Fans of lush world-building, morally grey characters, enemies to lovers, and forbidden romance will devour this epic YA series.

In an empire torn apart by war, the greatest enemies are within.

Revenge…

In the wake of a ruthless betrayal, Jalie is forced to depend on Nesrelle, Queen of Death. But her army is falling to Nesrelle’s monstrous control. With her empire in upheaval, Jalie clings to the one thing she has left: revenge.

Rebellion…

After a vicious battle, the Forwyn are left reeling from incalculable loss. To defend her people, Lo fights to outmaneuver Emperor Revaed in a deadly game of wills. But the hardest part is being opposed to the man she loves.

Justice…

Kovi clings to hope for a Forwyn-Alrenian alliance, but mysterious prophecies warn him that his relationship with Jalie may be ill-fated. And when his foes are monsters, is mercy even an option?

Deceit…

His entire life has been a lie. Heartbreaking revelations force Caesiem to choose between the only family he’s ever had, and the woman who has stolen his heart. But his divided loyalties may tear him apart.

As all else burns away, four leaders will face their greatest fears—and discover where their true allegiances lie.

Not sure which order to listen to Rachel L. Schade's audiobooks in? The Cursed Empire series is set in the same world as the Silent Kingdom series, three years later, and follows new characters. If you're interested in both series, it's best to listen to SK first to avoid all possible spoilers. However, both series stand on their own and can be listened to in any order.