Book description
Emily Wilde's third adventure isn't just a fantasy novel-it's a love letter to folklore, told with such warmth and wit that you'll feel like you're sitting beside her as she pores over ancient texts. Heather Fawcett masterfully blends academic rigor with high-stakes faerie politics in Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, and the audiobook format makes it utterly immersive. Imagine hearing Emily's dry, precise observations about faerie court etiquette while the narrator perfectly captures her quiet panic at being thrust into queenship: "How can an unassuming scholar like myself pass for a queen?" It's hilariously relatable.
The real magic lies in how Fawcett turns Emily's lifelong obsession with folklore into the story's driving force. When a deadly curse plagues Wendell's kingdom-a realm Emily once only studied from afar-her encyclopedic knowledge becomes the key to survival. The audiobook shines here: the narrator's calm, scholarly cadence makes Emily's research feel urgent and vital, not dry. You'll hear the weight in her voice as she deciphers a forgotten tale that could break the curse, making her triumphs feel earned.
Wendell, her charmingly mercurial fiancΓ©, adds perfect tension. Their dynamic-forged from academic rivalry to partnership-simmers beneath the political intrigue, especially as they navigate a court where every ally could be an enemy. The stepmother's curse isn't just a plot device; it's a lens into the realm's hidden history, and Emily's scholarly instincts are the only way to unravel it. The audiobook's pacing excels here, building suspense without sacrificing the book's signature charm.
What elevates this beyond typical fantasy is Fawcett's deep respect for folklore itself. Every faerie detail, from the realm's "beautiful nightmare" beauty to its treacherous politics, feels researched and intentional. The audiobook narrator leans into this, making the world feel lived-in and real. You'll find yourself pausing to ponder Emily's theories about a particular folk tale, just as she does. It's rare for a fantasy to balance intellectual depth with such heart, but Fawcett does it effortlessly.
By the end, Emily isn't just solving a curse-she's proving that scholarship and compassion are the most powerful magic of all. The audiobook's strength is how it lets you feel her journey: the nervousness of a scholar stepping into the unknown, the thrill of applying her life's work to save a world, and the quiet joy of finding where she truly belongs. It's the perfect blend of brain and heart, delivered in a narration that feels like a conversation with a brilliant, slightly flustered friend. You'll finish this book eager to revisit every tale Emily ever documented-and maybe start your own compendium.
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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