Book description
Kingdom of Ash: The Audiobook Where Patience Pays Off (Eventually)
Let me start by saying this: if you've made it through six previous Throne of Glass books, congratulations on your dedication to what I can only describe as literary endurance training. Sarah J. Maas has apparently decided that wrapping up her series with a 704-page doorstop was the most reasonable way to conclude Aelin's story, and narrator Elizabeth Evans deserves a medal for keeping straight which character is saying what across this epic marathon.
The plot picks up with our heroine literally locked in an iron coffin (yes, really) while being tortured by the Queen of the Fae. It's like someone took the worst parts of a spa day and made them magical. Meanwhile, all her friends are scattered across the map doing their own thing, which apparently involves a lot of dramatic reunions and heartbreaking goodbyes. The emotional whiplash is real, folks.
What makes this audiobook special isn't just Maas's ability to stretch a single story across more pages than some novels dare attempt - it's how Evans brings these characters to life with distinct voices that somehow don't become cartoonish despite the fantasy overload. You'll find yourself genuinely invested in whether Aelin breaks free from her metallic prison and whether her friends can stop bickering long enough to save the world.
The final battle scenes? Epic. The romantic moments? Swoon-worthy. The occasional plot holes you could drive a dragon through? Plentiful. But somehow, against all odds, it works. This is the literary equivalent of ordering dessert after a twelve-course meal - excessive, but deliciously satisfying.
Perfect for fans of doorstopping fantasy novels and people who enjoy yelling at their audiobook players during traffic jams.
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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