Book description
Kay's River of Stars flows like silk through fire, carrying readers back to the breathtaking world of Kitai where poetry and politics dance deadly dances.
Ren Daiyan emerges from this tale as something both familiar and startling-a young man whose first brush with violence on a lonely road sends him spiraling into outlaw country, only to reemerge years later as a force that will shake the very foundations of empire. His journey from forest-dwelling fugitive to court contender mirrors the larger tensions building between civilization and chaos, as nomadic hordes gather like storm clouds on the northern horizon.
But it's Lin Shan who steals the narrative's heart. Raised by her scholar father in ways that defy her era's constraints, she becomes a creature caught between worlds-her mind sharp enough to enchant an emperor, her presence unsettling enough to make court ladies whisper behind painted fans. When political machinations threaten her father's life, Shan must navigate corridors of power where no woman has dared tread before, armed only with wit, calligraphy brushes, and an unshakeable belief that her time has come.
Kay weaves their stories together with the patience of a master craftsman, building toward a climax as inevitable and devastating as the changing seasons. The emperor, surrounded by his beloved gardens and art while the empire crumbles around him, serves as both witness and casualty to the transformation sweeping through his realm.
This audiobook demands to be heard-Kay's prose sings when spoken aloud, each carefully chosen word carrying the weight of ancient wisdom and timeless human truth. The narrator's voice becomes a bridge between worlds, carrying listeners from the intimate moments of personal revelation to the thunderous clash of armies under the vast river of stars.
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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