Book description
March 15th, 2024
Dear Diary,
Just finished listening to Labyrinth's Heart and I'm still catching my breath. What a finale M.A. Carrick has crafted for this trilogy.
The narration pulled me in from the first chapter - there's something magical about hearing Ren's multiple identities unfold through voice work. You really get to experience her transformation from con-artist to heiress to rebel to vigilante when it's performed aloud. The way she shifts between personas becomes almost musical.
Carrick (the brilliant collaboration between Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms) has built something special here. The city of NadeΕΎra feels lived-in and dangerous, the kind of place where ancient magic stirs in basements and every noble house hides secrets behind gilded doors.
What struck me most was how the audiobook format really highlights the theme of performance that runs throughout. Ren isn't just playing roles - she's performing survival. Each mask she wears requires a different vocal quality, a different rhythm of speech. The audio brings this to life in ways I imagine might be harder to grasp on the page.
The pacing builds beautifully to this climax where all her carefully maintained identities threaten to collapse. Grey and Vargo feel like real companions on this journey, not just plot devices, and their voices add layers to the story that complement Ren's perfectly.
This trilogy has been a masterclass in character-driven fantasy with just the right amount of mystery and magic. Highly recommend experiencing it through audio - the performance adds something truly special.
Yours in literary satisfaction,
A devoted listener
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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