Book description
You step into the ice, not for the game, but for the hunt. That's the raw, thrilling pull of Rina Kent's Beautiful Venom-and the audiobook version makes every icy breath, every whispered threat, feel terrifyingly real. The narrator's voice drops to a whisper during the protagonist's quiet resolve: "They shattered my world; now, I'll bring down theirs." You feel that fracture in your own chest.
You think you're playing a game. You're not. You're the mouse in Kane Davenport's cage-the captain, the "weakest link" you targeted to infiltrate the Vipers. But his charm? It's a trap. The audiobook's pacing tightens like a noose as his "friendly façade" cracks, revealing the predator beneath. His voice, smooth but edged with danger, makes every line of dialogue feel like a calculated strike. "Too late," he murmurs, and you hear the shift-the moment the hunter becomes the hunted.
The tension isn't just in the plot; it's in the sound. The distant roar of a crowd fades as the narrator leans into the shadows, making the secret society's world feel immediate, claustrophobic. You hear the click of a door closing, the low thrum of a locker room, the unspoken promise in Kane's sigh. Kent's writing thrives in audio: the way her words move, like the puck on ice, sharp and sudden. You don't just read about the "lethal game"-you feel the panic in the narrator's voice as Kane's grip tightens, his voice a velvet threat: "I lured you in only to trap you."
This isn't just romance. It's a slow burn that ignites into a wildfire of deception. The audiobook's genius lies in how it mirrors the story's core: you think you know the villain, but the real danger is the one you trusted. Kane's vulnerability-brief, dangerous-makes his menace more potent. You hear the crack in his confidence, the flicker of something real beneath the ice, and it's devastating. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone-guarded, then breathless, then shattered-pull you deeper into that trap.
And that ending? It's not a cliffhanger. It's a promise. The audio lingers on that final line, letting the weight sink in: "No other book should be read before this." You don't need to read anything else. The Rinaverse begins here, and this audiobook makes you feel every inch of it-the glittering surface, the venom beneath. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the last word fades, the echo of that icy arena haunting you. Trust me: you'll want to hear it again.
Bleachers
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Night Train
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Instant Star
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Reno Monarch
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ManMaker
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Plegasus
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Lord Theus
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Sugar Domino
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Dallas Burn
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Queen Bee
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Queen Ginger
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Fire Feline
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Flint Cast-Iron
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Chapstick
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FireBerry
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Tough Nut
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Daffy Neo
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Sweetness
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Fast FLAK
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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