Book description
June 12th
You know how I feel about slow starts? Ugh. But this... this grabbed me by the collar the second the narrator's voice dropped into Dean's first panicked moment. Apocalypse BREAKER isn't just another LitRPG-this is a full-throttle, heart-pounding rebellion against the System, and it's so good I nearly spilled my cold coffee.
Aaron Renfroe and Sean Oswald? They didn't just collaborate; they wove two masterful styles into something that feels like a fever dream you're alive in. Dean Williams isn't just another hero-he's a spark in a world screaming for a match. The System? It's not some vague evil. It's a hunger, consuming worlds, turning people into thralls who feed its endless violence. And Dean? He's Activated. Not with a whisper, but with a shatter. Suddenly, he's got magic, power beyond anything normal-and the System's deepest secrets.
The audiobook? Chef's kiss. The narrator doesn't just read-it lives the chaos. When Dean's first quest goes sideways, I swear I felt my pulse jump. The combat scenes? Pulse-pounding. You hear the clash of blades, the System's cold, mechanical voice whispering 'Complete quest,' and Dean's gritted teeth as he chooses to burn the rules instead. It's not just "power levels" and "XP"-it's survival. And the way they drop hints about alien politics, base-building, and factions already stretching across galaxies? Chef's kiss. You know the good stuff? This is it.
I've read so many LitRPGs where the MC just... follows the system. Dean? He breaks it. He's not building a team for safety-he's building a war. And the best part? The System didn't expect him. It made him a weapon, and he's using it to wage war on fate itself. That line-"Abandoning the safe path, Dean will wage war against fate itself"-chills. It's not just a plot point; it's the soul of this book.
I'm still buzzing. I put it on while walking my dog, and I nearly stumbled over a curb because the narrator's voice dropped just as Dean made his choice. It's that immersive. You don't just hear the story-you feel the weight of every quest, every decision. The worldbuilding? Rich, weird, and alive. You can taste the alien cities, feel the tension of the first skirmish with the System's agents, and cheer when Dean says, "No."
If you love LitRPGs but are tired of predictable heroes, this is your must-listen. It's fast, it's fun, it's got depth, and the audiobook makes every moment snap. You'll be yelling at your headphones, "YES, DEAN!" and then immediately checking if Book 2 is out. (It's not. Why isn't it?).
This isn't just a new release-it's a wake-up call for the genre. Dean Williams isn't just breaking the System. He's breaking expectations. And honestly? I can't wait to see what he does next. Just... maybe grab the headphones before you start listening. You'll need them.
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P.S. If you've got a slow day, this is the only book you need. I've already queued it up for a second listen. The narrator? Chef's kiss. And Dean? He's already my hero.
Judge
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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