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Given: An Epic Romantasy: The Giving Chronicles, Book 1

by Sean Masters Elayna R. Gallea

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Wren is born with a Mark on her forehead, destined to be "Given" to the gods in her twentieth year. She has always embraced her role, believing the gods protect her kingdom—until she witnesses the brutal slaughter of her best friend during a Giving Ceremony. Shattered by this revelation, Wren flees into the wilderness, desperate to escape her fate and survive. Her path takes a dangerous turn when she discovers an unconscious man in the woods. Driven by compassion, she heals his wounds, only to discover a terrifying truth: he is a Hunter, and his primary target is her. According to the law, Marked Ones must be returned to the gods, but the debt of his life creates a complicated, high-stakes moral dilemma. In a moment of hesitation, he grants her a single day’s head start, sparking a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. Featuring a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dynamic, *Given* is an intense romantasy where survival demands everything. As Wren fights to outrun her hunter and uncover the dark secrets of her world, she realizes that the line between predator and prey is thinner than she ever imagined. Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey filled with magic, mystery, and an unforgettable cliffhanger.

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1 4.1 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(2,614) Book 1 of 2: The Giving Chronicles Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions She's born to die. He lives to hunt. Wren was born bearing a Mark on her forehead. She's always known she would be Given to serve the gods in her twentieth year, and she's eager to work for them since they keep the kingdom safe. That is, until she sneaks into a Giving Ceremony and watches as her best friend is slaughtered in the name of the gods. Horrified, Wren escapes her village under the cover of darkness. Her plan is simple: flee the kingdom and stay alive. Surviving is going well until she stumbles upon an injured, unconscious man in the woods. Unwilling to leave him to die, she heals him. Only when he wakes, she realizes he's a Hunter. And his prey? Her. Marked Ones must be returned to the gods. It's the law. But now he's in Wren's debt. Inexplicably drawn to her and caught in a moral quandary, he gives her a gift: one day's head start. And when the Hunter catches her, she'll do whatever it takes to get away... Given is the first book in the Giving Chronicles, a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, epic romantasy series from the author of Tethered and A Game of Love and Betrayal. Narrated in duet style. ) ©2025 Elayna R. Gallea (P)2025 Podium Audio Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 2 The Giving Chronicles 2. Listening Length 11 hours and 41 minutes 3. Author Elayna R. Gallea 4. Narrator Sean Masters, see all) 5. Publication date November 18, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Podium Audio 8. ASIN B0FHLDV6PD 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Given-Epic-Romantasy-Giving-Chronicles/dp/B0FHLDV6PD/ref=sr1100?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lkbVoNDfMI06YgqGW2bzE9nQHFTeDujw86gKQenfGu7TT-tlGMJFYwKGNYR4gQ1vhVScljULBOWbMxkXD6bjqolRjjwm4PZecYeomeQkMvdl-9su0382AqumWLuNneDqXkTzTSu3QuTxVoKox0YPI8cdxmn7GGVhkqPcaWUFJ9Y4pktjwPh6nzFalRk877W21TsSmQe5NFroXSX6SFsqxyds9OgYs3enxdjupGrU.wGrWTGyT5WwMPf9g9dfumCxpuIqcyAOxwC31agiRnY&dibtag=se&qid=1780245628&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 41 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL4PFCRT/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=s33XOSmZbcqGY2dv&pdrdw=Dymb0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ATPY0SFDV7T6WXFT6ATT&pdrdwg=y07cn&pdrdr=ce4833ea-e04f-41ae-826b-abc32ed037b3) Hunted: An Epic Romantasy: The Giving Chronicles, Book 2 Hunted: An Epic Romantasy: The Giving Chronicles, Book 2 Elayna R. Gallea Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$23.21 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQL8K6LS/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=s33XOSmZbcqGY2dv&pdrdw=Dymb0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ATPY0SFDV7T6WXFT6ATT&pdrdwg=y07cn&pdrdr=ce4833ea-e04f-41ae-826b-abc32ed037b3) Where Dreams Fall: A Romantasy: Defying Fate, Book 1 Where Dreams Fall: A Romantasy: Defying Fate, Book 1 R.L. Caulder 280 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.55 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5S1ZQJ1/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=s33XOSmZbcqGY2dv&pdrdw=Dymb0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ATPY0SFDV7T6WXFT6ATT&pdrdwg=y07cn&pdrdr=ce4833ea-e04f-41ae-826b-abc32ed037b3) Of Earth and Flame: The Ithenmyr Chronicles, Book 1 Of Earth and Flame: The Ithenmyr Chronicles, Book 1 Elayna R. Gallea 2,037 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.61 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ5WK1WX/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=s33XOSmZbcqGY2dv&pdrdw=Dymb0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ATPY0SFDV7T6WXFT6ATT&pdrdwg=y07cn&pdrdr=ce4833ea-e04f-41ae-826b-abc32ed037b3) Tethered: The Binding Chronicles, Book 1 Tethered: The Binding Chronicles, Book 1 Elayna R. Gallea 14,533 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.16 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPQRMFPZ/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=s33XOSmZbcqGY2dv&pdrdw=Dymb0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=ATPY0SFDV7T6WXFT6ATT&pdrdwg=y07cn&pdrdr=ce4833ea-e04f-41ae-826b-abc32ed037b3) Web of Vows and Vengeance: An Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance Novel (The Hirathean

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