Description

Before Bells Hells ever crossed paths with her, Laudna lived with a whisper that promised guidance no matter how monstrous she became—until longing for “more” begins to tug at the edges of her carefully contained life. In this original prequel, she leaves Whitestone behind and travels through Tal’Dorei and beyond, where the world’s heroes and monsters collide in the places she least expects. As her still-blooded magic stirs and the woods close in, Laudna must confront the danger of hope, the cost of companionship, and the question of whether survival is the same as freedom. Blending Cassandra Khaw’s sharp, character-driven storytelling with the vivid, high-stakes spirit of Critical Role, this novel charts the lost years that shape the woman who will one day stand with Bells Hells—no matter what reaches back.

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paperback

Random House Worlds

Published Oct 8, 2024

273 pages

ISBN: 9780593496770

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@volmortaJul 3, 2026

This was very good. I had a nice little game with myself to figure out what class Laudna was and am happy to be right. I love this poor pathetic insane girl so much

Details

First Published

2024

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for What Doesn’t Break by Cassandra Khaw.

Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma