Book description
Let's be real about Spirit Bound, the fifth Vampire Academy book that somehow still makes us gasp like it's the first time. Richelle Mead's prose, while occasionally as stiff as a vampire's neck, gets a major upgrade in audiobook form-Adrian's deadpan "You're lying" delivery alone is worth the listen. Because let's face it: the plot's a tangled mess of "undead forever" logic and "heart still aches" melodrama, yet we're here, nodding along like we believe a Strigoi can be saved with a side of magical whiplash.
Rose Hathaway's latest crisis? Dimitri's turned into a bloodthirsty Strigoi because she didn't kill him. And now he's hunting her because she's a "bad influence" on his undead soul. Meanwhile, Lissa's "magic" is so vague it could summon a parking ticket. The book's big reveal? "That which is dead doesn't always stay dead..." Duh, Robert, we've been watching The Walking Dead since 2010. But Mead leans into the absurdity like a coffee addict on a sugar rush-every "whisper of impossible magic" feels like a reality TV contestant whispering "I'm a vampire!" into a mic.
The genius? The audiobook makes the ridiculousness fun. You can practically hear Rose's inner monologue: "Why am I even considering this? I've got a boyfriend who's basically a vampire zombie and a best friend who's a psychic princess. This is not a life choice." And Adrian's sarcasm? Chef's kiss. His "What you're describing is impossible" line lands like a perfectly timed punchline.
Sure, the "price of salvation" trope feels recycled (see: every YA series since 2005), but Mead's self-aware humor saves it. She's not trying to be deep-she's riffing on her own clichΓ©s, like when Rose debates "what matters most" while dodging a vampire ex who's literally a walking corpse. It's not literary; it's pure, addictive junk food for the soul. And honestly? After a week of real-world chaos, hearing Rose yell "I'm not joining you!" into the Siberian wind is exactly the dramatic escape we need.
So grab your headphones, skip the "devastating consequences" (we've seen them all), and enjoy the ride. Because in this world, the only thing more terrifying than a Strigoi is realizing you've spent three hours arguing over whether Rose should pick a boyfriend or her best friend. And yes, we're all guilty of it.
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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