Book description
Forget everything you think you know about fairy tales. Jessica Day George's Princess of the Midnight Ball isn't just a retelling-it's a revelation, especially as an audiobook. You'll find yourself utterly absorbed, not just hearing the story, but feeling the rhythm of the midnight dance in your bones. The narrator captures Rose's quiet desperation and Galen's weary courage perfectly, making their unlikely partnership feel real and urgent.
George takes the classic Grimm's tale and spins pure magic. Twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn? Check. A mysterious King Under Stone? Check. But this isn't just about escaping a curse-it's about the terrifying, beautiful weight of true love and the very real, grinding evil lurking in the daylight world above. The stakes feel immediate, visceral. You'll race through the plot, heart pounding, not just for Rose's freedom, but for the fragile hope Galen and Rose build together. The quest for the invisibility cloak and the enchanted silver needles isn't just a plot device; it's a tangible thread pulling you deeper into this rich, layered world.
What makes the audiobook truly shine is how it amplifies George's signature warmth and wit. You can almost hear the author's own love for books and storytelling in the narration's cadence. The descriptions of Westfalin-its castles, its secrets, its quiet moments of connection-come alive with such vividness. You'll feel the chill of the dark halls beneath the castle and the sudden, startling warmth of a shared moment under the stars. It's captivating, as promised, but more than that, it's deeply immersive. You won't just listen; you'll step inside the story, feeling the tension of each hidden corner, the hope in a whispered promise.
George's passion for her craft, hinted at in her bio (chocolate, books, dogs-she's the friend who'd bring you a book and a snack), is palpable here. She doesn't just retell; she breathes new life into the familiar, making you forget the original Grimm tale entirely. The audiobook format lets her intricate world-building and character depth truly resonate. You'll find yourself pausing, not to check your phone, but to absorb a beautifully rendered line or a moment of quiet connection between the two leads. It's the kind of story that makes you want to press play again immediately, to relive the magic. If you love fantasy that's both thrilling and tender, with characters who feel like old friends, Princess of the Midnight Ball is an audiobook treasure. Don't just read it-let it pull you into its midnight world. You'll be glad you did.
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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