Book description
Okay, so let me tell you about this audiobook-Shadows by Robin McKinley. First off, if you're into that fantasy stuff but also like a good mystery with just the right amount of teen drama, this one's going to hit the spot.
The story follows Maggie, who notices something's not quite right with her mom's new husband, Val. Dude's from Oldworld, where magic is still a thing, and he's got these massive, terrifying shadows following him around. Like, nightmare fuel shadows. Meanwhile, in Newworld (where Maggie lives), magic's been outlaws for generations-tech rules everything now. So yeah, Val's presence throws up all kinds of red flags.
Then there's Casimir-this ridiculously gorgeous guy from Oldworld who seems to know more about Val than he lets on. Of course, Maggie gets pulled into the whole mess when things go sideways, and suddenly she's relying on both Val's creepy shadows and her own mysterious past.
What really works here is how McKinley blends the ordinary with the extraordinary. You've got your typical family dynamics mixed with political tension between two worlds that can't seem to get along. Science versus magic, tradition versus progress-it's all bubbling under the surface until it explodes in the best way.
And honestly, the narration makes it even better. The pacing keeps you hooked, and you feel every bit of Maggie's confusion and fear. It's like being right there with her, trying to figure out what the heck is going on.
If you're looking for something fresh in young adult fantasy, give Shadows a listen. It's got heart, mystery, and just enough spookiness to keep you up at night-in a good way.
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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