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Sleep No More (October Daye, #17) - Audiobook Review
Seanan McGuire's latest October Daye installment delivers another knockout performance, and the audiobook format really showcases what makes this series special.
The story throws Toby into a completely reimagined Faerie realm that's both familiar and terrifyingly different. What starts as seeming paradise quickly reveals itself as a gilded cage crafted by Titania's twisted vision. McGuire excels at building this distorted world where everything Toby thought she knew gets turned on its head.
The audiobook narration captures Toby's disorientation perfectly as she navigates this backwards realm where her entire identity comes into question. Supporting characters who claim to know the "real" Toby add layers of uncertainty that keep you guessing. The story maintains that perfect balance between personal stakes and world-ending consequences that the series does so well.
McGuire's background in horror really shines through in how she portrays Titania's "perfect" kingdom - the unsettling perfection becomes genuinely creepy. The political machinations and personal betrayals hit harder because of how invested we are in Toby's journey.
This isn't just another portal fantasy. It's a smart exploration of identity, loyalty, and what happens when someone tries to remake the world according to their own twisted ideals. The pacing keeps you hooked while the mystery unfolds naturally.
Fans of the series will appreciate how this entry challenges everything we thought we knew about Toby's world while setting up future complications. New listeners can jump in here but will definitely want to explore earlier books afterward.
The audiobook production quality is excellent, making this an easy recommendation for both longtime fans and fantasy listeners looking for something with depth.
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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