Free Audiobook : Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle, Book 1), by Tracy Deonn

Bree Matthews, a Black teen grappling with her mother’s recent death, heads to UNC-Chapel Hill’s early college program to outrun her pain. But her first night there, she witnesses a demonic attack and a secret society called the Legendborn who fight such creatures, shattering her plans for a normal escape. Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn is a bold YA fantasy that reimagines Arthurian legend with a modern Southern twist, weaving magic, grief, and identity into a tale that grips you tight.

When a mage named Sel tries and fails to erase Bree’s memory of the chaos, it sparks her own mysterious magic and a hidden memory linking her mother’s death to this strange world. Teaming up with Nick, a renegade Legendborn with his own grudges, Bree dives into the society’s secrets, uncovering a legacy of knights and a brewing war that could change everything. Deonn’s storytelling shines with vibrant characters, a unique magic system, and a unflinching look at racism’s lasting echoes, making every moment feel alive and urgent.

This audiobook, narrated with power by Joniece Abbott-Pratt, is perfect for fans of Six of Crows or An Ember in the Ashes, offering a fresh spin on YA fantasy with heart and heft. Legendborn balances pulse-pounding action with the tender ache of loss and self-discovery, pulling you into Bree’s fight to claim her truth. Get ready for a listen that’s as thrilling as it is soul-stirring, setting up a series you won’t want to pause.