Book description
Blood of Dragons (Rain Wild Chronicles, #4) delivers a fitting culmination to Robin Hobb's richly imagined River Wilds saga, where the fate of dragons and their human companions converges in a narrative both haunting and deeply rewarding. The fourth installment finds the dragons and their keepers having finally reached the fabled city of Kelsingra, a discovery that brings both wonder and peril. While the dragons begin to reclaim their ancestral strength, their human allies undergo profound transformations, evolving into Elderlings marked by otherworldly beauty and deeper mystical connections.
Hobb masterfully balances intricate world-building with emotional depth, as the characters confront not only external threats but also internal struggles tied to identity, loyalty, and sacrifice. The quest for the elusive silver wells becomes a race against time, especially with the return of the legendary dragon Tintaglia, gravely wounded and perilously close to death. Her survival is inextricably linked to the dragons' future, making every revelation more urgent and every memory walk a dangerous gamble.
The audiobook format enhances the immersive experience, bringing Hobb's lyrical prose and complex character dynamics to life through skilled narration that captures the gravity and nuance of the story. Longtime fans of the series will appreciate the careful resolution of long-standing arcs, while newcomers will find the novel a powerful entry point into Hobb's masterful blend of political intrigue, mythic fantasy, and deeply human storytelling. Blood of Dragons is a testament to Hobb's enduring skill as a fantasist, offering a conclusion that is both satisfying and resonant.
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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