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The Four Horsemen [Dramatized Adaptation] #1
Pestilence [Dramatized Adaptation]
They came to earth—Pestilence, War, Famine, Death—four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They came to earth, and they came to end us all.
When Pestilence comes for Sara Burn’s town, one thing is certain: everyone she knows and loves is marked for death. Unless, of course, the angelic-looking horseman is stopped, which is exactly what Sara has in mind when she shoots the unholy beast off his steed.
Too bad no one told her Pestilence can’t be killed.
Now the horseman, very much alive and very pissed off, has taken her prisoner, and he’s eager to make her suffer. Only, the longer she’s with him, the more uncertain she is about his true feelings towards her, and hers towards him.
And now, well, Sara might still be able to save the world, but in order to do so, she'll have to sacrifice her heart in the process.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
When Pestilence comes for Sara Burn’s town, one thing is certain: everyone she knows and loves is marked for death. Unless, of course, the angelic-looking horseman is stopped, which is exactly what Sara has in mind when she shoots the unholy beast off his steed.
Too bad no one told her Pestilence can’t be killed.
Now the horseman, very much alive and very pissed off, has taken her prisoner, and he’s eager to make her suffer. Only, the longer she’s with him, the more uncertain she is about his true feelings towards her, and hers towards him.
And now, well, Sara might still be able to save the world, but in order to do so, she'll have to sacrifice her heart in the process.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
9 pages, Audiobook
Published June 5, 2025
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Laura Thalassa
51 books26.7k followersFound in the forest when she was young, Laura Thalassa was raised by fairies, kidnapped by werewolves, and given over to vampires as repayment for a hundred year debt. She’s been brought back to life twice, and, with a single kiss, she woke her true love from eternal sleep. She now lives happily ever after with her undead prince in a castle in the woods.
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January 28, 2026soft dnf, i think i need to do the regular audiobook for this one because as someone who doesnt get grossed out easily there is something im gagging over every other chapter and its making it not fun to read 😂
June 12, 2025
Amazing narration
Gahhhh! I already loved this book, so on my reread, the graphic audio just made my enjoyment go up drastically ❤️. The emotions, the lighthearted times, the drama, the sounds all added an element that made it feel cinematic.
I giggled and I cried, just like when I originally read it ❤️
I LUUUUUURVED IT 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Here’s my review for the book
Gahhhh! I already loved this book, so on my reread, the graphic audio just made my enjoyment go up drastically ❤️. The emotions, the lighthearted times, the drama, the sounds all added an element that made it feel cinematic.
I giggled and I cried, just like when I originally read it ❤️
I LUUUUUURVED IT 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Here’s my review for the book
Did Not Finish
July 14, 2025DNF at 30%
This book is just not for me. I'm a fan of dark romance but this book was too dark for me and there wasn't enough banter, romance, or chemistry between Sara and Pestilence to balance it out. I knew the subject matter was dark going into it because the book is about one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse but the graphic deaths and torture in the first 30% of the book was too much.
I've read a few other books from Laura Thalassa and I think my expectations of the "romance" in this book were too high.
As usual, the Graphic Audio narrators were amazing. The narration, sound effects, and overall production value were fantastic, it was the story itself that I didn't enjoy.
This book is just not for me. I'm a fan of dark romance but this book was too dark for me and there wasn't enough banter, romance, or chemistry between Sara and Pestilence to balance it out. I knew the subject matter was dark going into it because the book is about one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse but the graphic deaths and torture in the first 30% of the book was too much.
I've read a few other books from Laura Thalassa and I think my expectations of the "romance" in this book were too high.
As usual, the Graphic Audio narrators were amazing. The narration, sound effects, and overall production value were fantastic, it was the story itself that I didn't enjoy.
November 19, 2025
Out of all of Thalassa's horsemen, this is my least favorite. Although it had its moments, I just don't enjoy this story as much as the others. I was a bit disappointed with the graphic audio, but my issue is one I should have been able to predict. The two MMCs spend so much time alone, there is not much difference between this and a dual narration of this novel..
