Book description
Forget everything you think you know about bears. Edith Pattou's East isn't about honey or hibernation-it's about a teenage girl named Rose getting a ride on a massive, polite white bear who basically says, "Hop on, your family's sick, I'll fix it." Seriously, the first line of this audiobook? "Rose has always been different." And wow, does she ever prove it. Her mom tried to hide her birth story (probably involving a dramatic meteor shower or something equally weird), but Rose's spirit was just... too much for the farmhouse. She's the kind of kid who'd rather chase adventure than do homework, and that bear? It's not a pet. It's a furry Uber with a side of destiny.
The narrator (shoutout to whoever voiced this-smooth as honey and just as warm) makes you feel like you're curled up in a cozy chair, listening to a friend tell a wild, late-night story. You hear Rose's curiosity, her mom's nervous whispers, and that thump-thump-thump of the bear's footsteps as it carries her off. The castle? Empty, eerie, but also kinda fancy, like a really expensive Airbnb someone forgot to cancel. And then there's the mysterious guy who shows up every night. Is he a prince? A ghost? A very polite wolf in disguise? You'll be leaning forward, ears perked, hoping the narrator doesn't drop the mic before the big reveal.
Pattou's got a gift for making the ordinary feel magical. Rose isn't some chosen-one clichรฉ-she's just a girl who's tired of being told what to do, who finally gets to choose her own path. The audiobook's pacing? Perfect. It's got that slow-burn, "wait, what's happening?" energy that keeps you clicking 'next' instead of checking your phone. And let's be real: hearing a white bear say, "Your family will be well, for a price," is way more fun than reading it. It's like the bear's just a really calm, slightly intimidating friend who happens to be a bear.
You'll laugh at Rose's mom trying to keep her home with "mystery meatloaf" and gasp when the castle's secrets start unraveling. This isn't just a fantasy-it's a story about finding where you belong, even if it means leaving your mom's house for a bear. And honestly? The audiobook version makes it feel like you're part of the adventure, not just reading about it. It's the kind of book that makes you want to put on headphones, sip something warm, and whisper, "Okay, bear, where to next?" Perfect for when you're too tired to read but need to escape. Trust me, you'll be quoting the bear's calm, no-nonsense delivery for days.
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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