Book description
The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. "A spellbinding fairy tale rooted in Mexican mythology . . . Gods of Jade and Shadow is a magical fairy tale about identity, freedom, and love, and it's like nothing you've read before."--Bustle NEBULA AWARD FINALIST - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Tordotcom - The New York Public Library - BookRiot The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy cleaning the floors of her wealthy grandfather's house to listen to any fast tunes. Nevertheless, she dreams of a life far from her dusty small town in southern Mexico. A life she can call her own. Yet this new life seems as distant as the stars, until the day she finds a curious wooden box in her grandfather's room. She opens it--and accidentally frees the spirit of the Mayan god of death, who requests her help in recovering his throne from his treacherous brother. Failure will mean Casiopea's demise, but success could make her dreams come true. In the company of the strangely alluring god and armed with her wits, Casiopea begins an adventure that will take her on a cross-country odyssey from the jungles of YucatΓ‘n to the bright lights of Mexico City--and deep into the darkness of the Mayan underworld. Praise for Gods of Jade and Shadow "A dark, dazzling fairy tale . . . a whirlwind tour of a 1920s Mexico vivid with jazz, the memories of revolution, and gods, demons, and magic."--NPR "Snappy dialog, stellar worldbuilding, lyrical prose, and a slow-burn romance make this a standout. . . . Purchase where Naomi Novik, Nnedi Okorafor, and N. K. Jemisin are popular."--Library Journal (starred review) "A magical novel of duality, tradition, and change . . . Moreno-Garcia's seamless blend of mythology and history provides a ripe setting for Casiopea's stellar journey of self-discovery, which culminates in a dramatic denouement. Readers will gladly immerse themselves in Moreno-Garcia's rich and complex tale of desperate hopes and complicated relationships."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Atlantic Rim
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PP Dubs
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Bad Beh8vior
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Bridge Whip
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable. I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
RiddleRover
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Freaky Ratbuster
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
xSTORMx
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Bliss
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Poptart AK47
Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Sugar Man
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Avenge Paws
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
Bad Princess
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Juice Petite
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Feline Devil
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Bowler
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Gothic Slacker
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Wildcat Appaloosa
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Toy Town
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Hightower
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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