Book description
May 12, 2024
Dear Diary,
I've been listening to Fairest on audiobook during my walks home from school, and I can't stop thinking about Aza. You know how sometimes you hear a story that feels like it's whispering directly to your heart? That's what this was.
Gail Carson Levine's writing is so warm, like sitting by a fire with a friend. But the audiobook? It's magic. The narrator-oh, her voice for Aza!-it's quiet at first, full of that "I'm not pretty" feeling, but then it lifts when she sings. You can hear the way her voice catches, the way she's scared but trying anyway. And the prince? He's charming, but the real tension is the new queen. The way the narrator makes her voice smooth as silk but sharp as a knife... I actually shivered when she said, "You'll be a pretty little ornament."
What I loved most wasn't the castle or the songs-it was how Aza grew. Not because she suddenly looked different, but because she started hearing her own voice. Like when she sings that lullaby for the little girl in the castle garden, and the narrator makes it sound like it's floating through the air. You feel it in your chest. The book's got humor too-Aza's friend, the little boy who's always getting into trouble-his lines are so funny, I laughed out loud while walking past the library.
The best part? It's not about being "fairest" in the way you'd expect. It's about realizing your own worth, even when you don't see it. The audiobook makes that so real. You hear Aza's doubt, then her quiet courage, then that moment when she knows-and the narrator's voice just... softens, like sunlight breaking through clouds. I cried when she finally said, "I am enough." Not because she was suddenly beautiful, but because she knew it.
I've listened to it twice now. The first time, I was quiet. The second time, I was humming the songs. It's a book that stays with you, like a favorite song you can't get out of your head. For anyone who's ever felt too plain, too quiet, too small-this is the story that whispers back: You're already exquisite.
And honestly? I'm so glad I listened to it. Not just read it. The voice made it feel like Aza was sitting right beside me, singing just for me.
- Your friend who finally believes it too
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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