Book description
The moment Cinder's wrench clattered onto the oily garage floor, I knew this audiobook was something special. Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles doesn't just retell Cinderella-it shatters the glass slipper and rebuilds it with circuitry and courage. And the audiobook? It's pure magic.
Picture this: New Beijing's neon-drenched streets buzz with androids and humans, the air thick with the scent of fried dumplings and fear. A plague whispers through the crowds, while lunar invaders watch from the cold void. But the real storm is inside Cinder, a cyborg mechanic whose mechanical hand clicks with every gesture, her voice sharp as her tools. The narrator, a perfect blend of weary resilience and simmering intelligence, makes you feel every flicker of her hidden past-the way her voice tightens when her stepmother snaps, the quiet defiance as she fixes Prince Kai's hovercar with a smirk. You hear the whir of her prosthetic, the clank of the garage door, the distant sirens of a city on edge.
The best part? The audiobook makes the romance feel earned, not fairy-tale fluff. When Prince Kai says, "You're not quite what I was expecting," it's not just a line-it's the crack in his polished armor, delivered with a voice that's both regal and genuinely curious. You feel the tension as Cinder wrestles with loyalty to her family and the dangerous pull of a prince who sees her, not just the cyborg. The sound design is subtle genius: the low thrum of lunar ships, the frantic beep of a failing medical scanner during the plague outbreak, the almost-silent hum of Cinder's own systems as she fights to stay human.
Meyer's genius is in making the sci-fi feel immediate, not distant. The audiobook doesn't just tell you about the plague; you hear the coughs in the market square, smell the desperation. You feel the weight of Cinder's secret as she races against time to uncover her origins-because her past isn't just history; it's the key to saving Earth. The narrator's pacing is flawless: quick enough for the high-stakes chase through New Beijing's alleys, slow enough to let you sit with Cinder's quiet moments of doubt.
This isn't just a Cinderella story. It's a story about being seen when you're written off, about finding strength in your "flaws," and about a future where love and duty aren't enemies. The audiobook wraps you in its world so completely, you'll find yourself pausing to listen to the next chapter long after you meant to sleep. It's smart, it's heart-pounding, and it's the perfect blend of classic fairy-tale spark and fresh, thrilling sci-fi. Cinder doesn't just get her happy ending-she earns it, and this audiobook makes you feel every single step of the journey.
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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