Book description
I'm literally buzzing talking about Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands, the second book in her faerie series, now in audiobook form. I can't stop thinking about how Emily, that brilliant, curmudgeonly professor who just finished the world's first encyclopaedia of faeries, is dragged into another whirlwind of magic and danger. She's still dealing with the consequences of her adventures, the secrets she's learned from the Hidden Ones and from her fellow scholar Wendell Bambleby. And Bambleby-yes, that exiled faerie king on the run from his murderous mother-continues to be a source of frustration and fascination. He's more than infuriatingly charming, a king searching for a portal back to his realm, a door that would free him from his family's dark plans. Emily loves him, she's torn, she's not ready to say yes to marriage, to risk another heartbreak.
And then the plot explodes. Bambleby's mother sends assassins, Cambridge is under attack. Emily, determined to protect her friends and the knowledge she's built, takes on a new project-mapping the realms of faerie. It feels like a labyrinth of worlds, a map she's determined to create. But the stakes rise when she and Bambleby are pulled into the Austrian Alps, hoping the picturesque mountains hide the door to his realm. The idea of a key to freedom, to ending that oppressive lineage, feels thrilling.
The way the author writes makes the audiobook feel like a secret conversation. The narrator's voice brings Emily's sharp wit, her dry humor, her emotional weight. I can hear her voice, the way she jokes with herself about being a scholar, the way she pauses when the danger looms. The audio captures the tension when assassins approach, the mystery of the faerie doors, the warmth of new relationships forming. The narrator brings out the danger lurking in every forest and hollow, the sense that faerie folk are not to be taken lightly. And yet there's hope, a bright thread through the darkness.
The book feels like a breath of fresh air after the first volume. The world-building is richer, the stakes higher, the characters more complex. Emily is no longer just a scholar, she's a heroine who must navigate love, danger, and the mysteries of the faerie realms. The dialogue feels alive, the narrative rhythm keeps you turning pages (or listening), and the conclusion leaves you hanging, ready for the next book. The audiobook format amplifies this, making the magic tangible and the emotional beats hit harder. If you're a fan of faerie lore, a scholar in your own right, or just someone who loves a strong protagonist facing impossible odds, this audiobook will keep you up all night.
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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