May 8, 2026
First time listening to a dramatized audiobook & not gonna lie, I was very overstimulated for what felt like the entire first half 😂😅 but once I got used to all the sounds & everything going on, I really started to enjoy it! & I loved Pestilence & Sara 🥹
June 10, 2025
I've read the book so many times and now I get to hear pestilence whenever I want. God I loved it, it was everything I wanted and more!!!
October 6, 2026
There are two very different experiences happening in Pestilence [Dramatized Adaptation] by Laura Thalassa: there is the story itself, which left me with some fairly significant reservations, and then there is Gabriel Michael as Pestilence, which is an entirely different conversation. Honestly, Gabriel Michael is the reason I picked this up in the first place. After hearing him as Xaden Riorson in Fourth Wing, I will apparently listen to this man narrate just about anything. At this point, he narrates all of my dreams, so naturally I was going to give him nine and a half hours of my life.
The premise initially fascinated me. I have a longstanding interest in the history of disease, particularly Yersinia pestis, hemophilia, and the history of sexually transmitted diseases, so the biblical concept of Pestilence has always been particularly interesting to me. Taking that idea and turning Pestilence into an immortal, supernatural being who arrives on Earth with the other Four Horsemen—and then making that premise the foundation for a paranormal romance—is exactly the kind of strange combination that should work for me.
The plot follows Sara Burns, a firefighter who watches Pestilence arrive in her town and begin spreading a plague that seemingly cannot be stopped. Determined to do something rather than simply watch everyone die, Sara attempts to kill him. Unfortunately for her, Pestilence is not exactly susceptible to ordinary human weapons. Instead of killing him, she ends up becoming his prisoner, and the two begin traveling together as he carries out his purpose across the world.
From there, the story becomes a slow transformation of their relationship. Sara begins as someone who desperately wants to stop Pestilence, while Pestilence initially sees humanity as little more than an assignment. As they spend more time together, however, he starts developing an understanding of humanity, compassion, suffering, and eventually love. The central question becomes whether Sara can save humanity without losing herself to the being responsible for destroying it.
Character-wise, Pestilence is easily the strongest part of the story for me. He is initially frightening because of how detached he is from human morality, but watching him slowly discover humanity gives his character a compelling arc. And Gabriel Michael absolutely elevates him. His performance gives Pestilence this otherworldly, almost ancient quality while still allowing the character's gradual emotional awakening to come through. The GraphicAudio production itself benefits enormously from the full cast, cinematic music, and sound effects, but Michael is the voice I kept waiting to hear.
Sara, unfortunately, did not work nearly as well for me. I understand what the story is trying to do with her—she is supposed to be stubborn, compassionate, courageous, and unwilling to accept that humanity's fate is predetermined—but I never became particularly invested in her as a character. Her relationship with Pestilence also felt more compelling because of his development than because of hers.
My biggest issue, though, was the religious component. I found the story's treatment of God, the Horsemen, and the reason they were sent to Earth frustratingly underexplained. There are some fascinating ideas buried underneath everything, but I wanted substantially more mythology and context. Instead, I sometimes felt like I was listening to Left Behind with significantly more sex.
That combination ultimately left me conflicted. The concept is fantastic, the production is excellent, and Gabriel Michael's performance is genuinely worth listening to. But the story itself feels like it had considerably more potential than it ultimately realized. I wanted more disease mythology, more explanation surrounding the Horsemen, and a more convincing emotional progression between Sara and Pestilence.
Would I listen to Gabriel Michael as Pestilence again? Absolutely. Would I recommend the GraphicAudio production? Yes, particularly for fans of dramatized audiobooks and Gabriel Michael's voice. But as a story, Pestilence left me wishing it had dug much deeper into the fascinating premise it created.
The premise initially fascinated me. I have a longstanding interest in the history of disease, particularly Yersinia pestis, hemophilia, and the history of sexually transmitted diseases, so the biblical concept of Pestilence has always been particularly interesting to me. Taking that idea and turning Pestilence into an immortal, supernatural being who arrives on Earth with the other Four Horsemen—and then making that premise the foundation for a paranormal romance—is exactly the kind of strange combination that should work for me.
