Book description
Let's be real: if you're listening to Hunted and your main thought is "Why does this villain sound like a bad telemarketer?" you're not alone. P.C. Cast's House of Night series has always leaned into the "hot vampire with a dark secret" trope harder than a teenager at a prom, but this installment? It's like someone handed the plot a glittery glitter bomb and yelled "BOOM!" The narrator's deadpan delivery makes Kalona's "seductive" lines sound like a used-car salesman trying to sell you a lemon. "I am your destiny," he purrs, while plotting to turn Zoey into a vampire snack. Swoon. More like sigh.
The book's core problem? It treats emotional trauma like a side quest. Zoey's "past life" revelations (which, let's be honest, sound like a bad fanfic) are supposed to be earth-shattering, but the audiobook's pacing makes them feel like a grocery list. You'll hear the narrator say "Zoey felt a deep, ancient sorrow" while simultaneously wondering if the narrator's just reading a shopping app. Meanwhile, Neferet's villainy is about as subtle as a sledgehammer-she's "guarding" Kalona like he's the last slice of pizza at a buffet, and no one notices he's literally eating the school's mascot. (RIP, Tawny the goat.)
But here's the thing: if you've ever rolled your eyes at a YA romance where the love interest's "evil" is just "he's hot and you're not thinking straight," Hunted will feel like a warm, familiar hug. The narrator nails the "oh, now I'm conflicted" tone perfectly-Zoey's internal monologue is less "I'm torn" and more "Ugh, why does he keep showing up at my house?!" It's like listening to a friend dissect a toxic ex over coffee. You know it's bad, but you're still invested because, hey, drama.
The real magic? The audiobook's flaws become its charm. When Stevie Rae's voice cracks with frustration ("Neferet is so not the boss of me!"), it's less "powerful rebellion" and more "high schooler yelling at a teacher." Which, honestly? It's the most relatable thing in the whole saga. You don't need Kalona's "mysterious aura" to feel the tension-you just need to hear Zoey's exasperated sighs over yet another "I'm-actually-evil-but-look-at-my-handsome-face" moment.
So yeah, Hunted is a mess. It's melodramatic, it's predictable, and Kalona's "evil" is about as scary as a guy who won't stop texting you at 2 a.m. But the audiobook? It's the perfect companion for when you want to laugh at the book instead of with it. You'll still root for Zoey, but mostly because you're rooting for the narrator to finally say, "Okay, Kalona, stop. We get it: you're a vampire with a bad haircut." Just be glad the narrator didn't try to do Kalona's accent. That would've been a whole different kind of horror.
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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