Book description
Let's be honest: the "evil villain" trope is practically a dumpster fire of clichΓ©s. But Hannah Nicole Maehrer's Accomplice to the Villain doesn't just burn that dumpster-it uses the ashes to make a scone. And not just any scone. A weaponized one. Because this isn't your grandma's fantasy novel; it's The Office meets Once Upon a Time with a side of magical property damage, delivered via audiobook so sharp, you'll forget you're not hearing Evie Sage's sarcastic inner monologue in real-time.
Evie, our sunshine assistant-turned-accidental-villain-adjacent, didn't sign up for "light paperwork and occasional beheadings." She signed up for a job that turned out to be mostly dodging assassination attempts during coffee breaks and trying not to set the kingdom on fire while her grumpy, crown-wearing frog sidekick judges her life choices. The magic? It's all in the delivery. This audiobook thrives on the sheer, unapologetic snark of Evie's voice-her deadpan takes on magical prophecies, the villain's "walking disaster" energy, and the fact that her boss's idea of a romantic gesture involves accidentally summoning a demon during a team-building retreat. You don't just read this; you hear the eye-rolls, the panic, the "why is there a frog in the break room wearing a tiny crown?!" moment, and it's glorious.
What makes it work isn't just the premise-it's the audible wit. The narrator nails Evie's voice: equal parts exhausted millennial and reluctant hero, with just enough sass to make you want to text her "stop that" (her actual nickname, by the way). The villain's brooding monotone? Perfect. The frog's judgmental quips? A masterclass in comedic timing you'd miss in print. It's the kind of audiobook where you'll replay the line about the "suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns" just to hear how the narrator sighs through it. And the romance? It's not "oh, the villain's secretly soft"-it's two chaotic people realizing they're both terrible at their jobs but somehow perfect at making each other laugh while the kingdom burns. The audible tension when Evie realizes she's falling for the walking disaster? Chef's kiss.
Forget "evil" as a character trait. This book makes villainy feel like a bad boss who's also your favorite coworker. It's a reminder that the best fantasy isn't about saving the world-it's about surviving the office drama while secretly hoping your boss doesn't actually want to destroy it. And honestly? After listening, I'm not sure I want to save the kingdom. I just want to see Evie's next email chain about magical break room snacks. This isn't just a book-it's the perfect audiobook for when you need to laugh at the absurdity of life while pretending you're not the one accidentally weaponizing your lunch. Highly recommend. Just... maybe don't try the scone thing.
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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