There are many facts and specific details, which create depth for the story. It is interesting to follow through and find out what happens next to discover whether Miranda can manage to escape, learn her history and whether she will end up with Jude. The story feels like something one reads on Wattpad where the main character is a shy woman with plain personality that relies on a man to open up her eyes, which is a bit cliche. However, teenagers might enjoy the story a lot, especially if the main character is a teenager herself.

Bonnie Bogovich does a great job narrating the story yet the voice over she does for the main character seems forced and does not fit the personality or sense of lost identity of the protagonist. If you are listening to this story without looking at the screen, it is not always obvious what to say when you need to make a decision

Overall:

I enjoyed listening to this story. It would be interesting to get more information on the origin of Miranda, why she was left at the convent, why Jude was supposed to pick her up and what exactly his goals were.

As a big fan of fantasy and romance, I really enjoyed listening to Stolen Birthright! Bonnie Bogovich does a great job at narrating the story and creating distinct voices for each character. Her voice acting kept me consistently engaged.

The hook for the story was great, communicating that Myranda was once a princess of some kind and making us invested to find out the mystery of what happened to Mimi. The fantasy worldbuilding was also very interesting. I found myself wanting to know more about the moon religion, the cloaked figures and the royal soldiers after them, and the mystery of Myranda’s connection to the nobility. The characters all had distinct, intriguing personalities and it was interesting to see their dynamics with Myranda. I liked how you could glean multiple perspectives from these characters, from the rebel Jude to the Mother Superior.

It was nice to have choices throughout that shaped Myranda’s personality and her loyalty towards the covenant. However, there were a few too many “fake choices” where I would choose to do one action, only for my choice to be essentially ignored. I also felt that the interactive story explanation at the start detracted from my initial immersion. I think it would be better to replace this with a more hands-on tutorial, introducing how this medium works through a simple story choice at the start.

The romance between Myranda and Jude was really nice. The subplot focusing on their budding relationship is fun, and I especially enjoyed the scene where Jenna teases Myranda over her crush on Jude. I also liked that you naturally learn more about Jude as the story progresses.

The good ending was interesting to me as well. We see hints from what we discover about Jude that Myranda is at the start of her path to discover more about her past and what happened to Mimi, but her ultimate fate is left open ended. I would have loved to learn more about the overarching mystery and see Myranda finally free to explore the city. But, I feel like this is neat in its own way, leaving the listener to imagine what might befall Myranda and Jude.

This story hit me in ways I didn’t expect. It’s one of those reads where you feel like you’re slowly climbing emotional plateaus and crossing mountains.

The journey of the characters was almost painful, and it made me sit with the quiet, heavy moments just as much as the more intense ones.

I felt deeply connected to what was happening, even when I wasn’t sure where it was going. And when it finally did turn the corner, it felt honest and well deserved.

This one’s perfect for fans of fantasy, romance, and RPG-style storytelling. You get plenty of freedom to shape your character’s personality through meaningful choices, which really gives it that roleplay feeling. The decision-making is fun and adds to the immersion.

The voice actress does a fantastic job! Her performance keeps the story engaging and easy to follow. The premise is compelling from the start: your friend has been abducted, and you’re pulled into a world full of mystery and magic as you uncover the truth.

Personally, I wished for a stronger focus on the fantasy and adventure elements. The romance felt a bit pushed at times, I also did not expect it to happen, but for those who enjoy romantic subplots, it will definitely hit the mark.

Overall, a captivating story that’s easy to dive into and hard to pause!