Book description
Okay, y'all, buckle up because Captive of the Horde King is the audiobook I couldn't stop listening to on repeat. Seriously, Zoey Draven dropped a total banger with this first book in the Horde Kings of Dakkar series. I was hooked from the very first line - that voice of the narrator? Absolute perfection. They made the whole "I sold myself to save my brother" moment feel so raw and real, like I was right there in that dusty village, heart pounding.
The story? So good. Imagine being a regular human girl just trying to survive on this harsh alien planet, keeping your head down, when your brother messes up big time and suddenly the terrifying Dakkari horde is at your door. Led by their cold, battle-scarred Horde King? Yeah, he's not here for jokes. The narrator slays the tension here - you can feel the fear, the desperation of that impossible choice. Selling yourself to the enemy to save your family? Gut-wrenching. And the narrator makes you feel every single second of that awful decision.
But here's the twist that had me hitting pause to yell at my phone: the Horde King never wanted a concubine. He wants you as his queen. Oh. My. Gosh. The slow burn of that realization? Chef's kiss. The audiobook really sells the shift from "I'm just a prisoner" to "Wait, he sees me?" The narrator's voice for the Horde King? Low, intense, carrying this whole quiet power that just oozes dominance without being over the top. It's not just words on a page; it's a vibe you hear.
I found myself listening way past my bedtime because I just had to know what happened next. The pacing is chef's kiss - the world-building of Dakkar feels real and dangerous, the tension is constant but never overwhelming, and the romance? Slow-burn fire. You root for this girl, you feel her struggle, and then BAM - the Horde King drops this bombshell. The narrator handles the emotional whiplash perfectly, making you feel all the confusion, the fear, the dawning maybe.
Honestly? If you love sci-fi romance with a strong, reluctant heroine, a dominant (but not toxic) alpha male, and a world that feels lived-in, this audiobook is pure gold. The narrator's voice is the cherry on top - they make the whole thing feel like a secret whispered to you, making you feel every beat of the story. I was completely immersed, and I'm already counting down the seconds until the next book drops. No cap, this is the audiobook escape you need this week. Seriously, just press play and let it take over. You won't regret it.
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Beo
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Wheels
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Devine Melon
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StorySculptor
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Sly Silvermoon
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PixelPioneer
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Apple Nola
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LyRz
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PixelPioneer
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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