Book description
Cress delivers a thrilling pivot in Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, and its audiobook format makes the satellite-bound tension palpable. Imagine being trapped for years on a space station, your only companions screens glowing with data-this is Cress's reality, and the audiobook's narration perfectly captures her isolation through subtle vocal shifts and the constant hum of her digital world. The narrator's voice for Cress, initially quiet and hesitant, gains strength as she steps into her role as the group's crucial hacker, making her journey from captive to key ally deeply moving.
What elevates this installment is how seamlessly Meyer weaves high-stakes action with character depth. The rescue mission for Cress, while thrilling, feels grounded in the emotional cost-her hard-won freedom comes with separation and uncertainty. You hear the crack in Cress's voice when she realizes she's no longer alone, and the urgency in Scarlet's and Cinder's voices as they race against Queen Levana's wedding plans. The audiobook's pacing is masterful; scenes aboard the ship feel claustrophobic, while the vastness of space is underscored by the sound design of distant engines and static.
Meyer avoids making the trio's mission feel like a chore-they're reluctant heroes, just as you'd be if suddenly tasked with saving a world. Their banter, especially between Cress and the charmingly roguish Captain Thorne, crackles with authenticity in audio. You can practically hear the tension when Cress's screens suddenly show Cinder's location, or feel the collective breathlessness during the tense escape. Levana's cold menace, delivered with chilling calm in the narration, makes her threat to Kai feel genuinely urgent.
This isn't just another sci-fi adventure; it's a story about finding your place in a world that's been trying to erase you. The audiobook's strength lies in how it makes you feel Cress's fear, her exhilarating discovery of her own power, and the quiet hope that comes with genuine connection. Meyer's world-building shines brightest here-every satellite glitch, every coded message, every line of dialogue feels alive. If you loved the tech-savvy edge of Cinder, Cress deepens that world with heart, humor, and a protagonist whose voice you'll remember long after the final chapter. It's a perfect blend of suspense and humanity, made even richer by the power of hearing it.
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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