Book description
God's War by Kameron Hurley: Where Grimdark Meets Glamour (And Wins)
Let's be honest - when you hear "female bounty hunter collecting heads in a desert wasteland," you either lean in with giddy excitement or wonder what fresh hell this is. For those in the first camp, God's War is your new favorite audiobook. For those in the second... well, prepare to be converted.
Kameron Hurley serves up a protagonist so deliciously unhinged that you'll forget protagonist and antagonist are just fancy words for "person with commitment issues." Nyx isn't your typical sci-fi heroine - she's more like your favorite chaotic friend who definitely shouldn't be let near sharp objects, but you can't look away because she makes everything fascinatingly terrible.
The audiobook format absolutely shines here, because let's face it - Nyx's internal monologue deserves to be heard aloud. The narrator captures that perfect blend of world-weary cynicism and barely contained violence that makes you simultaneously root for and against her. It's like listening to someone describe their grocery run while casually mentioning they solved three murders along the way.
Hurley's world-building is refreshingly unapologetic. This isn't soft science fiction where everyone speaks English and the alien cultures are just humans with forehead ridges. No, this is the kind of universe where things have gone so spectacularly wrong that you're not entirely sure which side you're supposed to be rooting for, which is exactly the point.
The plot moves like a particularly determined drunk - stumbling forward with purpose while somehow staying upright. Nyx and her crew of misfits get hired for what should be a simple job, which naturally means everything explodes in ways both literal and metaphorical. The government deal gone wrong trope gets a fresh coat of paint here, mostly because everyone involved is morally flexible enough to make your grandmother clutch her pearls.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Hurley balances genuine moments of humanity with the relentless grimdark atmosphere. Nyx might be a head-collecting mercenary, but she's also someone who cares deeply about her found family, even when they drive her to the edge of sanity. The supporting characters aren't just plot devices - they're fully realized people with their own agendas and flaws.
The religious and political elements woven throughout feel authentic rather than preachy. Hurley understands that in a world where everything has fallen apart, faith and desperation often look remarkably similar. The alien presence adds layers of complexity without overwhelming the human drama at the story's core.
God's War succeeds because it never takes itself too seriously while still tackling serious themes. It's the literary equivalent of that friend who can make you laugh during a funeral - inappropriate, necessary, and surprisingly comforting. The audiobook format brings out the dark humor and genuine emotion in ways that make this a standout listening experience.
If you enjoy your science fiction served with a side of moral ambiguity and your heroines capable of both profound tenderness and spectacular violence, this is absolutely worth your time. Just don't blame me when you find yourself quoting Nyx's more memorable lines to unsuspecting friends.
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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