Book description
July 30th
My hands shook after I hit pause. Not from the story's twists-though those were sharp enough to make my pulse race-but from how real it felt. I'd been bracing for another "chosen one" fantasy, but B.A. Oliver's Hometown Hero? It's a gut-punch disguised as wish-fulfillment.
Listening to this audiobook on my walk home, I kept thinking: This isn't just a story. It's a whisper in your ear. The narrator-oh, that voice-makes Jay's world breathe. You hear the weight of the obelisk's hum in his chest, the nervous sweat on his neck as he steps up for his fourth chance at a class. And then... bam. He gets the Breeder class. The one all the boys dream of. Women throwing money at him, desperate for his child. Sounds like a dream, right?
But the narrator doesn't let you linger in that fantasy. It's so much sharper than that. Jay's voice-raw, young, still a little boy in the way he stumbles over words-whispers, "It's not all naked women and orgasms." And you feel it. The way he stares at his hands, wondering if he's still the kid who ate cereal at the kitchen table, now suddenly a walking symbol. The way his family can't look at him the same way. That's the genius here. It's not about the power-it's about the cost of becoming someone else overnight.
The audiobook's magic? It never lets you forget Jay's loneliness. Even as he's drowning in attention, the narrator's quiet pauses make you hear the silence where his old life used to be. And that instructor... oh, her. The way the voice lowers when she speaks, the subtle ache in her words-she's not just guiding him. She's holding a secret that could shatter everything. You keep leaning in, straining to hear what she won't say.
I kept stopping my walk to just... listen. To the way the narrator makes you feel Jay's exhaustion when he's juggling small-town politics and hiring his first employee. To the way his heart races when he realizes this class isn't just a gift-it's a cage with a golden key. And that ending? Not a cliffhanger. A whisper that hurts. "Follow along as Jay learns what it means to become A Breeder." Yeah. I'm already waiting for Book 2.
This isn't just a book you read. It's the kind of story that lingers in your bones, the kind you'll replay in your head long after the last word fades. If you've ever wondered what it'd feel like to wake up different-to have the world change around you while you're still trying to figure out who you are-this audiobook? It's your answer. And honestly? I'm still shaking.
Show Boat
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Orange Teflon
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Vortex
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Apex
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Cougar Fuzz
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Wonder Lady
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Slug-em-dog
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Day Hawk
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Moonflower
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Sweet Manhattan
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Emerald Vine
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Rook
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Toolmaker
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Woo Woo
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ZenZone
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse β chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. π§ββοΈβ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories β the ultimate way to unwind! π΅π π₯ Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears β audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. π΅π The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Toxic-oxide
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Gothic Gucci
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RiddleRanger
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Greek Rifle
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. π Elevating my reading routine β this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ππ The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Mr. 44
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy β it's eye-opening. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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