ...
“The first time we kiss Freckles, it won't be to make another guy jealous. It'll be because we can't live another second without tasting each other's lips. I'm a patient creature. I can wait.”

“If Chaos was good for anything, it taught me I'm enough just as I am. If anyone can't accept me for my lack of magic, then that's their problem, not mine.”

Amanda did a fabulous job narrating this book!

simply outstanding.

excellent story, characters, world building and ending. can't wait for the next book!

now for some frustrating things. Locklyn, I love her character, but the fooling herself and delusion that she is head over heels for Becks, when Talon arrives is aggravating. she really isn't, and her lies and decieving Becks are proof of that. yes it's a typical triangle and good story generating, but it is actually hurtful to Becks in many ways.

yea Becks could be a little less hovering over her, but seriously, he cares about her, loves her, and while his actions and decisions he makes are All because of that. it's the way good guys are, that need to work on some things. Talon is a good guy too,.don't get me wrong, but they are just two different guys.

!!!Spoilers ahead!!!

I really don't think He will die,.but man, who knows? the story is going to take on a trying to stop the delusional dude and not save him. so I could see his character being written out, there wouldn't be a need for him in the next story, just a need to find the crazy villain and stop him, which I hope isn't the case, the BS Talon gives Locklyn about always being a choice, is true, but becks choices were seriously fixed and controlled. he was delt a pretty crappy situation. I think he is the right one for Locklyn, and may he owes her some apologies and promises to change the way he tried to protect her, but really Talon does the same thing, protects her. but Locklyn owes Becks the truth as well, all the things she hid from him with Talon. her mixed up feelings for them both, she should either quit deluding herself and stringing Becks along, and make a dang choice. I mean, maybe she won't have to in the continuing story. If he is still alive, I fell like they will go to earth, and she will still be wishy washy, even though she was spouting off how Becks thought it was real how she ended things with him, and real how she was with Talon........well, wasn't it??? Real? isn't that how she really feels? Becks deserves better.

Voice personality

Loved everything Locklyn! She is such an underdog but don’t count here out! I loved how the voice actor seemingly flowed from one voice to another as she read. It made for a really nice way to get to work in the mornings! It’s been a wild ride and I absolutely cannot wait for book 2! The ending of cliff hangers are your thing then this will be hard to top!

I Am Obsessed

I am obsessed with this book!!! Seriously, it has it all: wit and banter off the charts, tension and angst abounding, friendships, unlikely allies, undeniable connections, magical creature groups, fight-for-your-life competitions, and so much more. And, the ending left me speechless. Definitely going to be a book that I listen to repeatedly.

Enjoyed the narration

the sword

the ending! ugh I need to know he's okay! no way i can wait to September!!!

An amazing audio experience!

I absolutely loved this story!! The characterization of everyone was so perfect, teenagers acting like they know everything and not wanting to ask for help from the adults in their lives. Amanda Leigh Cobb did an amazing job with her narration, both giving slight differences to her own voice and when she was speaking as Locklyn, but also providing small inflections and accents for all the other characters. She provided a very pleasing audio experience and I would highly recommend this story in audio form, especially if you like audiobooks!

Give this story a listen through, especially if you like stories that include best friends to lovers, forbidden love, love triangle, fake dating, not the chosen one, secretive & morally grey MMC, new guy in town, magical & d3adly competition, magic-less FMC in a supernatural world, highly stakes, and all the creatures!