Book description
Okay, so I just finished Anji Kills a King as an audiobook, and wow-this is the kind of fantasy debut that grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go. Seriously, if you love gritty, fast-paced stories with characters who feel real (and maybe a little broken), this is your new obsession. The narrator? Absolute magic. They made the frantic chase scenes feel like you're sprinting right alongside Anji, heart pounding, with the sound of footsteps echoing in your ears. You could feel the tension in every pause.
Anji's story hits hard: she's just a laundry maid cleaning up after a king she despises, then she finally snaps and takes him out. Instantly, she's the most wanted person in the kingdom, hunted by the terrifying Menagerie-mercenaries with animal-masked faces that supposedly give them crazy powers. Enter Hawk, a grizzled bounty hunter who's basically the grumpiest, most reluctant ally you could imagine. She's got her own score to settle, but she's stuck protecting Anji long enough to cash in. Their dynamic? Pure gold. It's not friendship, it's a tense, desperate pact where every second feels like it could be the last. The audiobook nails that push-pull-Hawk's dry, weary voice contrasting with Anji's raw, scared energy.
What really sold me? The pacing. This isn't a slow burn; it's a sprint. The narrator keeps the momentum relentless, making you lean in, whispering "just one more chapter" (or in this case, one more mile of the chase). You'll find yourself hitting "next" before you even realize you've been listening for an hour. And the world-building? It's woven in seamlessly through the action-no info dumps, just vivid details that make the kingdom feel alive and dangerous.
If you've ever loved Joe Abercrombie's sharp wit or R.F. Kuang's high-stakes tension, you'll adore this. It's got that same addictive, "what happens next?!" energy, but with a fresh, compelling lead. Anji isn't a hero; she's just trying to survive, and that makes every choice feel terrifyingly real. The audiobook makes you feel her panic, her exhaustion, her flickers of hope. It's not just a story you hear-it's one that sticks with you, long after the last word fades. Trust me, you're going to love this. Grab it, press play, and get ready to be hooked.
Light Despair
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Wheels
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Spoiler Betty
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Thumb Candy
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Baby Brown
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Undergrad Split
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Gunhawk
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Stone Boomstick
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Liquid Science
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Tokyo Dream
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Irish Dze
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Gov Skull
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PepperBurst
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Mantis Queen
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Flotsams54
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57 Pixels
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Snake Eyes
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Stud muffin
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Admiral Tot
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Rooster
πΆπ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies β my ears are in love! π΅π ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
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