Book description
Gran-sdur: The Games (Pha Yul, #2) by Jan Raymond
The tension crackles from the very first chapter. Sam, Cassie, Seb, Maya, and Ryan-these five young protagonists who straddle the line between human and alien-find themselves thrust into a world that's both breathtakingly beautiful and terrifyingly dangerous.
Raymond's Pha-yul isn't just a setting; it's a character itself, this isolated sanctuary where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge training. The author paints vivid pictures of mentors who specialize in each teen's unique abilities, creating a school-like environment that feels both familiar and otherworldly. What strikes me most is how Raymond captures that universal feeling of being the new kid-these characters are constantly reminded of how much they don't know, training alongside peers who seem to have mastered abilities they're still discovering.
The Gran-sdur competition serves as the perfect catalyst for everything that's been building. What starts as an annual competition quickly reveals itself to be something far more sinister. The stakes escalate rapidly, transforming what seemed like a coming-of-age story into a fight for survival.
Raymond's background as a teacher shines through in her character development. Each of the five protagonists maintains their distinct voice and personality, even as they're pushed to their limits. Their doubts feel authentic-the uncertainty about whether they're good enough, whether they'll survive, whether their group will stay intact.
The audiobook format really brings out the urgency in the narrative. You can practically hear the desperation in Mr. Harris's voice as he coaches these kids, and the fear that creeps into the teenagers' dialogue as they realize this competition might cost them their lives.
What makes this sequel particularly compelling is how it expands the world while simultaneously narrowing the focus. The Pha-yul trilogy's scope grows larger, but the immediate threat becomes intensely personal. These aren't just games anymore-they're a matter of life and death, and you'll find yourself holding your breath, wondering if all five will make it out alive.
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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