Book description
The House of Night series hits its emotional peak in Tempted, and the audiobook makes every heart-pounding moment feel utterly real. You're not just reading Zoey's journey as High Priestess-you're living it, thanks to a narrator who nails her fierce vulnerability. That raw, whispered line-"Which shall it be? Salvation or doom?"-lands like a physical blow, the tension thick enough to taste.
This isn't just another YA fantasy; it's a masterclass in balancing teenage angst with high-stakes destiny. Zoey's juggling a wounded grandmother, a boyfriend simmering with secrets, and the terrifying weight of being the world's last hope-all while Neferet and Kalona plot their return. The audiobook's pacing is perfect: quiet, intimate moments (Zoey whispering to her grandmother) collide with explosive action sequences that make you lean forward in your seat.
What makes Tempted shine on audio is how it amplifies the series' core theme: power isn't about strength, but choice. The narrator's subtle shifts-Zoey's voice cracking when she's scared, sharp when she's fighting back-make her relatable in a way prose alone can't. You'll feel her exhaustion when she's trying to hold the shattered House together, her terror when Kalona's shadow looms. And that ending? Pure, addictive dread. You won't just want to hear the next chapter-you'll need to.
P.C. Cast's decades of storytelling mastery (honed in classrooms and through award-winning novels) pay off here. Tempted isn't just a book; it's a full sensory experience on audio. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be the girl chosen to save the world while still figuring out who she is? This is your answer. And honestly? You'll be hitting "play" again before you even finish this review.
Houston
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AlertXis
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Plenty Orange
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Elektrik
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Toxic-oxide
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Mantis Queen
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Force
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Toxic-oxide
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Tan Stallion
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Versace-Cat
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Spunky Sphinx
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Impulsive Flower
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Insane SweepKick
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Grave Digger
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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