Book description
Speak the Ocean Review
Finn Jarvis sees mermaids as monsters. As a handler at Oceanica Marine Park, he's witnessed their supposed ruthlessness firsthand-the violent outbursts, the unpredictable nature that makes them dangerous predators. The public doesn't care. They line up by the thousands to see these "magical" creatures perform, blinded by beauty and spectacle.
Then Erie arrives.
Freshly captured and completely alone, Erie finds herself trapped in a tank, watching other merfolk broken into submission. Where they've become hollow shells of their former selves, she refuses to surrender. Her plan is deceptively simple: make the humans see her as more than entertainment, starting with Finn.
What unfolds is a slow-burning transformation. While Finn trains Erie for her performances, she's secretly learning his language. The air-words he speaks with other trainers become her obsession. When communication finally clicks between them, everything changes.
Finn begins to question everything he thought he knew. The monsters he's spent years fearing might not be monsters at all. The dangerous predators could simply be creatures fighting for survival. Rebecca Enzor crafts this revelation with careful precision, letting the truth emerge naturally through Erie's growing understanding of human language and Finn's dawning comprehension of merfolk intelligence.
The audiobook format brings an extra layer of intimacy to this story. You're not just reading about language barriers falling-you're hearing them crumble through vocal performances that capture the awkwardness of first attempts at communication and the breakthrough moments when understanding finally arrives.
Enzor's background as an environmental chemist lends authenticity to the marine setting, creating a world where the ocean's mysteries feel real and urgent. This isn't just a story about captivity and freedom-it's about the assumptions we make about those who seem different from ourselves.
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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