The plot follows Sara Burns, a firefighter who watches Pestilence arrive in her town and begin spreading a plague that seemingly cannot be stopped. Determined to do something rather than simply watch everyone die, Sara attempts to kill him. Unfortunately for her, Pestilence is not exactly susceptible to ordinary human weapons. Instead of killing him, she ends up becoming his prisoner, and the two begin traveling together as he carries out his purpose across the world.
From there, the story becomes a slow transformation of their relationship. Sara begins as someone who desperately wants to stop Pestilence, while Pestilence initially sees humanity as little more than an assignment. As they spend more time together, however, he starts developing an understanding of humanity, compassion, suffering, and eventually love. The central question becomes whether Sara can save humanity without losing herself to the being responsible for destroying it.
Character-wise, Pestilence is easily the strongest part of the story for me. He is initially frightening because of how detached he is from human morality, but watching him slowly discover humanity gives his character a compelling arc. And Gabriel Michael absolutely elevates him. His performance gives Pestilence this otherworldly, almost ancient quality while still allowing the character's gradual emotional awakening to come through. The GraphicAudio production itself benefits enormously from the full cast, cinematic music, and sound effects, but Michael is the voice I kept waiting to hear.
Sara, unfortunately, did not work nearly as well for me. I understand what the story is trying to do with her—she is supposed to be stubborn, compassionate, courageous, and unwilling to accept that humanity's fate is predetermined—but I never became particularly invested in her as a character. Her relationship with Pestilence also felt more compelling because of his development than because of hers.
My biggest issue, though, was the religious component. I found the story's treatment of God, the Horsemen, and the reason they were sent to Earth frustratingly underexplained. There are some fascinating ideas buried underneath everything, but I wanted substantially more mythology and context. Instead, I sometimes felt like I was listening to Left Behind with significantly more sex.
That combination ultimately left me conflicted. The concept is fantastic, the production is excellent, and Gabriel Michael's performance is genuinely worth listening to. But the story itself feels like it had considerably more potential than it ultimately realized. I wanted more disease mythology, more explanation surrounding the Horsemen, and a more convincing emotional progression between Sara and Pestilence.
Would I listen to Gabriel Michael as Pestilence again? Absolutely. Would I recommend the GraphicAudio production? Yes, particularly for fans of dramatized audiobooks and Gabriel Michael's voice. But as a story, Pestilence left me wishing it had dug much deeper into the fascinating premise it created.
June 12, 2026
This was a solid one to listen to in GraphicAudio format. The story itself kept me engaged, but I just wasn’t fully sold on the romance, so I ended up enjoying the overall experience more than the relationship itself.
February 26, 2026
okaaay this was such a weird book but i don't necessarily mean that in a bad way
the beginning was bruuutal, truly brutal 😭 it was difficult to get into and even harder to digest at times
idk why i expected anything softer from a book literally titled pestilence LMAO but everything felt so grim, so merciless, so hard to stomach
the grief, the loss, the violence, the torture, the relentless suffering, it all weighed on me and there were moments i was reading with a knot in my chest and tears in my eyes bc it just made me feel too much
i'm the sickly type and def no stranger to pain or the constant awareness of how fragile humans can be and in some strange way this story felt deeply personal, maybe that's why it hit so hard
it was horrifc and yet strangely addictive and it had me so conflicted the whole time that i even considered giving up on it bc of how much anguish it put me through (yes, i cried more than once lol)
i loved sara as a character tbh, her resilience, her fire, her humanity, her compassionate nature, her dry humor, literally everything about her... and while i can understand pestilence's purpose to a certain extent, i could never be sara 😬 i could never fall for him, i could never go along with his plans, and idk man call me a coward but i'd most probably take the easy way out if it meant sparing myself that kind of emotional and psychological weight
anywayyy, what i know for certain is that i did not expect this book to affect me the way it did but in the end it's a solid 5 stars undeniably
