Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade [Dramatized Adaptation]

Honey and Ice [Dramatized Adaptation] #5

by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare

Ripped from the man I’m bound to. Thrust into fresh danger. And this time I must go alone.

Except the task I’m burdened with should belong to a more powerful fae—my mother. Listening to her brought me to this moment of heartache and loss. Perhaps the time has come for a new approach, no matter the consequences.

With my trusty gold bat, a tormented Aaden, and a potty-mouthed land kelpie for company, I have an oath to uphold before I can untangle the web of deceit and half-truths in this next quest. Because as it turns out, the child thief I defeated was merely a henchman of the master of darkness. And this master?

He has another henchman.

I barely survived the encounter with the child thief, and with drained bodies dropping from the sky, can I make sense of the magic and ribbons before humans, fae, and the very realms we live in are claimed?

Failure has never been an option. Unfortunately, now it seems like the only one.

If you adore Holly Black, Sarah J. Maas, or Elise Kova, you’ll love this fast-paced dive into realms where ten impossible things happen before mid-day and the odds are ever dire.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Aure Nash, Morgan Dalla Betta, Ryan Dalusung, Christopher McLinden, Tia Shearer, Renee Dorian, Hedra Knight, Nicole Perez, Mike Carnes, Nick J. Russo, Crystal Lee, Sarah Ruth Thomas, David Engel, Nanette Savard, Belsheber Rusape, Amanda Forstrom, James Konicek, Steve Wannall, and Tyler Hyrchuk.

1 pages, Audio CD

Published October 21, 2024

About the author

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I was born into a family of Star Wars nuts. I have a lot of siblings (somewhere I lost count but I think there was more than could be numbered on one hand) and being one of the young padawans I was subjected to Star Wars marathons, on a regular basis. If you've read any of my books you'll see there is often a reference to said movies as a small homage to my upbringing. May the force be with you and all that jazz.

I started writing when I realized I didn't want to grow up not believing in magic, or not believing in creatures everyone else said didn't exist. That being said, I have never seen a fairy, unicorn or dragon. I had a neighbour who swore they fed the leprechauns in their garden, but I never caught the little buggers no matter how long I lay in wait. (And consequently had to help the neighbours plant new flowers to replace those I killed waiting for the leprechauns to show their faces.)

Along the way, I found my husband who is the rock that keeps me from floating away into my dreams, and we have a little boy who is the centre of our world. Living on a farm keeps us busy (as if the writing wasn't enough) and I have more than my share of stories about wrestling with cows, helping birth calves and ending up in the creek during the process, falling in the mud (we'll call it mud but we all know that on a farm, mud is rarely mud) and chasing escaped livestock in the hopes the four legged convicts don't make it to the highway.

I've taken up archery, and the goal is to move into horseback archery in time (you know, when I can hit the target on a consistent basis) and when no one is looking, I love to bake (this doesn't happen often as it's hard to keep the sweet treats in stock with two boys in the house.)

As to what's coming next for me? More stories (since those never stop inside my head, I might as well share them with all of you!) and more adventures. Pretty much, when the fancy strikes, I'll jump on it. Leap before you look I'm sure that motto was created for me.

Or was that . . . think big and dream bigger, ready, set, pull the trigger . . . yeah. That one is a good one too. But only if you have a gun. And are hunting elephants. Which is not cool because of so many reasons. Let's stick with the first one with an addendum.

Leap before you look and let your dreams carry you on their wings. And that, my friends, is me in a nutshell.

Reviews

[Rakel Artin · Rating 3 out of 5]

PRETTY GOOD!!! 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Abigail Buchanan · Rating 3 out of 5]

📕 Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade by Shannon Mayer
⭐ Rating: 3/5 — I stayed, but the magic flickered.

📖 Summary:
Silver’s quest finally deepens. The shadow of the Darkness advances, alliances shift, betrayal cuts sharp, and Silver must reckon with her power, her past, and what she’s willing to lose. The dramatized adaptation packs in immersive sound, full cast acting, and cinematic flair.

This book is:
✨ High fantasy + emotional layers + worldbuilding overload
✨ Battle between light and dark, inside and out
✨ Prophecy, politics, betrayal — it’s riding a fast train and you’re strapped in
✨ Some threads shine; others feel tangled or rushed

💖 Character Reactions:
🌿 Silver (MC) —
She grows harder, wilder, more fractured. Her worst enemy might be what she loves most. There’s power in her voice, but sometimes she feels muffled by the weight of prophecy.

🔥 Aaden, Cormac & others —
Romantic tension is present but shaky. Their presence is felt more in shadow and memory than in strong emotional arcs. Chemistry flickers instead of roaring.

🫠 Notable Moments That Had Promise But Slipped:
Moments of revelation and prophecy that should land with impact — some do. Some fade
Battles & magic set pieces that feel cinematic in the audio, immersive but chaotic
Shifts in allegiances and betrayals — when they’re clear, they sting. When they’re murky, they just confuse
Silver’s internal conflict: trying to be hero, daughter, savior — that tension is gold

🔥 Smut Level:
Light to moderate. More about tension than full scenes. Touches of desire, but not the focus.
#SmutTags: #FantasyRomance #FeelingFlames #TensionOverHeat

⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
Violence, betrayal, political intrigue, magical danger, emotional trauma, shifting loyalties

🏷️ Tags:
#IvyTouchedAndBronzeBlade #HoneyAndIceWorld #ShannonAndKelly #Silver’sQuest #ProphecyAndPain #MagicOverload #EmotionalArc #3StarsButHope

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay… better than the last… and the ending chapters were better! Old Bastard is by far the best.