Book description
The Black Jewels Trilogy audiobook delivers a masterclass in immersive fantasy storytelling, where Anne Bishop's intricate worldbuilding finds its perfect auditory counterpart. Narrator Susan Ericksen's commanding presence transforms the narrative into a visceral experience, her voice shifting seamlessly between the haughty cadence of high lords and the raw vulnerability of a young witch navigating treacherous politics. The trilogy's core tension-three sworn enemies vying for control of a power that could shatter realms-is rendered with palpable urgency, each whispered threat and calculated alliance amplified by Ericksen's nuanced vocal textures. Her portrayal of Jaenelle's internal journey, from innocence to hardened resolve, avoids melodrama, instead capturing the quiet terror of wielding forbidden power. The audiobook's pacing is deliberate, allowing the weight of Bishop's prose-the descriptions of jewel magic, the suffocating atmosphere of the Dark Kingdom-to settle deeply. Unlike written text, the narration makes the political maneuvering feel immediate; you hear the tension in a paused breath, the menace in a lowered tone. Ericksen's mastery of the malevolent cadence of characters like the High Lord adds layers of dread without resorting to caricature. Crucially, the audiobook doesn't merely convey the plot-it embodies the trilogy's central thesis: power is never neutral, and every choice resonates in the dark. The seamless transition between the three volumes feels organic, not fragmented, sustaining the relentless momentum from Daughter of the Blood's desperate escape through Heir to the Shadows' high-stakes gambits to Queen of the Darkness' climactic confrontation. This is fantasy where magic feels dangerous, politics feel lethal, and the audiobook medium elevates every whispered secret and roaring battle into an unforgettable sensory journey. It's not just heard; it's felt in the bones.
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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
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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