Book description
Dear Diary,
March 15th
I just finished this incredible audiobook and had to write about it immediately before I forget a single moment. Fortune's Pawn by Rachel Bach is the kind of story that grabs you from the first chapter and refuses to let go until you've raced through the entire thing.
Our protagonist, Devi Morris, is refreshingly ambitious in a way that feels genuine rather than annoying. She's not just some reluctant hero thrust into adventure - she actively wants to climb the ranks and prove herself, even if it means taking on the most dangerous assignments. When she lands a security job aboard the Glorious Fool, you immediately sense this isn't going to be your typical space opera.
The pacing is absolutely relentless. Just when you think you understand what's happening aboard this trouble-prone trade ship, Bach pulls the rug out from under you. The audiobook format really works in this story's favor - the narrator captures Devi's determined voice perfectly, and all the action sequences feel even more intense when you're listening rather than reading.
What I loved most was how Devi's careful plans keep colliding with the ship's chaotic reality. She thinks she's found the perfect shortcut to advance her career, but the Fool has other ideas. The supporting characters are wonderfully complex - even the ones you expect to be simple turn out to have layers you don't see coming.
Bach has created something special here: a space opera that's both thrilling and character-driven. The world-building feels lived-in and authentic, not like pages of exposition dumped on you. By the end, I was already counting down the days until I could start the next book in the series.
Highly recommended for anyone who likes their sci-fi with plenty of attitude and non-stop action.
- Sarah
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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