Book description
After two decades of saving realities and wrestling with cosmic forces, Jason just wants a quiet pub crawl. That's the glorious, ridiculous premise of He Who Fights With Monsters Book 12, and the audiobook brings his exhausted, determined "gap year" to life like never before. Forget the grand battles-this is Jason finally refusing to play the hero's game, even if it means manipulating nobles, blowing up cities (and rebuilding them), or casually explaining to gods why altering magic laws was "totally fine."
The narration is pure gold. You can practically hear Jason's weary sigh as he says, "I just want to see the hometown of my friends," after surviving soul-level fights with reality itself. The voice actor nails his signature blend of Aussie casualness and chaotic intensity-sarcastic when describing angelic armies, deadpan when talking about extorting governments, and utterly unbothered when admitting he rigged the fate of the cosmos. It's the perfect match for a character who's spent years being the universe's emergency responder, now demanding a normal Tuesday.
What makes this audiobook shine isn't just Jason's antics-it's how the story leans into the relief of simplicity. For 12 books, he's been the fixer, the savior, the guy who accidentally reshapes magic. Here, he's just... tired. The humor lands harder when you hear him mutter, "Gods help anyone who tries to stop me," with a smirk, knowing they've already learned the hard way. The audiobook's pacing mirrors his journey: frantic, chaotic, then suddenly, beautifully calm as he finally gets to walk through a town he's never seen, surrounded by friends.
You don't need to be a LitRPG veteran to dive in-this is a masterclass in character-driven adventure. The narration weaves in the series' signature blend of cultivation systems, political scheming, and slice-of-life warmth without ever feeling like a textbook. You'll laugh at Jason's "sensible adventure" plan (which involves blowing up a city twice), feel his frustration with interdimensional cults, and cheer when he finally says, "No more saving the world. Just... adventure."
If you've followed Jason since he stumbled into this world, you'll adore his hard-won peace. If you're new? Trust me: the audiobook's voice makes you feel like you've known him for years. It's not just another book-it's the sound of a hero finally taking a breath, and you get to hear every word of it. Grab it, and let the chaos of the cosmos fade into the background. Jason's got a pub to find.
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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