Book description
Forget everything you think you know about epic sci-fi. Pierce Brown's Morning Star isn't just the third book in the Red Rising saga-it's a full-throttle, heart-stopping audiobook experience that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. If you haven't heard Darrow's journey in audio form, you're missing the true power of this revolution. Narrator MacLeod Andrews doesn't just read this; he becomes Darrow, every ragged breath, every simmering rage, every desperate plea echoing in your ear. It's immersive in a way print simply can't match.
Brown's genius shines brightest here: the battles aren't just described-they're lived. NPR nailed it: these scenes are "kinetic, bloody, breathless, crazy." And hearing them in audio? Holy hell. You feel the ground shake, hear the clash of blades, smell the smoke as the empire burns. Tordotcom called it "this trilogy's Return of the Jedi," and honestly? It's perfect. The final confrontation isn't just a climax-it's a symphony of chaos, betrayal, and hard-won hope, delivered with such visceral intensity, you'll find yourself holding your breath until the very last word.
Darrow's quest-transforming from a broken slave into the weapon of a revolution-hits harder than ever in audio. You hear the weight of his choices, the grief for his wife, the terrifying cost of vengeance. Publishers Weekly praised Brown's "vivid, first-person prose," and Andrews makes it alive. You're right there in the heart of the speeches, the shattered families, the desperate maneuvers. It's not just action; it's the sound of a world tearing itself apart and rebuilding, one shattered chain at a time.
This isn't just a book ending. It's a satisfying ending. Booklist called it "simply stellar," and you'll understand why. The audiobook doesn't just conclude the saga-it resonates. You'll feel the exhaustion, the triumph, the sheer, staggering glory of a destiny finally claimed. Brown builds a world so flawlessly, so uncomfortably familiar (per Entertainment Weekly), that hearing Darrow's final stand feels like witnessing history. The enemies he once called friends, the sacrifices made in the dark, the fire that refuses to be extinguished-every beat lands with devastating clarity in audio.
If you've survived Red Rising and Golden Son, Morning Star is the reward you've earned. It's the sound of revolution, raw and real, delivered straight to your ears. Don't just read it-hear it. Let the battles roar, let the hope ignite. This is the audiobook that proves why the Red Rising saga is a modern masterpiece. You won't just finish it; you'll feel its echo long after the final chapter fades. This is how you end a saga. Unforgettable.
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Charms
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StorySculptor
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Freeze Queen
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Girl Brownie
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Spellbinder
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Ice
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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