Book description
The Exercise of Vital Powers (Legends of the Order #1) delivers exactly what fantasy readers crave: a world rich with political intrigue and a protagonist who's both infuriating and fascinating. Ian Gregoire has crafted something special here.
Kayden Jayta isn't your typical likable heroine. She's arrogant, manipulative, and genuinely difficult to root for-which makes her journey all the more compelling. Gregoire doesn't waste time with perfect protagonists or predictable character arcs. Kayden's flaws feel authentic, her motivations murky, and her potential for destruction terrifyingly real.
The world-building shines through the audiobook format, where subtle vocal inflections bring The Nine Kingdoms to life. The Order itself feels lived-in and complex, not some generic magical institution. There's real history here, real stakes, and real consequences looming over every decision.
What sets this apart is how Gregoire handles the mentor-student dynamic. The relationship between Kayden and her mysterious mentor crackles with tension throughout, each interaction revealing layers of secrets that keep you guessing. The pacing allows these relationships to develop naturally while maintaining forward momentum toward an inevitable confrontation.
The audiobook narration captures the gravitas of the political machinations while never losing sight of the personal drama driving everything. Voice work distinguishes characters clearly without overacting, letting Gregoire's sharp dialogue carry its own weight.
This isn't a story that holds your hand or offers easy answers. It's messy, complicated fantasy that trusts its audience to keep up. Perfect for listeners who appreciate character-driven narratives wrapped in epic scope.
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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