Ruination
A League of Legends Novel
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Anthony Reynolds
About this listen
This audiobook features dramatized audio performances by a full cast - featuring some your favourite Riot voices.
Discover an epic tale of magic, revenge, and an empire on the verge of ruin in the first ever novel set in the blockbuster universe of League of Legends.
Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire's knights go, slaughter follows.
Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king, she vows to temper his destructive instincts, as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin's poisoned blade strikes Viego's wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure.
As Isolde's condition worsens, Viego descends into madness and grief, threatening to drag Camavor down with him. Kalista makes a desperate gambit to save the kingdom: she searches for the long lost Blessed Isles, rumored to hold the queen's salvation, if only Kalista can find them.
But corruption grows in the Blessed Isles' capital, where a vengeful warden seeks to ensnare Kalista in his cruel machinations. She will be forced to choose between her loyalty to Viego and doing what she knows is right-for even in the face of utter darkness, one noble act can shine a light that saves the world.
Full list of narrators: James Patrick Cronin, Misty Lee, Sean J. Teale, Mara Junot, Mark Oliver, Dave B. Mitchell, Scott McNeil, Carol Valença, André Sogliuzzo, Debra Wilson, Steve French, Lisa Lindsley, Rick Zieff, Joe J. Thomas, Ellen Dubin, Jay Preston, Paul Bellantoni, Patty Mattson, Daniel Riordan, Dan Bittner, and Sarah Sampino.
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Critic reviews
"A propulsive tale of love, loss, war, and duty." (Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons)
"Ruination is a rousing, intrigue and action rich tale sure to delight fans of fantasy." (Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah)
"Fast-paced and entertaining epic fantasy - thoroughly enjoyable, and a worthy addition to the world that League of Legends began fleshing out with Arcane. Recommended for fans and newcomers alike." (James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost)
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- Jack Appleton
- 06-12-22
Most enjoyable.
Enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to. Here is to a fine start for LoL novels!
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- KDimitrov
- 17-08-23
Ruination: A League of Legends Novel - a surprise
Initially, I wasn't sure what to expect, but this novel has surpassed those expectations in more ways than one.
The Performance was a pleasure to listen to. The production quality was fantastic, featuring multiple narrators, each bringing a unique flair and depth to the characters they portrayed. This enriched the narrative and added a layer of immersion that elevated the entire experience.
Plot-wise, at the outset, I was bracing myself for a ride through a typical fantasy landscape with a predictable outcome. For a significant portion of the book, that assumption held true, which explains my rating of 4 Overall stars, Performance of 5 stars, and a 3 stars on the Story. However, the story took an unexpected twist towards the end that I did not see coming. This was a refreshing change that made me appreciate the book more.
As a former player of the League of Legends game, I found it interesting to dive back into the world, despite being unfamiliar with some of the newer characters featured in the novel. Importantly, one does not need to be a player of the game to grasp the storyline of this book. The narrative stands on its own, introducing and developing characters and settings in a manner that is accessible to newcomers.
The world-building within the novel was particularly impressive for me, and it was genuinely heartwarming to revisit the universe I had once been so immersed in through the game. It gives an extra layer of satisfaction and anticipation when you recognize a name or place. Yet, I can't help but wonder if this experience is as rewarding for readers who aren't familiar with the game. For them, certain references or the depth of the world might not resonate as strongly, which could be viewed as a drawback.
In summary, Ruination: A League of Legends Novel is a solid and enjoyable read (or listen, in my case), offering both familiarity for fans of the game and accessibility for newcomers. Despite a somewhat predictable journey, the unexpected conclusion and high-quality narration make it a worthwhile adventure.
Would recommend it to fans of the game and fantasy enthusiasts looking for a fresh spin on familiar tropes.
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- Michael O'Brien
- 12-10-22
Utterly Brilliant
Simply the highest production audio book I've ever listened to, without even the slightest doubt, I guarantee this book will envelop you from beginning to end
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-23
Word class performance
The performance is stunning, makes the average story sounds like master piece. Specially recommend to people who like to know a bit more about certain league of legends characters and general lore.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-09-22
Very good book
This is to me a MUST if you play League Of Legends, I think it would be a good book even if you dont but I am sure that knowing who some characters are brings extra life into this book.
Voices for every character is good aswell, Specially Viegos. Just finished the book and I rate this 5/5. Will listen to it again.
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- Onmoraki
- 04-10-22
Absolutely incredible
I loved this audiobook from start to finish. Even for people that do not play or know of the game. It is so incredibly narrated by a rich array of people. But of course the story takes the cake I was not able to stop listening and found myself looking for time to finish this asap.
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- Mr E
- 14-06-23
Great for a League of Legends Novel
Well written and well preformed. It may even trick you into thinking the world of League of Legends is worth playing.
It isn't.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-23
Amazing book
You do not need to know anything about League of legends to listen to this book. The story by itself was amazing and the narrators did a fantastic job with their characters. This is a book i will listen to again as it has been on my mind many times after reading it.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-24
The voice acting is amazing
so so good. so grateful riot made this. love that they used ingame voices for the characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-09-22
Wow!!! Totally blown away!
Wow. I am speechless. This book was absolutely incredible. The narration was totally immersive, perfect accents for the characters - each one was distinctive.
I knew very little about league of legends before I listened to this, but that did not matter because the story is written for newcomers and fans alike. I honestly forgot that this book was based on a video game because the plot was just perfect and not just a cliche. I think it’s incredible that Anthony Reynolds can give a tiny pixelated character so much depth.
The female characters were so strong, I loved every single one! The Captain was just absolutely spot on.
This is definitely the fantasy book of the year. Do not give this one a miss!
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