Book description
Hex Hall delivers supernatural thrills with a refreshingly sharp protagonist
Rachel Hawkins crafts a compelling debut that breathes new life into the overcrowded boarding school fantasy genre. Sophie Mercer isn't your typical chosen one-she's a witch with baggage, and her exile to Hex Hall feels both like punishment and liberation.
The audiobook format serves Hawkins' snappy dialogue perfectly, with distinct voice work that brings each supernatural species to life. Sophie's narration strikes the right balance between vulnerability and sass, making her three-dimensional enemies and allies feel authentic rather than cookie-cutter.
What sets Hex Hall apart is its refusal to romanticize boarding school life. The isolation feels real, the social hierarchies are brutal, and Sophie's mistakes carry genuine consequences. When she's accused of harboring a dangerous predator, the tension crackles through every interaction.
Hawkins builds her world efficiently-no lengthy exposition dumps here. The supernatural politics unfold naturally through Sophie's experiences, from her vampire roommate's tragic backstory to the warlock who makes her pulse race. Even the ghost feels purposeful rather than gimmicky.
The pacing never lets up. Just when you think you've figured out the mystery, another layer peels back to reveal something darker. Sophie's growing connection to an ancient threat adds weight to what could have been standard teen supernatural fare.
This audiobook succeeds because it trusts its audience. Hawkins doesn't dumb down the mythology or spoon-feed character motivations. The result is a supernatural thriller that respects both its genre conventions and its listeners' intelligence.
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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
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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