Book description
#HiddenCities #AudiobookReview πβ¨
Just finished this epic conclusion to Daniel Fox's Moshui trilogy and WOW! π
The narrator brings Fox's feudal China to life with incredible depth - you can practically hear the clash of swords and whisper of ancient magic. The story follows Ping Wen as he governs the war-torn Santung, uncovering dangerous secrets in Tien's sacred library that could change everything.
What makes this audiobook special isn't just the mythic beasts and glorious legends (though those are amazing) - it's how Fox weaves together multiple perspectives. You've got the jade miner trying to save his scarred cousin, the priestess who loses her children, and that fierce woman whose violent act binds her to jade's spirit. Each voice feels distinct and vital.
The emperor's distraction with his pregnant concubine? Pure political brilliance. Sending his distrusted aide to handle the rebels? Genius plotting that keeps you guessing.
This isn't just fantasy - it's a meditation on power, sacrifice, and what happens when human will faces mystical forces. The production quality is top-notch, making every battle, every moment of magic, feel completely immersive.
Perfect for fans of epic fantasy with Asian-inspired settings. Highly recommend listening to the full series!
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Osprey
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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