Book description
Listen. Let the world of Raisa explode in your ears.
I'm telling you, Empire Ascendant is the kind of audiobook that drags you into a storm of magic, intrigue, and interdimensional chaos-right from the first page. If you loved the blood-magi spectacle and sentient plants of The Mirror Empire, you're in for a sequel that doubles the stakes and triples the heart-pounding moments.
The story takes us back to Raisa, a land where every two thousand years the very fabric of reality shudders, and parallel dimensions collide. Think a tidal wave of death sweeping across worlds-only one can survive. The characters we know are thrown into a brutal war against their own doubles, a game of trust where the enemy wears your face. The stakes? Survival, freedom, and the very fate of countless universes.
What makes this audiobook shine is how it's delivered. The narrator brings a raw, visceral edge to every blood mage incantation and every whispered threat. The world's sentient plants aren't just background detail; they're voiced with a creeping, lush menace that makes you feel every leaf trembling. The pacifist country of Dhai, once a quiet haven, becomes a battlefield in the narrator's vivid cadence, pulling you deeper into the drama.
At the heart of the conflict is an illegitimate ruler and a scullery maid whose unpredictable magic could topple empires-or save them. Their alliance is as fragile as it is crucial, and the narrator's tonal shifts keep you on edge as loyalties shift with a single breath. The former ally who reclaims the Empress's sword adds a vengeance-driven punch, while the enslaved scholars' treacherous journey carries the promise of a long-lost secret that could undo the other worlds. The narrator handles each of these threads with precision, ensuring that each twist lands with impact.
What's truly compelling is how the audiobook invites you to feel the weight of every choice. You can almost hear the crack of swords, the hiss of magic, the oppressive silence that follows a doppelganger's reveal. It's not just a story; it's an immersive battlefield in your headphones.
So if you're craving a tale where the line between friend and foe blurs and every world hangs on the edge of collapse, Empire Ascendant is your next auditory adventure. Turn it on, let the narration carry you through the maelstrom, and remember-when the enemy shares your own face, you must decide who you can trust.
Don't just read about it. Listen to it. Let the world of Raisa ignite your imagination and keep you guessing until the final note.
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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