Fantasy

The Ashford Oath

by Nadia Brennan · Narrated by Elena Whitlock · 18 hrs 6 min

★★★★☆ 4.2 · 4,798 ratings

A runaway bride holds the key to an ancient war, and a stranger who knows too much is coming for it. The first volume of a sweeping, character-driven saga.

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A runaway bride holds the key to an ancient war, and a stranger who knows too much is coming for it. The first volume of a sweeping, character-driven saga.

The Ashford Oath is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Nadia Brennan writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“I read it in one sitting.” The Lantern

Publisher	Longshadow Press
Publication date	June 2024
Narrator	Elena Whitlock
Length	18 hrs 6 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-80260-399-5
Genre	Fantasy
Language	English

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★★★★☆ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Nadia Brennan.

Tom H. · Apr 16, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★★ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Tom H. · Jun 9, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★☆☆ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Tom H. · Mar 5, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★★ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Nadia Brennan.

Marcus T. · Mar 1, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★★ Stayed with me

I keep thinking about the ending. Nadia Brennan has a real gift for the small, true detail.

Noah P. · May 17, 2026 · Verified buyer

Nadia Brennan

Portland, OR

Nadia Brennan grew up in Portland, OR and spent years as a high-school librarian before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in Meridian Review and Meridian Review. They now live in Providence, RI with a garden full of tomatoes.

Open Shelf Award winner