Book description
Scarlet delivers the perfect sequel pulse. Meyer's blend of sci-fi and fairy tale kicks into high gear as Cinder's prison escape collides with Scarlet's search for her missing grandmother. The audiobook makes this collision feel urgent, thanks to a narrator who nails the frantic energy of both heroines. You'll feel Cinder's desperation as she navigates the Commonwealth's hunt, then lean into Scarlet's confusion when Wolf enters her life-a connection that crackles with tension, even when she's skeptical. The romance isn't just a subplot; it's woven into every tense encounter, making the chase sequences feel deeply personal.
What shines in audio is Meyer's knack for balancing action with quiet moments. Scarlet's fear when uncovering her grandmother's hidden past? The narrator lets the silence linger. The sudden, dangerous shifts in the plot-like meeting Cinder or facing Levana's agents-land with physical impact. You hear the grit in Wolf's voice when he's fighting, the weariness in Cinder's escape, the quiet terror in Scarlet's voice as she realizes how little she knew about her family. Meyer avoids melodrama; instead, the stakes feel earned, making every near-miss or hard-won alliance resonate.
The Lunar Queen Levana is a chilling presence, even offstage. The audiobook hints at her influence through whispered threats and the palpable fear in the Commonwealth's whispers. You don't just hear the danger-you feel the weight of it pressing down on these characters. Meyer's genius is in making a classic fairy tale feel fresh without losing its heart. Scarlet's journey-protecting family, trusting strangers, fighting for survival-mirrors Cinder's, but with a very different kind of courage. The audio captures that duality perfectly.
You don't need to have read Cinder to dive in, but the audiobook rewards knowing the first book's setup. The narrator smoothly integrates past events without slowing the pace, letting new listeners catch up while keeping veterans hooked. The pacing is relentless: one mystery unravels only to reveal another, and the climax lands with satisfying force. It's the kind of story that makes you hit 'play' for just one more chapter-then realize you've been listening for hours.
Scarlet isn't just a sequel; it's a masterclass in how to expand a world while deepening its emotional core. The audiobook version makes you feel every heartbeat, every whispered secret, every desperate sprint. It's thrilling, smart, and utterly absorbing-a perfect blend of heart and high stakes, delivered with a voice that pulls you straight into the story. If you love sci-fi with fairy tale bones, this is the soundtrack to your next adventure.
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Kill Switch
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Oblivion
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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