Book description
The audiobook adaptation of K.G. Reuss's The Fallen Ones delivers an immersive and intensely compelling experience, perfectly capturing the novel's intricate blend of psychological tension and forbidden desire. Narrated with a controlled intensity that masterfully navigates the protagonist's internal conflict, the audio format amplifies the story's unsettling atmosphere. Listeners are drawn immediately into the protagonist's world-a world shaped by the traumatic loss of her mother, a death she attributes to love's fragility, and a profound aversion to vulnerability.
Reuss constructs a narrative where the protagonist's carefully constructed walls are systematically dismantled not by gentle persuasion, but by an unyielding, almost terrifying, convergence of forces: her possessive ex-boyfriend, her best friend, and her former stepbrother. Their meticulously orchestrated plan at Satan's Hollow, the elite fraternity setting where masks conceal both identity and secrets, becomes the crucible for her unraveling. The audiobook excels in conveying the suffocating pressure of this trio's mission, their determination palpable in every whispered word and carefully timed pause within the narration.
The core tension-her vow to avoid love, her ex's fiercely protective obsession, and the undeniable chemistry forged in the shadowed confines of the masked party-builds with relentless, captivating force. The narrator's delivery ensures the reader feels the protagonist's internal struggle: the visceral recoil from vulnerability colliding with an undeniable, almost desperate, pull towards the very thing she sought to escape. The phrase "she doesn't choose. She simply begs for more" resonates powerfully through the audio, transforming the narrative from a simple romance into a profound exploration of trauma, compulsion, and the inescapable pull of connection.
This is not a story of easy resolution. It is a deliberate, unflinching exploration of dark desire and the cost of emotional armor. The audiobook's strength lies in its ability to make the reader intimately experience the protagonist's fear, confusion, and the slow, terrifying erosion of her defenses. The setting of Holloway University, the allure of the masked fraternity, and the complex, unsettling dynamic between the three men are rendered vividly through the narration's pacing and emotional texture. For listeners seeking a romance that embraces psychological complexity and confronts its own darkness head-on, The Fallen Ones offers a deeply engaging, unforgettable journey. It is a testament to the power of the audiobook medium to convey intricate emotional landscapes and sustain narrative tension to the very last word.
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Lady Q
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Lucky Aurora
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Knight Light
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Third Moon
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Nessie Pork
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Red Heroine
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Guillotine Trigger
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GoldTouch
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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