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Long Live Evil

By: Sarah Rees Brennan
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
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Publisher's summary

This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the listener in the villain's shoes, for an adventure that is both "brilliant" (Holly Black) and "supremely satisfying" (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation.

When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favorite fantasy series.

She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He’s impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she's not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor's tale.

So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they're doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor's fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final moment.

THIS IS A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO’S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN…

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Critic reviews

"Funny, audacious, and supremely satisfying, Long Live Evil is the chosen one we've been waiting for. It succeeds as both a brilliant meditation on the pleasures and perils of fiction, and a sweeping, romantic adventure in its own right. Get ready to laugh out loud, cry in public, and cheer on the villains as S.R. Brennan smashes through tropes with witty, wild glee in this delicious, subversive treat of a book."—Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House

"Brennan’s brilliant Long Live Evil harnesses clever banter, delightful turns of phrase, and epic backdrops in the service of exploring the nature of stories and the freedom that comes with embracing being named a villain—and maybe actually becoming one. Most of all, it introduces us to Rae, who uses her quick-thinking, loyalty, and ferocity to sidestep (and do the occasional musical number around) doom."—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night
"Utterly brilliant. I can’t stop thinking about Long Live Evil, which has rocketed to the top of my list of all time favorite fantasy novels. Pick this up immediately, S.R. Brennan will take everything you think you know about fantasy and turn it on its head."—C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise

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good God I hope there's a book 2

sweet Jesus Lord where is the next one, I'm foaming at the mouth over here.

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OMG

Such a good book. I’m so angry it’s over. I need more. Hopefully she will write a sequel.

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Beautiful original story

It’s a fantastic, fulfilling story. The plot twist is surprisingly bittersweet! I loved every twist and turn that had me ugly crying.

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Across worlds

I love seeing modern times mixed in this fantasy story. It created many moments of laughter and made the characters more endearing. There better be a part two.

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A Fantasy for Any Fandom!

This is a delightful romp through quest archetypes and their hilarious and heartbreaking subversion!! Sarah Rees Bennan does a remarkable job yet again!!

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This was really good

I honestly wasn’t expecting this to be as good as it was. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My only thing that was a bit annoying is a few times the story dragged and there isn’t any real spice. But overall the story was good and the character was fun. I’m looking forward to book 2 and will recommend this book.

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Wow!

Amazing work! I love that the book makes you look death in the face and understand the how desperate people are to avoid it. I love the love story (lover wise, sisterly, and friendship). Great narration in the accents and portraying the various characters.

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Love

I really love this kinda anime and was just wishing for a book like this so when I head of one I had to read it! I very much loved it! And I can’t wait for book 2!!

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Holy wow!

The world building, is so good! If you like Fantasy, Romance, twisty turning japanese isekai stories then this book is definitely for you. I loved every single evil character that this story gave me~ Evil wins at last! and I never saw that ending coming! I am so happy to have found my next autobuy author!!!

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LLE

Loved it! So original, witty and refreshing! Can’t wait for the next book! I was not expecting to be this delighted.

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