Book description
When I first heard that City of Skies was coming out as an audiobook, I knew I had to give it a go. The story is the opening chapter of Farah Cook's Viking Assassin Series and it's a whirlwind from start to finish.
I was immediately pulled into Nora's world-a post-apocalyptic place called the Tri-Peace that's the only home she's ever known. She's only sixteen, but already a seasoned warrior. The first few pages had me thinking: "Can a teen really hold her own in a world full of monsters and gods?" Cook proves that it's not only possible, it's thrilling.
The book's premise is a classic blend of action, mystery, and romance. Nora is recruited into an elite band of raiders, the Jarls, and set on a mission to track down ancient artifacts that will unleash the nine worlds of the Vikings. That's a lot of "danger" in a single sentence, and it's only the beginning. When you add in the fact that the Norse gods have given her a mystical tattoo on her back, your stakes climb to a whole new level. You see her fighting for her life, and at the same time, wrestling with feelings for a boy who is also her arch-enemy. It's a good mix of the familiar and the fresh-fans of Divergent, The Hunger Games, or Cassandra Clare's books would find something to love here.
What makes the story shine is the way it keeps the momentum coming. Even when things get a little heavy-think "what's a kid's first taste of blood?"-the pace doesn't slow. Your ears get a lot of joy from a story that doesn't stall for too long.
The voice behind the narration (though I don't have a name to give it) delivers a strong, steady tone that matches the fierce spirit of the book. The words are vivid enough to keep you in the middle of the action, and the narrative thread remains clear as I followed the kids' quests and the strange world that surrounds them. I had to add a note: the book really does feel like a full-blown adventure, and it's a delight to hear.
In the end, City of Skies is a solid, fast-paced fantasy that promises more to come in the rest of the series. If you're looking for something that combines the grit of a dystopia with the grandeur of Viking lore, it's a perfect place to start. And because it's an audiobook, you can get it in your ears and let it transport you to a world where anything seems possible.
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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