The Lost Redeemer

Aeonica, Book 1

By: David Musk

Narrated by: Suzy Jackson

A librarian’s apprentice uncovers forbidden magic in a secret martial academy.

Aeons once ruled the world. Now, their empire lies in ruin, and the survivors hide on the fringes of society.

Nahlia is a librarian's apprentice who's obsessed with Aeon lore, scavenging for hints of their legendary power.

But others are searching too, including the Templars who seek to hunt down the Aeon survivors. When the Templars attack her family, Nahlia is forced to infiltrate a secret academy and rise beyond everything she's ever known.

The Lost Redeemer is the first book in the Aeonica series, which began as a webnovel with over two million reads between Wattpad and Royal Road. It's a progression fantasy that takes place in a world with advancing technology, including firearms, trains, and airships. Follow Nahlia Cole, along with several other characters as they discover the lost art of Ethermancy and advance their abilities.

©2022 David Musk (P)2022 Podium Audio

Fantastic

Loved it!!! Suzy Jackson did a terrific job in narration. Loved the depth of the story.

Really good

Love the twist! The world building in this book is good and different characters. Can’t wait to start the next book.

I couldn't finish.

Five hours in, and I'm bored.

It's not that it's *bad*. The narrator does a great job and so deserves the full 5 stars. But the plot and characters? Yawn.

The main character - at least so far as I've listened - demonstrates little agency in her decisions and just lets things... happen. She's not compelling.

The most intriguing part of the story has been short snippets from MC's mother's diary - but even then, that's not enough to keep me listening.