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Audiobook Review - "Spy School at Sea" (Stuart Gibbs)
From the moment the narrator's voice opens with a crisp, nautical-tinted introduction, you're hooked. The audio edition captures every splash and sigh of the ocean, turning the high-stakes chase into an immersive soundscape that feels as if you're standing on deck beside Ben Ripley.
Stuart Gibbs delivers his trademark blend of wit, suspense, and teen camaraderie with ease. The plot - a mission to infiltrate the world's biggest cruise ship, The Emperor of the Seas, in order to unmask Murray Hill - is as thrilling as it sounds. The narration brings out Ben's quick-thinking ingenuity and the playful banter between him and his "family" (Alexander, Catherine, Erica, and Mike). You can almost hear the creak of wooden planks underfoot and the distant hum of engines as each chapter unfolds.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how smoothly it balances action with humor. Even when Ben's plan goes awry, the narrator keeps pace, delivering punchy dialogue that feels authentic to a teen spy team. The pacing is tight - no long stretches of exposition - which keeps you turning pages (or ears) faster than a speeding yacht.
The sound design deserves applause too. Background effects-waves lapping, distant gulls, and the rumble of a cruise ship's engines-are layered subtly behind the narration, enhancing immersion without drowning out the story. Minor character voices are distinct enough to let you differentiate between Ben's friends and the villainous Murray Hill.
If you're a fan of the Spy School series or simply love an engaging thriller with relatable protagonists, this audiobook is a must-listen. It delivers all the excitement, danger, and surprise that fans expect while adding a fresh auditory dimension that makes every cliffhanger feel even more immediate. Grab your headphones, set sail, and let Ben Ripley steer you through another unforgettable adventure on the high seas.
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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