Book description
If you've ever wondered what a fantasy novel sounds like when it's made for your ears, Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen delivers in spades through its exceptional audiobook adaptation. The narrative's core tension-bloodlines dividing a society where Reds are oppressed by Silver elites with supernatural powers-becomes visceral when heard, not just read. Aveyard's sharp prose, already gripping in print, gains a new layer of urgency in audio, where the protagonist Mare Barrow's internal struggle pulses through every whispered secret and trembling heartbeat.
The narrator masterfully embodies Mare's defiance and vulnerability, shifting seamlessly between her fierce resolve and moments of raw fear. You feel the weight of her deception-posing as a Silver princess while secretly aiding the Red Guard-as the voice carries the subtle tremors of a girl walking a razor's edge. Key scenes, like Mare discovering her own latent power or navigating the treacherous politics of the Silver Palace, land with startling immediacy. The audiobook doesn't just tell you about the betrayal; it makes you lean in, as if the whispers of the court are happening just for you.
What elevates this beyond a standard narration is how the audio format deepens the story's thematic core. The constant, almost physical tension between "red" and "silver" isn't just a plot device-it's a sensory experience. The narrator's pacing amplifies the dread of every interaction, the quiet menace in a Silver's casual remark, the frantic urgency of a Red Guard meeting in shadowed alleys. You don't just hear Mare's world; you hear its heartbeat, its violence, its fragile hope.
This isn't merely a book you listen to-it's a world you inhabit. The audiobook transforms Aveyard's already compelling political fantasy into something intimate, immersive, and utterly unputdownable. It's the kind of adaptation that makes you press "repeat" on a favorite passage, not because you missed it, but because the voice made it feel too good to let go. For fans of The Hunger Games or Dune, this is the audio equivalent of a perfectly timed sword strike: precise, powerful, and impossible to ignore. A masterclass in how narration can elevate a story, making Red Queen not just a bestselling novel, but a definitive audio experience.
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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