i'm so excited for book 2 and if the rest of the series manages to keep me this invested and shaken aaand unable to put it down, this might as well become one of my all-time favorite series ngl
a massive shoutout to gabriel michael and jessica threet (and the rest of the GA cast obviously) for delivering such an emotionally charged performance, these two totally own my heart after this 🥹🤍
the beginning was bruuutal, truly brutal 😭 it was difficult to get into and even harder to digest at times
idk why i expected anything softer from a book literally titled pestilence LMAO but everything felt so grim, so merciless, so hard to stomach
the grief, the loss, the violence, the torture, the relentless suffering, it all weighed on me and there were moments i was reading with a knot in my chest and tears in my eyes bc it just made me feel too much
i'm the sickly type and def no stranger to pain or the constant awareness of how fragile humans can be and in some strange way this story felt deeply personal, maybe that's why it hit so hard
it was horrifc and yet strangely addictive and it had me so conflicted the whole time that i even considered giving up on it bc of how much anguish it put me through (yes, i cried more than once lol)
i loved sara as a character tbh, her resilience, her fire, her humanity, her compassionate nature, her dry humor, literally everything about her... and while i can understand pestilence's purpose to a certain extent, i could never be sara 😬 i could never fall for him, i could never go along with his plans, and idk man call me a coward but i'd most probably take the easy way out if it meant sparing myself that kind of emotional and psychological weight
anywayyy, what i know for certain is that i did not expect this book to affect me the way it did but in the end it's a solid 5 stars undeniably
i'm so excited for book 2 and if the rest of the series manages to keep me this invested and shaken aaand unable to put it down, this might as well become one of my all-time favorite series ngl
a massive shoutout to gabriel michael and jessica threet (and the rest of the GA cast obviously) for delivering such an emotionally charged performance, these two totally own my heart after this 🥹🤍
August 17, 2026
- Sara (21, firefighter, wanted to major in English)
- Pestilence “Pest” (powerful, ageless undying being)
- Trixie (Pest’s horse, name given by Sara)
It’s a slow-burn forbidden love in a dystopia inspired by biblical lore. It’s funny when contemporary concepts like taxes and terms like “savage” and “lit bitch” are mentioned. Sara’s inner monologue makes me chuckle a few times. However, it feels repetitive at times when their journey consists of Pest and Sara meeting people who want them dead, human or not, and who are going to die one or another. There is not a lot of substance to justify the length of the 10-hr graphic audio.
The four horsemen, Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death, arrive after an apocalypse. Each has a power that can destroy humanity. Sara shoots Pest and doesn’t relent when he begs for mercy, and burns him to death, unaware he can’t die. He returns in bones and flesh, dragging her along on his journey. He can control the plague and spares her as punishment. Later in the book, he confesses that he felt mercy for her, saying god told him to spare her.
They continue south, passing through every town like Vancouver and Seattle until Pest plague annihilates everyone. Sara attempts an escape once before he punishes her by dragging her behind his horse in the snow. She suffers the most pain, wishing she could die.
Once Sara stops trying to run, Pest actually treats her well. At every stop, Pest forces his way into human homes to provide Sara with food and shelter. He doesn’t need sleep or food. He tries human food to entertain Sara. He makes her sandwiches and finds food for her. Very sweet of him. He also waits for her to fall asleep before he ventures out to spread the plague, sparing her the witness of the spread.
Pest doesn’t have a name, but humans call him that. He lacked human emotions before he met Sara. His body is just a form he takes and not his true form. His three brothers are still asleep, which makes sense for the five years he was unaccounted for. His initial sleep allows humanity to redeem itself before he starts his mission.
They start a frenemy friendship and look out for each other from human violence. There is a lot of sexual tension once they get over their differences. They both resist their feelings for a while before they finally have sex at 70%, which is a new experience for Pest, who is not familiar with this intimacy. After their intimacy, he wants to marry Sara before finding out she had sex before. Sara rejects his marriage proposal but that doesn’t stop him from becoming possessive.
