Book description
A finalist for the 2022 World Fantasy Award for Best NovelOne of BookPage's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2021 One of Tor.com Reviewers' Choice Best Books of 2021 One of Book Riot's Best SFF Standalones of 2021 "Ghosts. Gods. Gangsters. Black Water Sister has it all...a wildly entertaining coming-of-age story for the twentysomething set, with a protagonist who is almost painfully relatable at times."--Vulture A twisty, feminist, and enthralling page-turner.--BuzzFeed A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family.--Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy. When Jessamyn Teoh starts hearing a voice in her head, she chalks it up to stress. Closeted, broke and jobless, she's moving back to Malaysia with her parents - a country she last saw when she was a toddler. She soon learns the new voice isn't even hers, it's the ghost of her estranged grandmother. In life, Ah Ma was a spirit medium, avatar of a mysterious deity called the Black Water Sister. Now she's determined to settle a score against a business magnate who has offended the god--and she's decided Jess is going to help her do it, whether Jess wants to or not. Drawn into a world of gods, ghosts, and family secrets, Jess finds that making deals with capricious spirits is a dangerous business, but dealing with her grandmother is just as complicated. Especially when Ah Ma tries to spy on her personal life, threatens to spill her secrets to her family and uses her body to commit felonies. As Jess fights for retribution for Ah Ma, she'll also need to regain control of her body and destiny - or the Black Water Sister may finish her off for good.
Ice
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Vixen
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Sugar Apple
The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
High Heel Goddess
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Divine Bramble
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FrankenGrin
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Murder Matter
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King Bass
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Wings
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Ice
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GiddeeUP
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Sleepwalker
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360
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive.
Romance Princess
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. πΌ Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background β love it! π»π§ ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs.
Lope Lope
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The Flying Mouse
Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. ππ§ 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.
DreamWeaver
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Show Boat
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Kazmii
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
X-Dew
ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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