Book description
# A Fantasy Adventure That Hits Different: More Than Just Another Fairy Tale
The Hapless Child and the Forlorn God isn't your typical fantasy audiobook, and that's exactly what makes it special. Curtis Hollins has crafted something that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.
## Where Fairy Tales Meet Real Emotion
The story opens with a scene that'll give you chills - a hidden village, a young girl playing peacefully, and then suddenly, everything changes. The author doesn't waste time with lengthy world-building. Instead, you're thrust right into the action alongside Elansia as her world literally burns around her.
What struck me most was how Hollins handles the emotional weight. This isn't some distant, epic fantasy where characters die and you barely feel it. You're there with that young girl, watching her friends fall, feeling her desperation as she rushes toward danger to save her family.
## The God Who Wants to Be Human
But here's where it gets interesting - while Elansia's journey is compelling, the imprisoned god character adds a layer you won't see coming. This isn't your typical deity demanding worship. He's trapped, lonely, and consumed by a very human desire: the need to love and be loved.
The contrast between these two characters - a child learning to find her strength and a god yearning for connection - creates something genuinely unique in fantasy fiction.
## Audiobook Quality That Matters
I've read that the author completely restructured and re-edited this version, and it shows. The flow feels natural, the pacing keeps you engaged, and you don't get bogged down in confusing plot points or grammar issues that plagued the first version.
The semi-dark fairytale approach works perfectly for audio. It's atmospheric enough to draw you in during those late-night listening sessions, but not so heavy that you can't enjoy it during your commute.
## Why This One Stands Out
Fantasy is crowded, but this story earned its Pencraft Fiction-Fantasy Award for good reason. It combines:
- Genuine character development
- Emotional stakes that matter
- A fresh take on divine beings
- Action that serves the story, not overshadows it
If you're looking for fantasy that makes you feel something beyond excitement - something that sticks with you after the final chapter - The Book of Elansia delivers in ways that surprise you.
This isn't just another fantasy adventure. It's a story about finding strength when everything falls apart and discovering that even gods can feel lonely. Worth your listening time.
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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
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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
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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