Book description
Let's talk about Steelheart-Brandon Sanderson's plunge into the world of YA sci-fi, where superpowers aren't a gift, they're a cosmic joke played on humanity. Ten years ago, the sky cracked open and dropped superhumans called Epics onto Earth. Sounds cool, right? Wrong. These godlike beings decided that with great power comes the irresistible urge to wear capes and crush dissent like it's last week's lottery ticket.
At the center of this mess is Steelheart himself-an Epic who makes Stalin look like a pushover. He's bulletproof, fireproof, and probably fartproof (we don't know for sure, but you get the idea). He rules what used to be Chicago with an iron fist and a flair for dramatic monologues. Nobody dares to fight back... except a ragtag group of rebels known as the Reckoners.
Enter David, your average teenager with an above-average obsession with vengeance. Steelheart killed his dad, so naturally, David has spent years turning himself into a walking cheat sheet on how to kill overpowered jerks. And here's the kicker-he's actually seen the invincible tyrant bleed. That little detail might just be the key to taking him down.
Sanderson delivers a brisk, addictive listen that moves like a caffeinated action movie with better dialogue. Narrator MacLeod Andrews brings David's voice to life with just the right mix of sarcasm, determination, and wide-eyed terror. You'll find yourself rooting for the underdogs, groaning at the cheesy Epic names (yes, there's one named Obliteration), and wondering how anyone survives in a world where reality TV stars probably wish they had superpowers just to upstage the real monsters.
It's fast, fun, and refreshingly cynical about power, fame, and what happens when people stop pretending heroes exist. If you've ever wanted to hear a teenager say "I'm going to kill a god" and mean it, Steelheart is your audiobook. Just don't blame us if you start looking nervously at the sky afterward.
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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