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Children of Blood and Bone Audiobook Review
Magic doesn't just disappear-it festers, it screams, it demands to be remembered. And Tomi Adeyemi's voice crackles with that same electric fury.
The moment Zélie's mother was ripped from her arms, I knew this wasn't another fantasy retelling. This is blood memory narrated. The pain in her voice when she speaks of lost magic doesn't come from some distant mythology-it bleeds from real wounds, real losses, real rage.
What hits you first isn't the world-building (though Adeyemi paints Orïsha with strokes so vivid you'll taste the dust between your teeth). It's the raw humanity. A girl who's watched her people be slaughtered, who carries her mother's staff like a sacred wound, who fights not just for revenge but for the right to exist.
The audiobook format amplifies everything. You don't just read about Zélie's struggle to control her reaper powers-you feel her terror, her desperation. The narration pulses with the same magic the characters are fighting to reclaim.
But here's what really gets under your skin: the enemy isn't some faceless dark lord. It's princes and kings who believe they're right. Who see magic as contamination. The real horror isn't the vengeful spirits in the waters-it's watching good people become monsters while believing they're saving the world.
This isn't fantasy as escape. This is fantasy as revolution.
Pockets
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ManManMan
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Golden Cougar
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ShadowFax
Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Cardinal Rebel
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
GiddeeUP
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏 ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Juno Cream
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Breadmaker
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Toolmaker
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Upper D3ckR
With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. 📚 Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. 📱🎧 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Kazmii
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
Bat Magenta
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Potato Sub
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Barbera Shift
Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Voluntary
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 💡 This app's convenience is a blessing – I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! 📱👩🍳
Sugar Apple
Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
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Tweety
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play – it's genius! ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
ForumFlare
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
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