Book description
Okay, so I just finished A Letter from the Lonesome Shore as an audiobook, and wow-what a perfect, heart-melting conclusion to this duology. Seriously, if you loved Emily Wilde's cozy magical academia, you're going to adore this. Sylvie Cathrall just gets it.
Picture this: E. and Henerey, who've been writing love letters across oceans (literally, from their garden!), get totally stranded in this weird, beautiful underwater city called the Structure. It's all about weird rules, obsession with knowledge, and so much romance of manners-like, they're basically having tea while dodging sentient libraries. The audiobook? Absolute magic. The narrator nails that slow-burn, almost shy courtship, making you feel every awkward glance and whispered promise. You can practically hear the gurgle of the water and the soft chime of the city's architecture.
And it's not just romance! There's Sophy and Vyerin, finally tracking down clues to find their missing siblings, and let's just say the tension ratchets up when this ancient, cosmic threat starts creeping closer. But here's the best part: Cathrall never lets the big stakes overshadow the tiny, perfect moments. Like when the whole group just is-messy, tired, laughing over bad tea in a sunken library. It's that found family vibe that makes you want to hug your own people. The audiobook makes those moments feel so real, like you're right there sharing the warmth.
Honestly, I was a little worried about the underwater setting feeling gimmicky, but Cathrall makes it feel lived-in, magical, and deeply human. The pacing? Just right-slow enough to savor the romance and world, fast enough to keep you hooked when the cosmic threat hits. And the ending? Chef's kiss. It wraps up the duology perfectly while leaving you smiling like you just got the best hug. If you're looking for a cozy, smart, and utterly charming escape that also has your heart doing somersaults? This audiobook is your new go-to. Seriously, press play and let yourself get swept away. You won't regret it.
Swampmasher
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Copilot
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Dark Burn
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Bitmap
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Feral Cookie
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Grotas
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HighBomber
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Tough Nut
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Dropkick
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Vortex
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Blister
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Pockets
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Hemlock
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
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