Book description
Close your eyes and hear Mercury's dust whispering secrets through the static. This isn't just an audiobook-it's a descent into the marrow of a broken world. Pierce Brown's Light Bringer unfolds not in words alone, but in the chilling cadence of a voice cracking under the weight of a thousand losses. Darrow's voice, raw and haunted, carries the echo of battles fought in the dead zones between stars, where the air tastes of blood and regret. You hear the ragged breath before he speaks, the tremor in his throat as he clings to memories of Virginia's touch-a fragile light against the crushing dark.
The Reaper legend? A ghost story told in the shadows of Mars. But this is Darrow stripped bare: the father, the husband, the man who remembers how to bleed. As he drifts through the void, the audiobook's genius lies in what it doesn't say. The silence between stars hums with dread. The distant roar of Lysander's warships isn't just sound-it's the sound of a world being unmade. You feel the cold metal of a ship's hull under your palms, hear the frantic beat of your own heart as Cassius's laughter (once warm as sunlight) now slices through the darkness like a blade.
Brown's prose, already razor-sharp, becomes a weapon in audio form. When Darrow whispers, "I am not the Reaper. I am the wound," the line lands like a physical blow. The narrator doesn't shout the horror-it breathes it. You hear the subtle shift in tone as Sevro's reckless bravado fades into something quieter, sadder. The Golds' hunger isn't just political; it's the sound of a thousand voices screaming in the void, a sound that lingers after the scene ends.
This is not victory you're promised. It's the slow, desperate burn of hope in a universe that wants it dead. The audiobook makes you lean closer, as if the next whisper might be the last one. You don't just hear Darrow's journey home-you feel the miles of silence between him and the Republic, a chasm filled with the ghosts of Mercury. And when the first true light finally breaks? It's not warm. It's the flicker of a dying star, sharp and dangerous.
Don't just read the light. Hear it shatter.
Mt. Indiana
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Blister
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Wild Tesla
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3D Waffle
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey.
InsightInkwell
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Cujo
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HolyCombo
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Mother Night
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience.
Pink Nightmare
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Noisy Girl
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime.
Red Hot Kevorkian
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M8deUp
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Neophyte Believer
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Lady Killer
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Digger
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Tin Mutt
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Tacklebox
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Wild Tesla
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Cowboy Booter
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StarStrider
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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