The Second Death of Locke is an audiobook by V. L. Bovalino, narrated by Samara MacLaren. The unabridged Audible edition runs 15 hrs 46 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
A devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow.
“Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy.” ―Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King
Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.
Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to wield. They are bound together by blood and magic, but there is one truth Grey dare not reveal … not even to Kier.
When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into a dangerous mission, Grey will need to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, and if she dies, all magic dies with her.
The Second Death of Locke is the first in a collection of interconnected standalones set in the same world.
“Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go.” ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
- Length: 15 hrs 46 mins
- Publisher: Forever
- Release year: 2025
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction / Romance
Listener Ratings
The Second Death of Locke holds an average listener rating of 4.5/5 from 278 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.8/5
- Story: 4.4/5
- 5-star ratings: 63% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “My favorite this year”
This book was beautifully written and performed. It was like poetry and the narrator delivered it perfectly.— AM, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “One of my favorite books of the year!”
Excellent reader. She is so pleasant to listen to Enjoyable story. Definitely putting it on my list of favorites for the year.— Crys, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Excellent Read”
It’s took a minute to get centered in the world but once there it was no stopping. I could not put it down. Very unique and creative story. If magical worlds at war and friends to lovers is your trope I highly recommend!— Amazon Customer, Audible listener
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