Book description
Kasie West's "Pivot Point" presents a compelling exploration of choice and consequence within the framework of young adult paranormal romance. The narrative centers on Addison Coleman, a protagonist endowed with the extraordinary ability to foresee dual outcomes of any decision-a faculty that ostensibly should simplify life's complexities yet paradoxically complicates her existential navigation.
West demonstrates considerable skill in constructing a believable paranormal society while maintaining the authentic emotional landscape characteristic of adolescent experience. The Compound/Norms dichotomy serves as both literal and metaphorical framework, examining themes of belonging, identity formation, and the illusion of control. Addison's precognitive abilities function not as liberation from uncertainty but rather as amplification of life's fundamental ambiguities.
The author's treatment of parental divorce transcends conventional narrative approaches, utilizing the speculative element to examine how major life transitions ripple across multiple potential realities. Trevor's character, representing the "Norm" path, provides compelling contrast to the Compound's internal dynamics while serving as vehicle for exploring authenticity versus conformity.
West's prose maintains accessibility without sacrificing sophistication, particularly evident in her handling of romantic subplots that never overshadow the central philosophical inquiry. The murder mystery element introduces welcome tension while reinforcing the narrative's examination of how individual choices intersect with collective consequences.
The audiobook format proves particularly effective for conveying the internal deliberations that drive the plot, allowing listeners intimate access to Addison's cognitive processes as she weighs competing futures. West has crafted a noteworthy contribution to YA speculative fiction that privileges character development alongside conceptual innovation.
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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