Sylvanas World of Warcraft, Christie Golden
Sylvanas World of Warcraft, Christie Golden
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Sylvanas (World of Warcraft)

Author: Christie Golden

Narrator: Patty Mattson

Unabridged: 15 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2022


Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The epic, definitive story of Sylvanas Windrunner, one of World of Warcraft’s most enduring and iconic characters, as chronicled by bestselling author Christie Golden. 

Ranger-General. Banshee Queen. Warchief. Sylvanas Windrunner has borne many titles. To some, she is a hero—to others, a villain. But whether in pursuit of justice, vengeance, or something more, Sylvanas has always sought to control her own destiny.

The power to achieve her goals has never been closer, as Sylvanas works alongside the Jailer to liberate all Azeroth from the prison of fate. Her final task? Secure the fealty of their prisoner—King Anduin Wrynn.

To succeed, Sylvanas will be forced to reflect on the harrowing path that brought her to the Jailer’s side and to reveal her truest self to her greatest rival. Here, Sylvanas’s complete story is laid bare: the breaking of the Windrunner family and her rise to Ranger- General; her own death at the hands of Arthas and her renewed purpose in founding the Forsaken; the moment she first beheld the Maw and understood the true consequences of what lay beyond the veil of death.

But as her moment of victory draws near, Sylvanas Windrunner will make a choice that may ultimately come to define her. A choice that’s hers to make.

About The Author

Christie Golden is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of fifty-six books and more than a dozen short stories in the fields of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Her media tie-in works include her first novel, Vampire of the Mists, which launched TSR’s game line; more than a dozen Star Trek novels; the Fate of the Jedi novels Omen, Allies, and Ascension as well as the standalone novels Dark Disciple and Battlefront II: Inferno Squad. For Blizzard Entertainment, she’s contributed five StarCraft novels, including the Dark Templar trilogy, and the Warcraft/World of Warcraft books Lord of the Clans, Rise of the Horde, Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, War Crimes, Before the Storm, and Exploring Azeroth: Eastern Kingdoms. In 2017, she was awarded the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers Faust Award and named a Grandmaster in recognition of thirty years of writing. She currently works full-time for Blizzard Entertainment, where she frequents Azeroth on a regular basis.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Meredith on March 28, 2022

Such a great book, definitely a great POV without trying to justify Sylvanas's actions, but still giving her perspective. But having Anduin to call her out and bring her back to reality was nice to have. 5 stars, though it wasn't really a lot of groundbreaking new information, it is just an account......more

Goodreads review by Sasha on October 28, 2022

Sylvanas really said “I will never serve,” and then served.......more

Goodreads review by Ken Silverman on April 12, 2022

This was a funky read. As an avid player of WoW, I'd say this does a pretty decent job of weaving a cohesive story around a character who has been much maligned over several recent expansions. There's no way pulling this off was anything short of walking across a tight rope, and high praise to Golde......more

Goodreads review by Austaras on March 31, 2022

For her ability to somehow bridge the mess and failing that has been recent in game “lore” with classic lore Golden deserves 5 stars alone. She manages to do both the Ranger-General and Dark Lady justice and each rightly have their own voice. Everything with the Jailer I can’t hold against her and sh......more

Goodreads review by Curlsofstarlight on July 14, 2023

I picked up this book because I wanted to learn more about Sylvanas' adventures without having to play the entirety of World of Warcraft or watch hours of cutscenes on YouTube. Unfortunately, I would have been better off doing either of those things rather than struggling through this book. I went i......more