From the author of The Bone Witch, the thrilling sequel to The Never Tilting World spins elemental magic, fierce sisterhood, and vast, incredible landscapes into a YA fantasy epic perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.

After a treacherous journey and a life-shattering introduction to a twin neither knew she had, sisters Haidee and Odessa expected to emerge from the Great Abyss to a world set right. But though the planet is turning once again, the creatures of the abyss refuse to rest without another goddess’s sacrifice.

To break the cycle, Haidee and Odessa need answers that lie beyond the seven gates of the underworld, within the Cruel Kingdom itself. The shadows of the underworld may hunger to tear them apart, but these two sisters are determined to heal their world - together.

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Listening Length	13 hours and 4 minutes
Author	Rin Chupeco
Narrator	Amy Landon, Karissa Vacker, Emily Rankin, Anthony Rey Perez, Emily Woo Zeller
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	November 10, 2020
Publisher	HarperAudio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B084YYSNZ1
Best Sellers Rank	#56,630 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #90 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy for Teens #157 in Fiction on Family for Teens #226 in Fantasy Romance for Teens

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Travis HaydenTop Contributor: Fantasy Books

The Ever Cruel Kingdom delivered a...

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021

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The Ever Cruel Kingdom delivered a very satisfying conclusion to this duology. I however still liked book one just a tad better. That is not to say this book was bad but it did drag for me in some areas while still entertaining me.

I don't have much more to add to this review that I didn't already say in my review for book one. Everything that I loved and adored in book one was very present throughout this book, whether that be the world or the characters or even the plot. What I will say here is my one critique, and that is the story kind of dragged like I said. This story though still had me completely in its hooks.

I am such a Rin Chupeco fan at this point. Seriously all the books I have read by them have left a very lasting mark on my reader heart. I am so eager to pick up any and every book they plan on releasing.

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NoseInABook

Love it

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021

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I loved this book. This series was great. I absolutely loved the story. It was very hard to put down. The love between the characters was great. These books are not very steamy but it's still a great book to read.

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Jennifer Donner

Soooo good!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021

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I have loved everything I've read by Rin. She's really good at building worlds and characters that I actually care about. This series was great at showing how greed can ruin the world around us but we still have time to fix it if we just work together.

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Chris

Read it!

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021

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I love Rin's writing. Deep, complex, characters, beautiful fantastic worlds, and thrilling story lines. Great to lose yourself in her stories!

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Corinne Winters

Book arrived in great condition!

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021

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Olivia (@plumpaperbacks)

I absolutely adored this sequel!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021

The Never Tilting World was one of my favorite books of 2020, and The Ever Cruel Kingdom will definitely end up on my 2021 favorites list. This duology is undeniably one of my absolute favorites. Chupeco’s writing is lovely, and their ability to craft intricate worlds, complex characters and emotional relationships is incredible. There isn’t a single thing about this book I disliked. Haidee, Odessa, Lan, and Arjun are brilliant. The romances are brilliant. The plot is brilliant. Yes,
there’s a theme here: everything is just brilliant, and that’s not an exaggeration. I also really like the story’s emphasis on family, grief, and forgiveness. Chupeco fit so much into these pages and did so brilliantly. No, I won’t stop using that word. It’s accurate. I’m not sure what else to say. The last few chapters had me terrified, but everything worked out in the end. It was perfect, and I mean it. My heart was so happy reading the epilogue. I’m so happy that I read these books. I’m rambling, but whatever. I’ll be recommending these books for years to come. I absolutely love them!!

Representation
-full cast of characters of color
-chronically ill lesbian protagonist
-amputee protagonist
-bisexual protagonist with PTSD
-sapphic relationship
-queer side characters (includes bi and aro ace rep)
-side characters of color

Content Warning: death, gore, blood, grief, violence, cannibalism, sexual content, suicidal thoughts

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Joe Kessler

A satisfying but weaker end to the duology

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020

In the first volume of this YA fantasy duology, twin sisters raised on opposite sides of a stationary world each fall in love and get caught up in a propulsive plot that brings them and their partners hurtling together in its final pages. This sequel is fun for finally showing those four characters interacting -- and it remains a nice piece of representation that one of the romantic relationships is F/F and the other involves a young man with only one arm -- but there's a little less conflict all around now that everyone's feelings are settled and their epic travels across a Mad Max-style desert are largely behind them. The quartet of viewpoint protagonists all sharing a common space also underscores how similarly author Rin Chupeco has written their voices, which was less evident before.

Ultimately I'm satisfied by how the story resolves here, and the central metaphor of a new generation tackling the climate crisis brought on by their elders is certainly apt, but the narrative hasn't quite grabbed me the way the previous book does.

[Content warning for self-harm, panic attacks, and cannibalism.]

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Utopia State of Mind

a thoughtful introspective sequel

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020

Sister stories will never not be my thing. Picking up immediately after the ending of The Never Tilting World, The Ever Cruel Kingdom introduces us to a world of change. A moment when the world we know is transforming into something terrifying and new. It's up to Haidee and Odessa to fight for their future. Not only a world where they do not lose the ones they love, but one where their worlds will survive. The stakes have never been higher and The Ever Cruel Kingdom is practically non-stop action. If you thought it couldn't get any more intense, think again.

But where Chupeco's books consistently hook me are the characters. I live for the friendship between Lan and Arjun. The ways they share looks like, "OMG can you believe her" and their fierce sense of protection. This multiple POV format allows us to get to know our favorites even better. I've become so invested in them that there were moments that made me tear up and my heart drop. It may just be me, but I also got some series Tomb Raiders, searching for clue, vibes and I was here for it.

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Rin never disappoints!

Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2020

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Rin Chupeco is one of the very few authors whose books I automatically pre-order and they have never disappointed me. The second book in their Never Tilting World duology was absolutely worth the wait, and I only wish there could have been more! (as I do every time I finish one of their books!) Can't wait to see what they have for us next!

Lev

Incredible end of a very good saga

Reviewed in France on May 20, 2021

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It's everything I love in a last book. The characters are just so good, the writing is very nice and the pacing makes it impossible to put down.

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