Book description
Jennifer L. Armentrout delivers a masterclass in YA paranormal romance with Half-Blood, the explosive first installment of the Covenant series. As an audiobook, it's pure, addictive listening-perfect for fans of fast-paced, emotionally charged stories. Alexandria, our fiercely determined protagonist, navigates a brutal world where Hematoi (god-mortal hybrids) rule, and half-bloods like her face grim choices: become a Sentinel warrior or serve pure-bloods as a servant. Alex refuses the latter, especially when she's smitten with Aiden, a dangerously attractive pure-blood. But rule #1 is clear: no relationships between pures and halfs. And Alex? She's crushing hard. The tension is immediate, visceral, and impossible to ignore.
What makes this audiobook shine is how effortlessly it balances high-stakes action with raw, relatable emotion. The narrator captures Alex's sharp wit, her frustration with a rigged system, and her terrifying vulnerability when her feelings for Aiden threaten everything. You feel her heart racing during training sequences, her dread as daimons lurk in the shadows, and the sheer terror of knowing failure means becoming a monster herself-hunted by the boy she loves. Armentrout's world-building is seamless; you grasp the caste system, the danger of daimons, and the weight of Alex's choices without getting bogged down in exposition. It's clear, urgent, and deeply immersive.
The audiobook format elevates everything. The pacing never lags, propelling you through cliffhangers that leave you desperate for the next chapter. You hear the crackle of tension in every conversation, the urgency in Alex's voice as she defies rules, and the quiet ache of forbidden longing. Aiden's presence-charismatic, dangerous, morally complex-is brought to life with subtle vocal nuance, making their chemistry feel electric. Armentrout's signature blend of romance, action, and emotional stakes hits perfectly here, avoiding clichΓ©s while delivering exactly what YA fans crave: a heroine who fights for her right to exist, not just her love story.
This isn't just another paranormal romance. It's a story about power, prejudice, and the courage to choose your own path when the world wants to define you. The stakes are personal and profound, and the audiobook makes every moment feel urgent, intimate. You'll finish listening with a smile and a pounding heart, already counting down the minutes until the next Covenant book. For anyone who loves smart, passionate, and unapologetically thrilling YA, Half-Blood is essential listening. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the final word.
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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