Book description
Forget everything you think you know about fantasy. Raymond E. Feist's Daughter of the Empire isn't just a book-it's a full-blown, immersive experience you'll devour on your commute, while folding laundry, or frankly, anytime you need a break from reality. And the audiobook? It's pure, unadulterated magic. Seriously, your headphones are about to become your new favorite accessory.
Picture this: You're not just reading about Mara, the young Ruling Lady thrust into chaos, but hearing the clink of teacups during deadly court negotiations, the whisper of silk as spies move like shadows, and the sheer, terrifying weight of empire crumbling around her. The narrator? They've got that perfect blend of gravitas and grit-like a friend who's seen it all but still gets genuinely excited about a well-executed betrayal. You'll catch every sarcastic aside, every tense pause, and yes, even the sigh of relief when Mara finally stops trying to outrun her own destiny.
Feist and his team (yes, it's a collaboration, and it shows) have crafted a world so vivid, you'll swear you can smell the incense in the Imperial court and feel the grit of rebellion under your boots. Mara's journey? It's less "chosen one" and more "chosen to deal with an absolute nightmare." She's got to rally rebels, make peace with alien bug-people (the cho-ja, because of course), and marry the son of her fiercest enemy. All before facing the ultimate villain in his fortress that's basically a castle made of "I told you so." It's a plot with more twists than a tangled shoelace, but the audiobook makes it effortless to follow. You're not just keeping up-you're along for the ride, laughing at the absurdity ("Marriage to the enemy? More like marriage to a personal nightmare!") and gasping at the stakes.
This isn't just fantasy; it's the gold standard. It's got the intricate political chess match of Game of Thrones, the heart of a classic hero's journey, and a heroine who's as brilliant as she is utterly, hilariously overwhelmed. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-it never rushes, never drags, and somehow makes the most complex intrigue feel as easy as catching up with an old friend. You'll find yourself nodding along to Mara's internal monologue ("Why does everything have to be so hard?") while simultaneously cheering her on.
So ditch the dusty bookshelf for a minute. Put on your headphones, and let Mara's world sweep you off your feet. It's not just a story-it's a reminder of why we love fantasy: because it's messy, it's thrilling, and it's got a heroine who'll make you believe you could handle ruling an empire, even if you can barely handle Monday mornings. Trust me, you're gonna love this. And honestly? You've never heard fantasy sound this good.
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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