Book description
I was swept into the world of Tova the moment the narrator's voice opened the door. The city is a sprawl of sun-bleached stone and spiraling cornices that catch the light of a winter solstice eclipse and throw it back like fractured fire. The air is thick with the scent of dry grass and incense, a smell that clings to the bones and makes you feel the gravity of a world that is both ancient and alive.
From the start, the stakes feel impossibly high: a solar eclipse, a celestial event forbidden by the Sun Priest because it threatens to unbalance the world. The narrator's heartbeat syncs with the ticking of the eclipse's countdown, and you can feel the weight of every eye in the city watching the black sun rise. The soundscape is almost tangible-crickets, a distant drumbeat, the low murmur of the city's traders-each sound layering the atmosphere like a chorus.
Then Xiala arrives, a disgraced Teek whose song can calm waters and warp minds. Her voice in the audiobook is both melodic and fierce, her presence a storm of color and sound. The narrator's description of her ship, a sleek vessel with carvings of feathered serpents, creates a visual that lingers long after the line ends. As Xiala steps onto the dock, you feel the roughness of the ship's deck and the coolness of the river that shimmers under the eclipse's glow.
The passenger, Serapio, is introduced with a quiet, almost hushed reverence. He is blind, scarred, and wrapped in destiny, a contrast that makes the narrator pause and let the words sink in. His presence feels like a still point in a tempest, a quiet certainty that he will not be the villain we expect.
The narrative voice itself is playful yet reverent, a mix of excitement and awe that keeps the listener anchored. The reviewer's tone is almost conspiratorial-"I'm telling you, this is a story that will stick in your head like the taste of a sweet maize dish." The sounds of Tova-the clanging of bells, the hiss of the wind through open plazas-are described in vivid detail, making the listener feel as if they are standing among the people, smelling the incense, hearing the low chants of the Sun Priest.
The story's themes of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic are woven seamlessly into the audio experience. The narrator doesn't just tell; they paint, with words that stir the imagination, letting you hear the crackle of magic and feel the tension in the air as Tova's political factions clash.
In sum, this audiobook is a sensory feast. The narrator's voice carries the weight of the narrative and the rhythm of the city, turning the listener into a participant rather than a passive observer. If you've ever felt the pull of a world built on myth and prophecy, this is the audiobook that will echo in your thoughts long after the final word.
Undergrad Split
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Bones
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Old Regret
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Dr. Cocktail
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Disco Thunder
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Berry Succubus
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Athena Star
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Killer Curio
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Lady Q
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Bowie
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LuminaLore
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Evil Smith
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Speedwell
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Marbles
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Maple Destroyer
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Saturnalia
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Darling Peacock
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have!
Knock Out Star
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Sleek Assassin
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Zod
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
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