A group of people kills and buries Pest. Sara kills them and rescues Pest, further cementing her feelings for him. She’s more hesitant to admit her love while he is not afraid to confess his love. They meet more people who crucify and burn Pest. He crawls to Sara, who is left at the brink of death. She briefly meets Death. Pest finds medical help for Sara and kills the ones who did not help.
After this last ambush, Pest cast a widespread plague, which he could have done this entire time but never saw the need to. He will end humanity while keeping Sara by his side, much to her resistance. He locks her up after she tries to leave to rejoin humanity. After 8 days, he lets her leave.
There have not been sightings of the horseman since she left. Then she realized he had retracted that plague while she was imprisoned. She makes her way home to Whistler to reconnect with her parents and friends.
Months later, Pest, with Trixie, comes to Sara and admits she has never left his sight. He has served his purpose, and his plague will never affect another again. The book ends with them reconciling their relationship with sex and he proposes with a ring made from his crown. He wants to be called Victor, similar meaning to the Conquerer, from now on.
Few years later, Victor feels his brother War is waking and says “War is coming.” Dun dun dun.
- Pestilence “Pest” (powerful, ageless undying being)
- Trixie (Pest’s horse, name given by Sara)
It’s a slow-burn forbidden love in a dystopia inspired by biblical lore. It’s funny when contemporary concepts like taxes and terms like “savage” and “lit bitch” are mentioned. Sara’s inner monologue makes me chuckle a few times. However, it feels repetitive at times when their journey consists of Pest and Sara meeting people who want them dead, human or not, and who are going to die one or another. There is not a lot of substance to justify the length of the 10-hr graphic audio.
The four horsemen, Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death, arrive after an apocalypse. Each has a power that can destroy humanity. Sara shoots Pest and doesn’t relent when he begs for mercy, and burns him to death, unaware he can’t die. He returns in bones and flesh, dragging her along on his journey. He can control the plague and spares her as punishment. Later in the book, he confesses that he felt mercy for her, saying god told him to spare her.
They continue south, passing through every town like Vancouver and Seattle until Pest plague annihilates everyone. Sara attempts an escape once before he punishes her by dragging her behind his horse in the snow. She suffers the most pain, wishing she could die.
Once Sara stops trying to run, Pest actually treats her well. At every stop, Pest forces his way into human homes to provide Sara with food and shelter. He doesn’t need sleep or food. He tries human food to entertain Sara. He makes her sandwiches and finds food for her. Very sweet of him. He also waits for her to fall asleep before he ventures out to spread the plague, sparing her the witness of the spread.
Pest doesn’t have a name, but humans call him that. He lacked human emotions before he met Sara. His body is just a form he takes and not his true form. His three brothers are still asleep, which makes sense for the five years he was unaccounted for. His initial sleep allows humanity to redeem itself before he starts his mission.
They start a frenemy friendship and look out for each other from human violence. There is a lot of sexual tension once they get over their differences. They both resist their feelings for a while before they finally have sex at 70%, which is a new experience for Pest, who is not familiar with this intimacy. After their intimacy, he wants to marry Sara before finding out she had sex before. Sara rejects his marriage proposal but that doesn’t stop him from becoming possessive.
A group of people kills and buries Pest. Sara kills them and rescues Pest, further cementing her feelings for him. She’s more hesitant to admit her love while he is not afraid to confess his love. They meet more people who crucify and burn Pest. He crawls to Sara, who is left at the brink of death. She briefly meets Death. Pest finds medical help for Sara and kills the ones who did not help.
After this last ambush, Pest cast a widespread plague, which he could have done this entire time but never saw the need to. He will end humanity while keeping Sara by his side, much to her resistance. He locks her up after she tries to leave to rejoin humanity. After 8 days, he lets her leave.
There have not been sightings of the horseman since she left. Then she realized he had retracted that plague while she was imprisoned. She makes her way home to Whistler to reconnect with her parents and friends.
