Citadel

By: C. M. Alongi

Narrated by: Emily Lawrence

Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

In this luminous sci-fi debut, a nonverbal autistic woman refuses to crumble as she stands against a dogmatic society clinging to a centuries-long conflict built on lies.

Citadel is the only human city on the alien planet Edalide, ruled by the biweekly tides that bring both deadly danger and much-needed resources. But the drowning waters, constant threat of starvation, and eternal cold aren’t the most dangerous challenge. For the Flooded Forest is ruled by demons: monsters from Hell sent by their vengeful god as penance for their ancestors’ rebellion. To save their souls and return to their former glory, Citadel must kill every single one.

Or so they believe.

Olivia lost her lover to the demons almost a year ago. But during a scientific expedition, a chance encounter reveals that the demons are sentient—a startling discovery that would get Olivia executed if she exposed it.

Driven by the burning need for answers, Olivia embarks on a dangerous journey into the Forest. There, she must face alien monsters, zealous warriors, and the demons of her own past. But change comes slowly, and always with a price…

©2023 Christina Alongi (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

YES

As someone who's on the spectrum I'm absolutely in love with this book I hope for a sequel or even a prequel either way I definitely want more i have about 4ish hrs left of listening to this book but im in love with this book

My comfort book!

Absolutely stunning world building and character development. The protagonist is my comfort character and i want to be as amazing and outspoken (pun intended) as her. I cant wait to read the sequel and see how the world continues to build and what twists await us!

An amazing experience

Though I don’t listen or read to many novels often, I was hook to this book. Could be me, I didn’t get hooked until about chapter 8 or 9. But honestly it’s a great listen.

Thought the voice over did an amazing job. Has a phenomenal range. This book may have gotten me into binging more audiobooks.

Unique

Wonderful characters full of potential and flaws. Appreciated the lead character with autism who was the heroine of the tale!

Need a second book now

This book was so good it was chosen somewhat at random and I have been telling everyone about it since starting, the only downside is I need a second book now so I can keep going!

citadel

I loved every min of this book the suspense the characters the creatures. I can't wait to read the next book.

I want more!

Sequel? Sequel? This story is so good I literally just finished it while in the stands at a soccer game because I didn’t want to pause and wait until after!

Amazing world building

This book has such amazing characters and world building. It had me hook from the start. I hope there is a sequel because I want to know what happens next.

Pleasantly Surprised

narrator was brilliant. exactly what you expect of Audible.
I am a sci fi nut. when I could see, i would read one or two titles a week. I never quit before the end. I have assumed that any writer had to have some kind of story and the ends of stories are often the point.
I am a blood spitting atheist, however, so I have aggressively avoided magical stories in general, Tolkien being a major exception.
Tales of CaFae Latte caught my attention on Tic Toc and I was seduced by Alongi, her elves , etc.
I gave Citadel a try and it was brilliant.
it is a very good story and it was well told. it really pisses me off when I am kicked in my prejudices.
SRT

Surprisingly good

I was not sure what to expect but this is a very accessible accessible story. I was a bit disappointed in the main character. Probably due to my own lack of knowledge about people with autism. It seemed that she just could not talk and sometimes had a problem with reading facial expressions. She mentioned a few irritations with touch but her thinking seemed normal. I guess I was expecting more. But over all I enjoyed the story very much and will be looking for more from this author.