Book description
The audiobook of Blood Promise masterfully transforms Richelle Mead's already gripping narrative into an intimate, visceral experience. Listeners are immediately drawn into Rose Hathaway's fractured world through a narrator whose voice crackles with the raw tension of her internal battle. The opening lines-"Bound by love, but sworn to kill"-set a chilling tone that lingers throughout, perfectly capturing Rose's agonizing choice: protect her vulnerable Moroi princess, Lissa, or pursue the man she loves, now transformed into the very monster she's sworn to destroy.
What elevates this installment is how the audiobook amplifies the emotional stakes. The narrator's subtle shifts in pacing-moments of desperate whisper during Rose's quiet contemplation, the sharp urgency when she confronts her past-mirror her psychological unraveling. The scar on Rose's neck, a "rare tattoo" marking her countless Strigoi kills, becomes a haunting auditory motif, grounding her trauma in physical reality. You hear the weight of every decision in her voice, especially when she grapples with Dimitri's plea: to choose death over a Strigoi existence.
The narrative's brilliance lies in its refusal to simplify. Rose isn't just torn between duty and desire; she's confronting the terrifying cost of her own survival. The audiobook makes this duality palpable-the moment she hesitates before a final strike isn't just plot; it's the sound of a heart breaking in two. Mead's world-building shines as well, with the shattered Academy and the ever-present threat of Strigoi woven into every pause, every breath the narrator takes.
Crucially, this isn't just a love story-it's a meditation on loyalty, sacrifice, and the terrifying beauty of choosing to love someone who no longer exists. The narrator's delivery ensures you feel every ounce of Rose's despair and resolve, making the question "Will he want to be saved?" resonate long after the final chapter. For fans of the series, Blood Promise delivers the epic, heart-wrenching payoff they've awaited, rendered with such emotional precision in audio that you don't just hear the story-you live it. It's a testament to why this series remains a cornerstone of modern paranormal romance: it dares to ask what love truly costs when death is the only path to peace.
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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