Book description
The audiobook adaptation of Tarah DeWitt's Left of Forever transforms a tender second-chance romance into something deeply immersive. You don't just hear Wren and Ellis's journey-you feel it in the pauses between their words, the weight of unspoken history as they navigate a road trip back to their roots. The narrator masterfully captures the quiet electricity of two people who once knew each other's rhythms but now tread carefully, their voices shifting from guarded to achingly vulnerable as they confront old wounds.
What elevates this beyond a standard romance is how the audiobook leans into the novel's core metaphor: communication as a fragile bridge. When dialogue falters, it's the raw, handwritten letters Wren tucks into Ellis's coffee cup that carry the emotional weight-a detail rendered with such intimacy in audio that you lean closer to your device. The California coastline backdrop isn't just scenery; it's a character, its crashing waves and sun-drenched cliffs echoing the characters' turbulent emotions. You'll hear the creak of the car seat as Ellis reaches for Wren's hand, the hesitant pause before she admits, "I never stopped loving you."
DeWitt's signature blend of emotional depth and simmering tension shines here. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow enough to savor the small moments (like sharing a bakery's sourdough bread at a roadside stop) but urgent when past betrayals resurface. You'll find yourself pausing the audio just to process a line that lands like a punch: "We built a life from the wreckage of us." The steam isn't just physical; it's the tension of two people learning to trust again, their voices trembling with the fear of trying once more.
This isn't just a love story-it's a testament to how hard it is to rebuild trust when you've broken each other. The narrator's warmth makes every whispered confession feel like a secret shared just for you. By the final mile, you're not just rooting for Wren and Ellis; you're reminded that love, even when scarred, is always worth the risk. Left of Forever isn't just a book-it's a reminder that sometimes, the most beautiful roads lead you back to the person you were always meant to be.
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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