Months later, Pest, with Trixie, comes to Sara and admits she has never left his sight. He has served his purpose, and his plague will never affect another again. The book ends with them reconciling their relationship with sex and he proposes with a ring made from his crown. He wants to be called Victor, similar meaning to the Conquerer, from now on.
Few years later, Victor feels his brother War is waking and says “War is coming.” Dun dun dun.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2025
Genre: Dystopian Romantasy
Format(s): Audiobook (Graphic Audio)
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐👑
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review: Now THIS is enemies to lovers. The author does such a good job at pacing the development of the relationship from hate to love, which is extra impressive given this isn't even a very long book. This story is a dystopian apocalyptic tale focused on Sara, a human woman who encounters Pestilence of the four horsemen on his journey to spread plague across the earth. Here to judge humanity, Pestilence begins to learn more about both the beauty and ugliness of our species all while Sara grapples with the ethical dilemma that unfolds with falling in love with such a creature. This book doesn't just focus on these two characters though. Along the way are people from different walks of life, experiencing this apocalypse in their own way and highlighting different facets of humanity. This was a reread for me and while I enjoyed reading it the first time, listening to the graphic audio was a whole new (and even better) experience.
Final Verdict: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story and would recommend it to anyone who thinks they would enjoy an enemies-to-lovers dystopian romantasy that touches on the human condition.
Format(s): Audiobook (Graphic Audio)
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐👑
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review: Now THIS is enemies to lovers. The author does such a good job at pacing the development of the relationship from hate to love, which is extra impressive given this isn't even a very long book. This story is a dystopian apocalyptic tale focused on Sara, a human woman who encounters Pestilence of the four horsemen on his journey to spread plague across the earth. Here to judge humanity, Pestilence begins to learn more about both the beauty and ugliness of our species all while Sara grapples with the ethical dilemma that unfolds with falling in love with such a creature. This book doesn't just focus on these two characters though. Along the way are people from different walks of life, experiencing this apocalypse in their own way and highlighting different facets of humanity. This was a reread for me and while I enjoyed reading it the first time, listening to the graphic audio was a whole new (and even better) experience.
Final Verdict: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story and would recommend it to anyone who thinks they would enjoy an enemies-to-lovers dystopian romantasy that touches on the human condition.
April 30, 2026
Here’s a fun, light‑hearted rewrite you can use:
I’ve read some really good stand‑alone books this year, but this series? Absolutely undefeated so far. Pestilence has me in a chokehold. And listen—removing KJV Xaden from the equation (because that’s basically cheating), this story still delivered HARD. He could’ve read the alphabet and I still would’ve handed out five stars… but thankfully, we got way more than ABCs.
The actual story though?! An apocalyptic dystopian world mixed with romance, violence, chaos, and nonstop action—what didn’t this book have?! The character growth was chef’s kiss, the scenery kept changing just when I thought I had things figured out, and I was fully locked in the entire time.
Also, I listened to this on Graphic Audio, and wow. The full cast, sound effects, and dramatics made it feel like a movie playing in my head. Truly unmatched vibes.
If this is what Pestilence brings to the table, then I already know War is about to be a full‑blown party—and I am READY. 🎧🔥📚
I’ve read some really good stand‑alone books this year, but this series? Absolutely undefeated so far. Pestilence has me in a chokehold. And listen—removing KJV Xaden from the equation (because that’s basically cheating), this story still delivered HARD. He could’ve read the alphabet and I still would’ve handed out five stars… but thankfully, we got way more than ABCs.
The actual story though?! An apocalyptic dystopian world mixed with romance, violence, chaos, and nonstop action—what didn’t this book have?! The character growth was chef’s kiss, the scenery kept changing just when I thought I had things figured out, and I was fully locked in the entire time.
Also, I listened to this on Graphic Audio, and wow. The full cast, sound effects, and dramatics made it feel like a movie playing in my head. Truly unmatched vibes.
If this is what Pestilence brings to the table, then I already know War is about to be a full‑blown party—and I am READY. 🎧🔥📚
June 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️,5
Tl/dr: In a world decimated by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Stockholm Syndrome and love spark a deep reflection on what makes humanity worth saving, and whether we’re inherently good. I loved it. And the VAs are everything.
