Book description
You know that moment when a sequel not only lives up to its predecessor but feels like it's been waiting for you all along? Arkady Martine's A Desolation Called Peace is that moment, and the audiobook format makes it utterly immersive. Ann Leckie called the first book "all around brilliant," and this sequel is its perfect, urgent echo. You're not just listening to a space opera; you're feeling the tension in your bones as Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus faces an alien armada that defies communication, defies destruction-a silent, terrifying presence on the edge of the Teixcalaanli Empire.
Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass, still reeling from the political earthquakes of the first book, are thrust into the impossible: to speak with the unspoken. The stakes? Not just war, but the very survival of an empire built on conquest and connection. Martine's genius lies in making diplomacy feel as high-stakes as any battle. You'll hear the weight of every word in the narration, the quiet dread as they try to bridge a chasm where no one has ever spoken before. It's not about weapons-it's about listening, understanding, and the terrifying possibility that what they're trying to reach isn't hostile at all, but something utterly, beautifully strange.
The audiobook elevates this. The voice of the narrator pulls you into the intimate, high-pressure corridors of the fleet and the Teixcalaanli court. You hear the urgency in Nine Hibiscus's voice, the quiet resolve in Mahit's, the subtle shifts in tone as they navigate a silence that's louder than any scream. It's a conversation where a single misstep could mean millions of lives-and the empire's future hangs in the balance. Martine doesn't just write about communication; she makes you feel the desperate hope of reaching across the void, the fear of being unheard, the thrill of a connection that changes everything.
This isn't just a sequel-it's a masterclass in how to deepen a world without losing its pulse. The empire's "rapacious expansion" is still there, but now it's shadowed by the question: what if connection is the real power? The ending? It's not a tidy victory. It's something richer, stranger, and utterly necessary. You'll find yourself leaning in, not wanting to turn it off, as the stars themselves seem to hold their breath. If you loved A Memory Called Empire, this is the next step into the heart of Martine's breathtaking universe-and it's a journey you'll never want to end.
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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