Book description
July 15th, 2026
Dear Bookish Friends,
Just finished listening to C.N. Kuster's The Bloodweaver and I'm still reeling. This audiobook grabbed me from the first chapter and didn't let go until long after the final word.
Kuster has crafted something truly special here-a world where magic feels both ancient and immediate. The concept of Bloodweaving, this ability to manipulate life through touch, isn't just clever fantasy window dressing. It's the beating heart of a story about family, sacrifice, and the terrible weight of power.
What struck me most was how effortlessly Kuster balances intimate character moments with epic world-building. Through the audiobook format, we're drawn deep into Kerick's desperate decision to weave himself a new face and flee, leaving behind everything he loves. The narration captures that raw panic and determination perfectly. Meanwhile, Mel's journey into darkness-choosing to ally with the very forces destroying her family-creates this heartbreaking tension that had me questioning everything.
The triplets' relationship feels so genuine, their bond making their eventual divergence all the more painful. When Mel hatches her plan to get captured, hoping to protect her girlfriend at any cost, I found myself holding my breath through the entire sequence.
Kuster's background as an educator shines through in her clear, evocative prose, and the audiobook narration brings out every emotional nuance. This isn't just another magic school or chosen one story. It's something deeper-a meditation on how power divides us, how love can drive us to terrible choices, and how family can both save and destroy us.
Fans of N.K. Jemisin and Fonda Lee will find much to love here. The Bloodweaver announces Kuster as a formidable new voice in fantasy.
Until next time,
A Fellow Reader
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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