What I liked:
🐴 This is a deeply philosophical book. Are humans inherently good? Can people change for love? Can we redeem ourselves? Can a morally black MMC make up for it with his abs? (Yes, he can.)
🐴 Both MCs fighting against their feelings.
🐴 The GraphicAudio adaptation is spot-on.
What I didn’t like:
🐴 The Stockholm Syndrome aspect of the romance (though I don’t really see a way around it).
🐴 The graphic descriptions of the plague 🤢
I want War NOW! (According to the author’s PA, it’s in production.)
🌶️🌶️,5
Tl/dr: In a world decimated by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Stockholm Syndrome and love spark a deep reflection on what makes humanity worth saving, and whether we’re inherently good. I loved it. And the VAs are everything.
What I liked:
🐴 This is a deeply philosophical book. Are humans inherently good? Can people change for love? Can we redeem ourselves? Can a morally black MMC make up for it with his abs? (Yes, he can.)
🐴 Both MCs fighting against their feelings.
🐴 The GraphicAudio adaptation is spot-on.
What I didn’t like:
🐴 The Stockholm Syndrome aspect of the romance (though I don’t really see a way around it).
🐴 The graphic descriptions of the plague 🤢
I want War NOW! (According to the author’s PA, it’s in production.)
October 2, 2025
4⭐
• The Four Horseman #1 • apocalyptic dystopian steeped in fantasy • dark, morally complex romance • enemies to lovers • mild religious undertones • spicy • plaque, torture, & violent situations • Graphic Audio Edition • single POV •
This features a slow-burn romance with satisfying buildup and occasional steamy moments, all set against an apocalyptic fantasy backdrop. I sensed where the story was headed and was relieved to be right—it could have crashed and burned so easily.
🎙️It feels like this was a waste as a GraphicAudio production since it essentially only has two characters for the majority of the story. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless.
•My Score 7.74/10•
• The Four Horseman #1 • apocalyptic dystopian steeped in fantasy • dark, morally complex romance • enemies to lovers • mild religious undertones • spicy • plaque, torture, & violent situations • Graphic Audio Edition • single POV •
This features a slow-burn romance with satisfying buildup and occasional steamy moments, all set against an apocalyptic fantasy backdrop. I sensed where the story was headed and was relieved to be right—it could have crashed and burned so easily.
🎙️It feels like this was a waste as a GraphicAudio production since it essentially only has two characters for the majority of the story. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless.
•My Score 7.74/10•
December 5, 2025
Pestilence is my favorite of the 4 books in this series, so I was happy that they made the graphic audio version of it.
And yes, I still like both characters, although the guy who voiced Pestilence sounds kind of odd sometimes. It's hard not to fall in love with Pestilence, even though he was out there to destroy the world. For someone who had been around forever he was an innocent. Sara was a good person, almost too good to be true. There was a little bit of Stockholm syndrome happening, but she did reciprocate by corrupting him.
Part of the ending (not the epilogue) was a bit awkward. I really wish they didn't go on with the name.
And yes, I still like both characters, although the guy who voiced Pestilence sounds kind of odd sometimes. It's hard not to fall in love with Pestilence, even though he was out there to destroy the world. For someone who had been around forever he was an innocent. Sara was a good person, almost too good to be true. There was a little bit of Stockholm syndrome happening, but she did reciprocate by corrupting him.
Part of the ending (not the epilogue) was a bit awkward. I really wish they didn't go on with the name.
June 9, 2025
5 ⭐️ this was PERFECT. i love laura thalassa’s four horsemen series so much, and getting to hear gabriel michael as pestilence was SO. GOOD. the adaptation was perfect — the sound effects, the music, the pacing, the cadence of pestilence’s “otherworldly” accent mentioned in the book was 10/10.
also, i was about to fold several times. i know in the book sara and i spell our names differently, but the immersion with the audio?? ME. ON THE FLOOR.
also, i was about to fold several times. i know in the book sara and i spell our names differently, but the immersion with the audio?? ME. ON THE FLOOR.
