# Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi — Unabridged Audiobook

Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi is an unabridged audiobook following Òdòdó, a blacksmith abducted by a warrior king and drawn into court politics. Its Persephone-inspired premise centres on power struggles, shifting loyalties and political intrigue in a reimagined West African setting.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.99 GBP
- Previous price: 15.43 GBP
- Discount: 61%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:38:32.948Z
- Rating: 4.1 / 5
- Reviews: 259

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## At a glance

- A myth-inspired story loosely based on Persephone.
- Òdòdó moves from life as a shunned blacksmith to the warrior king’s court, where power and political schemes shape her new position.
- The plot description emphasises rival states, hidden enemies and shifting loyalties.

## Pros

- The unabridged format provides a substantial listening-length narrative.
- Ariel Blake is credited as narrator, so buyers can identify the listed voice before choosing the audiobook.
- Its mix of myth, court politics and character-led conflict offers several story strands beyond the central abduction.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 13 hours and 38 minutes
- Language: English
### Credits and publication
- Author: O.O. Sangoyomi
- Narrator: Ariel Blake
- Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 4 July 2024

## A good fit for

- Listeners seeking an English-language, unabridged fantasy audiobook with political intrigue and a myth-inspired premise.
- Those interested in a protagonist navigating a sudden change in status and power within a royal court.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who specifically want a short audiobook, as the listed listening length is over 13 hours.
- Listeners looking for a plot without court politics, power struggles or an abduction premise.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights engaging content, a compelling plot, vivid characters and a surprising ending. Pacing is more divisive: one reported response appreciates room for character and world development, while overall feedback on pacing is mixed. For listeners considering this 13-hour-plus unabridged audiobook, that makes its character and world-building focus a potential draw, but the rhythm may not suit everyone.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the content as engaging and the plot as compelling, with a surprising ending.
- Positive themes: Customers are reported to respond positively to the characters, with one noting that they feel vivid and real.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing receives mixed reactions. Some feedback values the space for character and world development, while other responses are less positive.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrates Masquerade?
The audiobook lists O.O. Sangoyomi as author and Ariel Blake as narrator.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 13 hours and 38 minutes.
### What is Masquerade about?
The description follows Òdòdó, a blacksmith abducted by a warrior king and brought into a court shaped by political schemes and rivalries. It is described as loosely based on the myth of Persephone.

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