Songbird in the Gallows: A Novel — Audiobook
Songbird in the Gallows: A Novel is an unabridged English audiobook by Alta Hensley, pairing dark romance with murder mystery and gothic suspense. Its story follows Saylor and Blue through forced proximity, dangerous attraction and a plot centred on revenge; customer feedback is positive about the chemistry and humour but divided on pacing.
At a glance
- A dark romance inspired by the Bluebeard folktale, with gothic and murder-mystery elements.
- Saylor is protected and held captive by Blue, her father’s close friend and a reformed assassin; their attraction develops amid a revenge plot.
- The listing describes morally grey leads, forced proximity, an age gap and dark humour.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines romance and suspense with a revenge-driven plot rather than focusing on romance alone.
- The unabridged audiobook has a stated listening length of 12 hours and 19 minutes.
- Customer feedback highlights character chemistry, humour and emotional intensity.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 19 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Alta Hensley |
| Narrator | Rock Engle, see all |
| Publisher | Avon a |
| Publication date | 30 Jun. 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for dark, gothic romance mixed with suspense and murder-mystery themes.
- Fans of morally grey protagonists, forced proximity and dangerous attraction.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a light romance or a story without murder and violence-related themes.
- Those who prefer consistently brisk pacing; customer feedback reports differing views on how slowly the story develops.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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35% 35% - 3 stars
18% 18% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is broadly favourable, with a 4.2 out of 5 average from 162 ratings. The supplied summary praises the emotional intensity, chemistry, humour and way suspense and romance develop together. Pacing is the main reported point of difference: some find it well-paced, while others describe it as deliberately slow, which may matter to listeners wanting a fast-moving plot.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights emotional intensity and the chemistry between the characters.
- The supplied feedback describes the humour as effective alongside vulnerability and suspense.
Mixed feedback
- Pacing draws differing reactions: some listeners find it well-paced, while others find it deliberately slow.
Frequently asked questions
What is Songbird in the Gallows about?
Saylor is pursued by her father’s killers and is rescued by Blue, his close friend and a reformed assassin. Their relationship grows alongside her attempt to seek revenge.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Alta Hensley as the author and Rock Engle as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 19 minutes.
What kind of romance is it?
The listing describes it as dark and gothic romance with murder-mystery, suspense and a Bluebeard-inspired setup.
