Book description
A Canticle of Two Souls Delivers Dark Fantasy with Heart
Steven Raaymakers' debut audiobook in The Aria of Steel Trilogy wastes no time establishing itself as a compelling entry in character-driven fantasy. The story follows Raziel, a young man bent on revenge after witnessing his family's murder, and Alicia, a mysterious girl with dangerous empathic powers. Together, they navigate a harsh world filled with supernatural threats and moral ambiguity.
The audiobook format serves Raaymakers' intense narrative well. Listeners are immediately drawn into Raziel's quest for vengeance, which begins when he accepts a sentient demon-forged sword's promise of the emperor's head. What follows is an epic journey through treacherous territory populated by banshees and mercenaries.
Reviews consistently praise the author's ability to balance fast-paced action with deep character development. One Goodreads reviewer called it "moving, intensely emotional, darkly violent," while another noted it's "a quick and fast-paced read that is very character-focused with just enough world-building." An Amazon reviewer went so far as to say they "genuinely can't recommend it enough."
The relationship between Raziel and Alicia forms the emotional core of the story. Both characters carry dark pasts and harbor revenge-driven motivations, creating natural tension as they're forced to travel together. Alicia's terrible magic allows her to bend others to her will, adding another layer of complexity to their dynamic.
Raaymakers, an award-winning New Zealand author known for dark themes and unique magic systems, brings his experience as both reader and writer to this audio production. His background in fantasy literature and gaming clearly influences the story's heavy-metal aesthetic and brutal honesty.
The audiobook succeeds in delivering what reviewers describe as a "heavy-metal power ballad of clashing blades, blood-soaked betrayal, and sweet revenge." For fans of character-driven fantasy with mature themes, this opening installment promises an engaging trilogy worth experiencing through its audio format.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience