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## The Audiobook That Makes You Hold Your Breath
Honestly? The City of Glass audiobook is where this series truly finds its heartbeat. Cassandra Clare's world-building, already vivid on the page, transforms into pure, immersive magic through the narrator's voice. You don't just read Clary's journey-you feel the city's cold stone beneath her feet, hear the tension in every whispered secret, and taste the fear as she steps into the forbidden City of Glass.
The narrator nails Clary's voice perfectly: that mix of fierce determination and vulnerable confusion as she uncovers her family's past. You'll lean in when she questions Jace's distance, your heart clenching as Simon faces Shadowhunter suspicion. And the pacing? Chef's kiss. The audiobook masterfully builds that breathless urgency-Valentine's looming threat, the fragile truce with Downworlders, the sheer danger of every moment. It's impossible not to feel the adrenaline when Clary realizes she has to fight, even when the cost feels unbearable.
What makes this audiobook special? It's the sound of the story. The low murmur of the City of Glass's ancient halls, the sharp crack of a portal opening, the quiet intensity in Jace's voice when he finally admits how much he's risking. You hear the weight of every decision, not just read it. That scene where Clary and Jace face Valentine? The audio makes it feel like you're standing right there, breathless, as the world cracks open.
And the romance? Oh, it's alive in the audio. You catch the tiny hesitation in Jace's voice, the quiet resolve in Clary's when she says, "I'm not afraid anymore." You don't just know they love each other-you feel it in the pauses, the way their voices soften when they're alone. It's not just a love story; it's the sound of two people choosing each other, again and again, even when everything's falling apart.
The stakes are higher than ever. Saving her mother? Check. Saving the Shadowhunters? Check. Saving the fragile hope of peace between enemies? Double check. And the twist about Sebastian? The audio makes that reveal land like a punch to the gut. You'll replay that moment just to feel the shock all over again.
If you've loved the series so far, this audiobook isn't just a listen-it's the essential way to experience the climax. It turns a great book into a gripping, emotional ride you'll want to share with everyone. Trust me: press play, and let the City of Glass pull you right in. You'll be thanking yourself when you hit that final, heart-stopping moment.
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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