Book description
Ebony Gate: A Symphony of Steel and Sorcery
Julia Vee's debut audiobook crackles with the electric tension of blades being drawn in midnight silence. Emiko Soong emerges from the shadows like smoke given purpose-formerly the Blade of her magical clan, now a woman stained with memories as dark as her past deeds in Beijing's markets.
The narrative flows like silk over steel, each chapter a careful unfurling of ancient powers colliding with modern San Francisco's Chinatown streets. Vee's prose carries the weight of someone who understands both courtroom precision and the quieter violence of supernatural warfare. Her heroine doesn't simply walk through scenes-she moves like flowing water, finding the path of least resistance until violence becomes inevitable.
What makes this audiobook extraordinary isn't just the elegant collision of Eastern mysticism with Western noir sensibilities, but how Vee understands that the most compelling magic systems are those that feel lived-in rather than explained. The supernatural elements breathe with organic authenticity, never overwhelming the very human cost of Emiko's choices.
The pacing builds like a storm rolling in from the Pacific-deceptively calm at first, then suddenly violent and beautiful. Each revelation peels back another layer of a world where family blood debts carry weight beyond mere metaphor, where gods of death speak in voices that echo through bone.
This isn't just another urban fantasy wearing borrowed tropes. It's a meditation on redemption written in the language of katanas and ancestral obligation, narrated with the intimate authority of someone who's walked both sides of the law.
Alley Frog
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Burn
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X-Dew
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Necessary Momentum
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Wooden Man
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Mr. Peppermint
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VenusXX
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Unleashed
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Fire Feline
With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Kabuki
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. 🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 ⭐️ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. 📚👏 🚗📚 Turn traffic into a literary escape – this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. 🚗🎧
Kimono Goddess
Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Frosty Sunshine
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Raggedy Ann
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
Ice
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Sugar Hiccup
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Rope
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. 👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
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Darkside Orbit
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Plum Moon
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Jester
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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