Book description
From the moment Viola steps into the shadowed corridors of Gorhail Institute of Magic, you know you're in for something special. Sonia Tagliareni has crafted an audiobook that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, weaving necromancy and poison magic into a tapestry of murder and forbidden attraction.
Viola's gift for speaking with the dead isn't a blessing-it's a curse that already claimed her sister's life. Every conversation with the departed comes at a price, and she's desperate to understand why her magic is killing her. Sylas, brooding and dangerous, carries his own brand of torment. Bound to three immortal snakes and haunted by his father's death, he wants nothing to do with death mages like Viola. The tension between them crackles from their first encounter.
But when an attack forces Sylas to heal Viola, their magical bond becomes impossible to ignore. Suddenly, these two people who despise each other are tethered together, stumbling through a murder mystery that grows more sinister with each victim. The institute's stone walls seem to pulse with secrets, and the dead whisper warnings that neither can afford to ignore.
Tagliareni's world-building is immersive without being overwhelming. You'll find yourself holding your breath during scenes set in Gorhail's treacherous passages, wondering which shadows might conceal the killer stalking magical students for their relics. The romance develops naturally amid the chaos, never overshadowing the central mystery but adding emotional weight to every revelation.
This isn't just another fantasy romance-it's a story about facing the darkness within yourself while fighting to protect the people you're learning to love. Perfect for fans of dark academia and twisty murder mysteries, Deathbringer delivers on every front.
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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