Book description
Todd's voice crackles through your headphones as he gasps the opening lines: We were in the square... holding her, carrying her, telling her to stay alive. Right there, in the first breath of this audiobook, you're thrown into the chaos. You're not just reading about Todd's terror-he's screaming it into your ear as he's ripped from Viola, the girl he's risked everything for, and shoved into Mayor Prentiss's prison. The sheer, raw panic in the narrator's voice? It's not just good storytelling-it's a physical thing. Your chest tightens. You hear the fear in every word.
Patrick Ness, the award-winning author behind this trilogy, knows how to make tension live in the space between heartbeats. This isn't just a story; it's a high-wire act where every choice feels like it could shatter everything. Todd's forced to navigate a town strangling under the Mayor's iron fist, all while wondering: Is Viola even alive? And who-or what-is "the Answer" lurking just beyond the walls? The audiobook pulls you deeper into Todd's fractured mind, his thoughts a frantic storm of guilt and hope. You hear the weight of every whispered secret, the way his voice cracks when he tries to stay strong for the others. The sound design is subtle but brilliant-distant shouts, the creak of prison doors, the sudden, terrifying thump of bombs hitting the town square. That moment? It's not just a scene; it's a shock that rattles your bones.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable isn't just the plot-it's the way Ness makes you feel Todd's desperate, relentless fight. You're not just hearing a story; you're breathing it with him, running alongside him, heart pounding as the bombs fall. It's the kind of book that leaves you silent in the dark after the last word fades, the echoes of Todd's voice still humming in your head. This isn't just the second book in a trilogy-it's a masterclass in how sound, voice, and relentless pacing can turn words into an unshakable experience. You'll be reaching for the next chapter before you even realize you've stopped breathing.
Dropkick
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Flash Protein
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Sky Bully
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Freeway
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Apex
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Stone Boomstick
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Fresh Peper
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CodeExia
Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Rope
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Bad Beh8vior
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Stud
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Apple Nola
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Jungle King
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Spooky Electric
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Midnight Rider
I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
MythMaker
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Poppy Coffee
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Vagabond Warrior
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ReiGnZ
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Charms
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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