Book description
2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Writer2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Continuing Series2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Publication for Teens2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Cover Artist2018 Harvey Award winner, Book of the Year2018 Hugo Award winner, Best Graphic Story2018 British Fantasy Award winner, Best Comic/Graphic Novel2018, 2016, 2015 Entertainment Weekly's The Best Comic Books of the Year2018, Newsweek's Best Comic Books of the Year2018, The Washington Post's 10 Best Graphic Novels of the Year2018, Barnes & Noble's Best Books of the Year2018, YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens2018, Thrillist's Best Comics & Graphic Novels of the Year2018, Powell's Best Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Graphic Novels of the Year Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900's Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both and make them the target of both human and otherworldly powers. About the Creators: New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Marjorie Liu is best known for her fiction and comic books. She teaches comic book writing at MIT, and leads a class on Popular Fiction at the Voices of Our Nation (VONA) workshop. Ms. Liu's extensive work includes the bestselling Astonishing X-Men for Marvel Comics, which featured the gay wedding of X-Man Northstar and was subsequently nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding media images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Prior to writing full-time, Liu was a lawyer. She currently resides in Boston. Sana Takeda is an illustrator and comic book artist who was born in Niigata, and now resides in Tokyo, Japan. At age 20 she started out as a 3D CGI designer for SEGA, a Japanese video game company, and became a freelance artist when she was 25. She is still an artist, and has worked on titles such as X-23 and Ms. Marvel for Marvel Comics, and is an illustrator for trading card games in Japan.
Green Ghost
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Mantis Queen
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Lope Lope
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Jelly Momentum
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze.
Murder Cherry
This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go – it's like carrying a library in my pocket. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Thunder Tank
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Miss Fix It
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WeldMaster
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Fire Queen
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42nd Street
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Sokol
I've never been this excited about my daily commute – thank you, audiobooks! ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
NightDream
ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Night Magnet
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
CuriousCoder
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧
Purity Catnip
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Ladybird
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient.
Flyswat Briggs
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Twix Bond
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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