Book description
Loulie and Mazen are trapped in a crumbling jinn realm, and honestly? This audiobook had me glued to my headphones. π₯ Chelsea Abdullah's sequel The Ashfire King doesn't just continue the story-it ignites it. You'll hear every whisper of rebellion, every crackle of magic tied to a fallen king, as Loulie (the brilliant merchant with a secret) and Mazen (the prince who's lost his crown) navigate cities sinking beneath the Sandsea.
The narrator's voice? Perfect. Deep, urgent, pulling you into the tension as political alliances shift like sand and ancient grudges flare. You feel Loulie's struggle: Does she wield magic meant for someone else, or carve her own path? It's not just saving a world-it's about finding yourself when everything you knew is gone.
Abdullah's worldbuilding is lush but never overwhelming. The jinn realm feels alive, dangerous, and utterly compelling-especially when you realize the magic isn't just there, it's alive, whispering to Loulie. And Mazen? His quiet loyalty and growing trust with Loulie? Chef's kiss. No forced romance, just slow-burn respect.
What kills this audiobook? The pacing. Every chapter ends with a hook that makes you think, Wait, what just happened? You'll be rewinding to catch a clue, then rushing to the next scene. The stakes? Sky-high. One wrong move, and two worlds collapse.
This isn't just fantasy-it's a masterclass in tension, voice, and heart. If you loved the first book, The Ashfire King is the explosive, emotional ride you've been waiting for. Trust me: you'll be shouting, "More!" into your headphones by the last chapter.
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Unleashed
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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