Book description
Forget the soul-crushing retail job-Jason Asano's trading spreadsheets for spellcasting in this electrifying sequel. If you loved the first book, you'll be thrilled: the audiobook version of He Who Fights with Monsters 2 makes you feel Jason's journey from frustrated middle manager to interdimensional wizard. The narrator nails his voice-wry, determined, utterly relatable as he navigates a city buzzing with high-stakes competition for the Greenstone Prize. You can practically hear the clink of rival adventurers' gear and the low hum of the city's hidden tensions.
The genius here? It's not just a contest. While Jason gathers a ragtag crew (and debates whether his new "companion" is a liability or asset), the city's leaders unravel a conspiracy that threatens everything. And Jason? He's been walking right into the enemy's path all along, unaware. The audiobook pulses with this slow-burn dread-it's not just battle scenes you're hearing, but the quiet, terrifying realization that the stakes are far bigger than a trophy.
What makes this audiobook sing? The pacing. The narrator accelerates perfectly during tense moments-like when a betrayal cracks the competition's surface-then pulls back for those quiet, character-driven beats where Jason's past life flickers in his mind. You hear the weight of his choices, the humor in his self-deprecating thoughts ("Okay, so I'm terrible at this wizard thing, but at least I know how to fold a shirt?"), and the genuine warmth in his growing bonds with his team. It's immersive in a way a text-only read can't match-those whispered plans in the shadows, the distant roar of a magical beast, the sound of a city holding its breath.
And the best part? It's a seamless continuation. You don't need to relearn the world; the audiobook effortlessly weaves in the established magic system and Jason's personality from the first book. But even if you're new to the series (and with 13 million Royal Road views, you're joining a massive, thrilled community!), it's a perfect entry point. It's the rare sequel that feels both like a homecoming and a thrilling leap forward. If you love Pirate Aba's action or Dakota Krout's character depth, this is your next obsession-especially on audio, where the story breathes, argues, and battles right beside you. Strap in. The adventure isn't just coming-it's already knocking at your door.
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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