Book description
Bloodmarked - A Spellbinding Audiobook Adventure
If you're already hooked on Legendborn, Tracy Deonn's Bloodmarked is a must-listen that takes the world she built to new, thrilling heights-especially when experienced as an audiobook. From the first word, the narrator brings Bree's fierce determination and quiet vulnerability to life with a voice that swings between sharp urgency and tender introspection. The pacing is impeccable; Deonn's lush prose is broken into clear, dramatic scenes that keep you turning (or listening) page after page.
What makes this book truly stand out is how it layers mythic fantasy with the raw realities of Black identity and systemic racism. Deonn doesn't simply throw Arthurian lore into a contemporary setting-she uses it as a mirror to examine how power, privilege, and resistance play out in our own world. Bree's journey from a grieving daughter to a powerful Medium, Bloodcrafter, and Scion feels both epic and deeply personal. Her relationships-with Nick, the kidnapped Legendborn, and Selwyn, the mage bound by duty-add layers of emotional stakes that are amplified by the narrator's nuanced delivery.
The audiobook benefits from bonus content as well. William's perspective offers fresh scenes from Legendborn and Bloodmarked, plus a tantalizing teaser for the forthcoming Oathbound. These extras feel like a secret handshake between author and listener, deepening immersion without interrupting the flow of the main story.
In sum, Bloodmarked is more than an "explosive" sequel; it's a thoughtful, richly imagined continuation that will satisfy fans of Cassandra Clare's world-building while inviting new readers into a narrative that speaks to contemporary issues. The audiobook format-paired with an engaging narrator-turns each chapter into a vivid, cinematic experience. If you crave fantasy that sparks both the imagination and meaningful conversation, this is the book you need on your shelf (or in your earbuds).
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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