July 29, 2025
Narration was great I love full casts! Normally I don't like Graphic Audios (I find them distracting) but this one was not to bad, it only pulled me out of the story a few times.
The premise itself was unique, execution could have used a bit more work, and not sure I would call this a romance, more hate to lust to possessiveness . . . Most of the book you are just following them as Pestilence causes everyone (even the old couple) to die from a horrible disease.
The premise itself was unique, execution could have used a bit more work, and not sure I would call this a romance, more hate to lust to possessiveness . . . Most of the book you are just following them as Pestilence causes everyone (even the old couple) to die from a horrible disease.
July 15, 2026
I could listen to the story of Sarah and Pestilence over and over again. Bust mostly, the story of Pestilence recognizing is ow humanity is what keeps me coming back to this story.
Slight spoiler:
I need to call out Rob and Ruth. Their inclusion in this story ALWAYS brings me to tears and even more so in the audio version of this book.
Overall, 5/5 stars. Be ready for an adventure. Be ready to cry.
Slight spoiler:
I need to call out Rob and Ruth. Their inclusion in this story ALWAYS brings me to tears and even more so in the audio version of this book.
Overall, 5/5 stars. Be ready for an adventure. Be ready to cry.
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June 23, 2025
I’m so glad that Graphic Audio is adapting this series because it’s been on my tbr forever and I really enjoyed it. I just love when an MMC is confused and/or fascinated by humans idk why lol. It’s endearing I guess. I could have done with a lot less poetry reciting from the FMC, but I always find it cheesy when characters do that. Excited for the next book though
July 11, 2025
I need you to know that the narrators are 5 stars! no complaints there....but this story is just not it. 2 stars.... I am 73% and we have dont nothing, just travel and spread pestilence, people dying, we travel more and spread so more pestilence, and the travel again with no actual action...I just gotta stop here.
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July 24, 2025
Felt like I needed more to the story, characters, and the way it was leading to the end of the book.
The narrators to the graphic audible were all amazing though. I would give 5 stars just for the great performance of the narrators if there was a star rating for narrations. Gabriel Michael always does a great job narrating.
The narrators to the graphic audible were all amazing though. I would give 5 stars just for the great performance of the narrators if there was a star rating for narrations. Gabriel Michael always does a great job narrating.
August 20, 2025
Because I can't give it 4.5 stars, it's getting 5.
I live dramatized audiobooks by GraphicAudio! They are one of my favorite was to listen to an audiobook. And they did great on their end. I knocked it down half a star because the story itself didn't keep my attention all the way like normal. I will listen to the rest of the series when they come out on GraphicAudio.
4.5🌟
3🌶️
I live dramatized audiobooks by GraphicAudio! They are one of my favorite was to listen to an audiobook. And they did great on their end. I knocked it down half a star because the story itself didn't keep my attention all the way like normal. I will listen to the rest of the series when they come out on GraphicAudio.
4.5🌟
3🌶️
February 25, 2026
I loved every second of this book! The post-apocalyptic world and the funny MFC with the banter between her and the MMC just pure perfection! Totally ate this up. Can’t wait to listen to the other books and also I will be buying the shelf trophies as well 😅
June 6, 2025
OMG!!' This is such a beautiful story, this dramatized adaptation is cheff's kiss!!
(MMC Performed by the same narrator (ao) as Xaden Riorson).
(MMC Performed by the same narrator (ao) as Xaden Riorson).
June 30, 2025
That was tragic and beautiful. The first half is a little slow but hang in there! Great narration! Pestilence voice is top tier. 🫠
August 15, 2025
I have 3 versions of this book. Audiobook, kindle, and graphic. Trixie the whore horse will never get old. Sue me!
August 21, 2025
3.5 stars. The writing and narration itself was amazing. The situations in the book at times make you side-eye and question why you’re still reading it.
August 22, 2025
Exxxcellent audio.
August 28, 2025
The graphic audio was great! Now, I just have to wait for the next one to publish
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