Book description
Okay, real talk: I just finished the Article 5 audiobook, and wow. Kristen Simmons didn't just write a dystopia-she built a world that feels terrifyingly close to home, and the audiobook version? It's pure, unadulterated tension. Seriously, I was gripping my phone like it was a lifeline during those home inspections. You can hear Ember's heartbeat racing in her head as she tries to stay invisible, and the narrator nails that quiet panic perfectly. It's not loud, it's not over-the-top-it's the kind of tension that makes you whisper "please, just get away" to the headphones.
What's wild is how Simmons avoids all the tired dystopian clichΓ©s. No chosen-one prophecies here. Ember's fighting to survive, not save the world. She's just a girl trying to get food stamps and avoid military patrols, which makes her world feel so real. And then... her mom gets arrested. By Chase. The guy she's secretly loved since forever. The moment you realize he's not just a face in the crowd but the arresting officer? Yeah. My stomach dropped. That's the kind of twist that'll make you hit pause and just... breathe.
The audiobook's genius is how it turns Ember's internal voice into something you feel. You hear the exhaustion in her voice when she's scrounging for hand-me-downs, the sharp edge when she's forced to lie to soldiers, the sheer, raw fear when she realizes her mom's gone. It's not just a story you listen to-it's one you live in. And the pacing? Perfect. It never rushes, but you'll find yourself pressing "next chapter" before you even realize you're done.
Plus, Simmons' background as a therapist working with trauma? It shows in how authentically Ember's fear and resilience feel. You don't just root for her-you know her. And honestly? Hearing it as an audiobook makes the whole thing hit harder. You're not just reading about a broken world; you're there, right beside Ember, trying to remember what freedom even sounds like. If you love YA that's smart, emotionally raw, and just plain good-this isn't just a book. It's a vibe. And the audiobook? It's the only way to experience it. I'm already counting down the hours until I get to dive back in. Trust me, you'll be hooked before Ember even steps out the door.
Contrary Mary
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Deano
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Hex Panther
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BuzzMouse
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DreamWeaver
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DuckDuck
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Alpha
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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