Book description
Imagine your twin dies... and you inherit her entire life. That's the dizzying, delicious premise of Liann Zhang's Julie Chan is Dead-and it's pure, addictive audio gold. The moment Julie unlocks her dead sister Chloe's phone, she's not calling 911. She's logging into Chloe's influencer empire, her followers, her wealth, her life. And she's not giving it back.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable? The narrator's voice-sharp, witty, and utterly unapologetic-pulls you straight into Julie's high-stakes deception. You hear every heartbeat as she navigates the glossy, toxic world of the Belladonnas, curating flawless feeds, filming unboxing videos, and praying no one notices the tiny cracks in her new identity. The pacing is relentless, a propulsive thrill ride that makes you gasp during late-night listens (yes, I stayed up way past midnight too).
The blurbs aren't exaggerating: it's "diabolically fun" (Monika Kim), "dark and twisted" (Red), and "edgy, vicious" (Amber Cowie). Zhang masterfully dissects social media obsession, the fragility of identity, and the terrifying allure of someone else's perfect life. You'll find yourself laughing at Julie's audacity while simultaneously screaming, "Don't do that!" The tension is real-every time a follower comments, every time a Belladonna asks a question, you're holding your breath.
And the audiobook? It's made for this story. The narrator's effortless shift between Julie's internal panic and the glossy, performative tone of Chloe's online persona is genius. You don't just read about the world; you feel it-the filtered perfection, the lurking dread, the way a single missed detail could unravel everything.
This isn't just a thriller-it's a mirror held up to our own online lives, wrapped in a story so gripping you'll forget to breathe. As Sunday Times called it: "a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession." And honestly? You'll devour it in one sitting. Trust me: once you hear Julie's voice whisper, "Goodbye Julie, love Chloe x," you'll be hooked. This is the audiobook you'll recommend to everyone-and then beg them to listen to immediately.
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Clover Rabbit
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Alpha
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Hairpin
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Rook
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Moon Cricket
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Cosmo
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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