Book description
The moment Sydney's voice crackles over the audiobook's opening line-I wasn't free of my past, not yet-you're dropped into the desert heat of Palm Springs, the scent of dusty palms and tension thick in the air. Richelle Mead's world isn't just read; it's felt, and the audiobook version makes it pulse. The narrator, with a voice like worn leather and cool midnight, pulls you right into Sydney's skin: the frantic pulse when she's dragged from sleep, the dry grit of the California sun on her neck, the low thrum of danger beneath the school's polished veneer. You hear the clatter of cafeteria trays, the hushed whispers in hallways, the sharp snap of a door closing too fast. It's not just a story you listen to-it's a place you step into, where every rustle of a skirt or creak of a floorboard carries weight.
Mead's genius shines in the alchemy of ordinary and extraordinary. You taste the bitter coffee Sydney chugs while planning her next move, feel the cool marble of Amberwood's hallways under her fingers, and catch the faint, unsettling scent of vampire magic lingering near Jill. The romance isn't just whispered-it's the quiet ache in the narrator's voice when Sydney's guard drops, the way a single word 'stay' hangs heavy in the air between them. The stakes aren't just high; they're alive, thrumming in the background like a heartbeat during a chase. You hear the distant sirens of a threat approaching, the frantic rhythm of Sydney's breath as she shields Jill, the way the desert wind suddenly stills when something wrong happens. The audiobook turns the school's glittering facade into a cage, where every bell chime feels like a countdown.
What makes this audiobook truly shine is how it makes Sydney's internal world audible. Her sarcasm isn't just written-it's delivered with a dry, weary edge that makes you grin. Her fear isn't described; it's the slight hitch in her voice when she hears footsteps outside her room. You feel her isolation, the way her voice drops to a whisper when she's trying to protect someone, the way it cracks just a little when she realizes she's not alone in the fight. The narrator doesn't just tell you Sydney's a protector; they make you hear the weight of that responsibility in every syllable.
And the pacing! It's a perfect blend of slow-burn tension and heart-stopping action. You lean in during the quiet moments-like Sydney sketching in her notebook, the scratch of pencil on paper audible in the audio-then the story jolts into motion, the narrator's voice sharpening as danger erupts. You'll find yourself leaning closer to your speaker, the desert heat of Palm Springs suddenly pressing in, the threat of a civil war echoing in the silence between chapters. This isn't just a book you hear; it's a world you step into, where every whisper, every heartbeat, every crack of a magic spell pulls you deeper. By the time Sydney says, 'I'm not running anymore,' you're already turning the page-well, hitting 'play' for the next chapter. You don't just finish this audiobook; you live it.
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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