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Phoenix Unbound Review
Grace Draven's voice crackles with the same fire that consumes her protagonist in this audacious debut. The author's own adventurous spirit-forged through Spanish sojourns and Scottish honeymoons-infuses every syllable of this audiobook with visceral authenticity.
The narrative burns brightest in its world-building. Draven doesn't simply tell us about the Empire's cruel tithe system; she makes you feel the crackling heat of those sacrificial flames, taste the bitter ash of oppression. Her Louisiana roots lend a Southern Gothic sensibility to the barbaric ritual, while her rodeo experience brings raw physicality to Azarion's gladiatorial prowess.
What sets this apart is Draven's refusal to iron out the complexities. Gilene isn't merely a damsel disguised as fireproof-she's a woman whose magic comes at the cost of her village's safety, whose survival depends on others' deaths. The author's admitted love of literary bad boys manifests in Azarion, a gladiator who sees through illusions literally and figuratively, his motivations layered like sedimentary rock.
The audiobook format serves Draven's storytelling beautifully. Her prose carries the rhythmic cadence of someone who understands performance-each sentence builds like a rodeo ride, crescendoing toward revelations that left this listener breathless. The magic system feels organic rather than manufactured, rooted in blood and bone rather than convenient plot devices.
Phoenix Unbound doesn't just meet the rising tide of grimdark fantasy-it rides it like a champion. Draven has crafted something genuinely fresh: a story where survival isn't guaranteed, where magic demands sacrifice, and where even the strongest characters break under pressure. The Empire may demand entertainment through death, but Draven delivers something far more compelling-entertainment through truth.
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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