Book description
Scott Westerfeld's Extras isn't just a sequel-it's a razor-sharp mirror held up to our own obsession with online fame. Set years after Tally Youngblood's rebellion, the world's moved on: plastic surgery is mainstream, gossip spreads faster than wildfire, and everyone's chasing the next viral moment. Enter Aya Fuse, a fifteen-year-old drowning in anonymity, her face rank so low she's literally an "extra." Her only hope? To kick a story so wild it'll make her famous.
What makes this audiobook brilliant is how perfectly it captures the exhausting, addictive pulse of modern social media culture. The narrator, with a voice that's equal parts wide-eyed and weary, nails Aya's desperate hunger for validation-and the terrifying speed at which her secret discovery spirals out of control. You can hear the frantic energy of "tech-heads" jostling for attention, the hollow buzz of "kickers" spreading trends, and the chilling allure of "surge monkeys" pushing their bodies to extremes. It's not just a story about fame; it's about how the pursuit of it warps everything-relationships, identity, even the idea of self.
Westerfeld's genius here is making Aya's journey feel utterly contemporary. Her struggle isn't just about becoming popular; it's about realizing the cost of wanting to be seen at all. The audiobook's pacing is electric, mirroring Aya's own escalating panic as her small secret threatens to unravel the entire fragile world she's trying to climb into. You'll find yourself leaning in, breathless, as the line between "just a story" and "a revolution" blurs.
And that ending? It lands like a punch. You'll sit there, stunned, realizing Extras isn't just a book-it's a warning we're already living. The narration wraps it all in a voice that's relatable, urgent, and utterly human. If you've ever wondered what happens when the algorithm takes over your life, this is your listen. It's not just good; it's necessary. Turn it on. You won't want to turn it off.
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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