Book description
Imagine a protagonist who starts so far down, he's practically scraping the dirt-Reidon Ward, abandoned as a sickly child, fighting for every scrap of dignity. Now, in Bryce O'Connor's Iron Prince, that underdog's journey isn't just compelling-it's electrifying through the audiobook's masterful delivery. The narrator's voice pulls you into Reidon's world with raw immediacy: you feel his ragged breaths during his first combat drills, hear the sting of his classmates' scorn at Galens Institute, and sense the quiet, desperate hope when the Collective's godlike AI, AURORA, chooses him.
What makes this audiobook soar is how it transforms Reidon's "awful" Combat Assistance Device (CAD) from a liability into a symbol of explosive potential. You don't just hear about his struggle to climb the academy's ranks; you live it through the narrator's pacing-slow, tense during his failures, then blazing fast during those rare moments of breakthrough. And Viviana, his fiercely loyal best friend, isn't just a sidekick; her voice in the audiobook crackles with warmth and grit, grounding Reidon's soaring ambition in genuine human connection.
O'Connor doesn't just build a world-he makes you feel its pulse. The combat tournament circuits, humanity's new obsession, aren't just described; they're heard: the roar of the crowd, the crackle of energy weapons, the high-stakes tension that makes you lean forward in your seat. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook to savor the quiet moments-Reidon studying his CAD's flickering interface late at night, or sharing a rare, quiet laugh with Viviana-because O'Connor's writing makes every emotion resonate.
This isn't just another military academy story. It's the sound of a god being forged in real time, one stumble, one triumph, one whispered "I can do this" at a time. The audiobook's strength lies in its ability to make you believe in Reidon's impossible rise-not because he's destined for greatness, but because you've heard him fight for it, every step of the way. When the narrator drops the line, "So begins the rise of a god," you don't just accept it; you feel it in your bones. That's the magic here: a story that starts small, whispers hope, and builds to something vast-and utterly unforgettable. Don't just read it. Listen. And get ready to cheer.
Muzish
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SprkR
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Ember Master
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CodeExia
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ForumFusion
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Twisty Dew
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InfinityInsight
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Spider Fuji
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QuestQuill
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InfinityInsight
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Scare Stone
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Stallion Patton
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Jade Fox
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Devil Bread
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LuminaLore
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Gold Dahlia
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Vicious Street
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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