Book description
Girls at the Edge of the World Review
Laura Brooke Robson's debut fantasy audiobook delivers a fresh take on the end-times romance genre, set against the backdrop of an impending global flood. The story follows Natasha Koskinen, Principal Flyer of the Kostrovian royal court's aerial silk performers, as she navigates deadly court politics to secure her troupe's survival.
Robson crafts a compelling world where only the privileged few will survive the coming deluge. Natasha's desperation to save her Flyers-her chosen family-drives her to transform herself into someone worthy of Prince Nikolai's attention. The author skillfully explores themes of identity and sacrifice through Natasha's character development.
The narrative takes an intriguing turn with the introduction of Ella Neves, Natasha's newest recruit. While Natasha focuses on survival, Ella harbors secret motives rooted in revenge. This contrast creates natural tension and propels the plot forward effectively.
The romantic elements develop naturally amid rising waters and court intrigue. The chemistry between Natasha and Ella provides emotional depth without overshadowing the larger themes of survival and loyalty. Their relationship feels authentic within the confines of this unique world.
Robson's background in fantasy shines through her world-building. The aerial silk performances add visual spectacle while serving the plot's emotional core. The Kostrovian court comes alive through detailed descriptions and believable political machinations.
The audiobook format serves this story well, particularly during action sequences involving the Flyers' aerial performances. The medium allows listeners to fully immerse themselves in the emotional stakes as waters rise and secrets emerge.
This debut successfully balances romance, fantasy, and survival elements while maintaining narrative focus. Fans of Rachel Hartman and Rae Carson will find much to appreciate in Robson's fresh voice and inventive world-building.
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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