7 hours and 56 minutes
Her Cruel Empire
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The Devil's Plaything: Audiobooks in Order
Some series announce themselves by their titles alone, and The Devil’s Plaything does exactly that. Persephone Black opens proceedings with Her Cruel Empire, a near eight-hour plunge into dark, dangerous LGBTQ+ fiction that has clearly found its audience: 432 listeners have pushed its average to an impressive 4.6 stars. If you like your fiction with sharpened edges and a wicked streak, this is the shelf for you.
- 1 audiobooks
- 7 hours of listening
- 4.6/5 average (432 ratings)
- narrated by Allie Shae
- LGBTQ+
The The Devil's Plaything audiobooks in order
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Series at a glance
| # | Title | Length | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Her Cruel Empire | 7 hours and 56 minutes | 4.6/5 (432) |
Why listen to The Devil's Plaything?
Allie Shae narrates, and in intimate, character-driven storytelling the narrator is everything: she is the voice in your ear for seven hours and fifty-six minutes, and the ratings suggest listeners are more than happy in her company.Starting is simple here, because Her Cruel Empire is the first volume and the only one in our catalogue so far. It suits listeners who want commitment without excess: one substantial week of evening listening rather than a twenty-hour epic. I would steer you towards it if you enjoy morally complicated women and fiction that does not ask permission; I would steer the faint-hearted gently elsewhere.
Clara’s verdict
★★★★★ 4.5/5
This is one of the better-evidenced verdicts on this page. A 4.6-star average built from 432 ratings is not a fluke; it is a pattern, and it tells me Persephone Black and Allie Shae have struck a genuine chord with their audience. I have no hesitation recommending the opener to anyone drawn to dark LGBTQ+ fiction, and I am genuinely curious to see whether future volumes hold this standard. For now, the numbers and my instincts agree.
Clara Whitmore, Founder & Literary Critic
Frequently asked questions
How many audiobooks are in the The Devil's Plaything series?
Our catalogue lists 1 The Devil's Plaything audiobooks, adding up to around 7 hours of listening.
Which The Devil's Plaything audiobook should I start with?
Start with Her Cruel Empire, the first book in the series.
Who narrates the The Devil's Plaything audiobooks?
Most of the series is narrated by Allie Shae.
Are the The Devil's Plaything audiobooks worth listening to?
Across the series, listeners average 4.6/5 from 432 ratings on Audible and Amazon.
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