Book description
Travis Baldree really knows how to deliver the cozy fantasy goods, and Brigands & Breadknives is no exception. If you've been following Fern's journey, you know she's not your typical fantasy protagonist - she's a foul-mouthed bookseller who's seen enough adventures to fill three lifetimes, and honestly, that's exactly what makes her so relatable.
In this third installment, Fern decides to shake things up by relocating to Thune to help out a friend's coffee shop. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a fresh start, right? Well, anyone who's read Baldree before knows that "simple" isn't really in Fern's vocabulary. What starts as a charming renovation project quickly spirals into one of those ridiculous misadventures that somehow feel completely inevitable.
The setup alone had me hooked - Fern wakes up in a completely different situation with a legendary warrior, an imprisoned chaos-goblin who's obsessed with silverware (yes, really), and a hangover that probably deserves its own chapter. The mental image of this mismatched crew trying to survive together while dodging bounty hunters is pure gold.
What I love most about Baldree's writing is how he balances genuine character development with laugh-out-loud moments. Fern isn't just running from her problems; she's actually confronting who she is when stripped of her usual routines. The supporting characters feel like real people you'd actually want to spend time with, even the chaos-goblin with questionable tableware preferences.
The audiobook narration really brings these characters to life in a way that makes you feel like you're sitting in a coffee shop listening to Fern tell you about her latest disaster. It's the perfect blend of cozy comfort and genuine excitement - exactly what the fantasy genre needed more of.
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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