Book description
Flamecaster feels like a whispered promise, a quiet spark that grows into a roaring blaze. I first put the headphones on, and the sound of Cinda Williams Chima's voice carried the world of the Shattered Realms into my ears. She speaks with a calm certainty, making the kingdom of Arden feel like a place you can almost touch.
The story follows Adrian sul'Han, or Ash, a healer with a gift that could save lives or claim them. He's tired of hiding, tired of watching his mother's people die. He wants to take the man who broke everything from the world he loves. That man is the king of Arden, a villain who deserves every bit of fire that Chima gives him. I could feel Ash's rage and his compassion, the conflict inside him that Chima has built so well. The narration makes each breath feel heavy, every step feel important.
Then there is Jenna Bandelow, abandoned at birth with a mark on her neck that turns her into a target. Her story is another thread, a separate line that weaves into the same world. The mark, the guard's relentless search, the idea that she might be a saboteur-these are the stakes that keep my mind racing. Jenna knows she can't be caught, she knows she is more than a curse. Her journey adds depth to the world.
The book is set a generation after the Seven Realms. That background gives the reader a sense of continuity, a history that feels real. Chima takes the world she built in The Demon King and stretches it out, and the result is a place that feels fresh and familiar. The stakes are high, the magic is dark, and the threat is real. I could hear the crack of a blade in my mind and feel the weight of every promise made.
As an audiobook, the pacing is just right. Chima's language is not dense; it's direct. The narrator keeps the voice steady, not shouting but letting each line settle in. I could hear the subtle shifts between characters, the differences in their tones. Ash's calm, the king's cruelty, Jenna's defiance. The audio felt like a story unfolding, not just words on a page.
The ending leaves you holding your breath, knowing that the next book will push the characters to new limits. I am excited to hear how Ash and Jenna will collide in Arden, how their hatred for the king will unite them. The line between life and death is razor thin, and Chima keeps us on that edge. It's a thrilling tale of dark magic and chilling threats, a story of two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line.
If you love a story where revenge meets healing, where a cursed mark becomes a weapon, and where the stakes are as high as the fire in your chest, then this audiobook is the place to start. Chima pulls you in with her voice, keeps you with her world, and never lets you look away. The Shattered Realms continue, and this first chapter is a promise of the rest that's waiting to ignite.
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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