Book description
Forget Hogwarts-this is where cats turn invisible, libraries float through the sky like giant, dusty balloons, and sunlight is literally magic. Enter Sorrel, the chaotic, rule-breaking daughter of the Mage Council heads, who's now stuck with a house fire that definitely wasn't an accident. Her new best (and only) friend? Theo, the Dark Mage's reluctant apprentice, still reeling from the smell of smoke that haunts him like a bad perfume. They're both hiding secrets, both drowning in magical chaos, and neither knows the other's real name. Cue the most delightfully dysfunctional alliance in mage history.
The audiobook? Pure joy. The narrator nails Sorrel's chaotic energy-she's all sharp wit and messy hair, yelling at floating books while trying not to set her own hair on fire. Theo's voice? A perfect mix of guilt-ridden sarcasm and quiet panic. You feel his trauma over that smoke smell (seriously, it's the most relatable magical trauma ever). The dialogue crackles like a bad spell gone right: "You're teaching me to Cast? I can't even cast a decent shadow!" "That's because you're a drama queen, Sorrel. And also a terrible apprentice." It's the kind of banter that makes you snort-laugh while driving.
What really shines is how the audio makes the absurdity feel real. Picture floating libraries-narrator describes the whoosh of pages turning mid-air, the thump of a cat materializing on your shoulder. Invisible cats? You hear them purring right next to you. And the Dark Mage? She's not just a villain; she's a walking, sneering, "I'd rather eat my own hat" energy. The narrator's deadpan delivery of lines like "My mentor's a terror of the Mage Pocket" had me grinning like an idiot.
The plot? A whirlwind of secrets, magical research, and two people slowly realizing they're the only ones who get each other. Sorrel's stubborn "I'm not a victim" attitude clashes perfectly with Theo's "I'm a bad guy, but also kinda not?" guilt. You root for them both, even when they're making terrible choices (looking at you, Sorrel, for definitely not asking about the smoke smell first). The stakes? High, but the humor keeps it from ever feeling heavy. It's like if Percy Jackson and The Princess Bride had a baby who writes magical textbooks.
By the end, you're not just hooked-you're itching to hear the next part. The audiobook's pacing is perfect: snappy enough for a commute, layered enough to hold you over for a weekend binge. And that final line? Chef's kiss. It's not just a great start to a series-it's the kind of book that makes you whisper, "Wait, is this real? Because I need more of it, now." Seriously, press play. Your ears (and your sense of wonder) will thank you.
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Burn
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Bliss
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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