Book description
You know how most fantasy stories end with the chosen hero finally defeating the Dark Lord? Well, Brandon Sanderson's The Final Empire asks a far more interesting question: what if the hero lost a thousand years ago? This is the brilliant, inverted premise at the heart of the first Mistborn book, and listening to it unfold as an audiobook is an absolute thrill.
For a millennium, the world has been blanketed in ash. The sun is a bloody red, flowers are a forgotten memory, and the oppressed Skaa people live in a state of perpetual misery and fear. Their master is the seemingly immortal and invincible Lord Ruler, the very Dark Lord who triumphed so long ago. Hope isn't just dim; it's been systematically erased from human memory. That is, until a man named Kelsier breaks. A heart-broken, scarred half-Skaa who discovers he possesses incredible powers in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison. He is a Mistborn, a being who can swallow and "burn" metals to fuel a suite of supernatural abilities, from pushing on metals to soar through the air to enhancing his senses to superhuman levels.
Kelsier, a brilliant thief at heart, decides to plan the ultimate heist. But his target isn't a vault of gold; it's the entire Final Empire. He assembles a crew of uniquely talented allies, each with their own specific Allomantic power, for this long-shot rebellion. The story truly ignites, however, when he finds Vin, a ragged, incredibly wary street urchin who has learned that trust is a sure path to betrayal. Hearing her journey, voiced with such nuance in the audio performance, is one of the book's greatest joys. Kelsier sees in her a potential she never dreamed of, another Mistborn waiting to be awakened. But to succeed, she must unlearn a lifetime of survival instincts and dare to rely on others.
The magic system of Allomancy is a character in itself. It's logical, detailed, and has clear rules, which makes every action sequence-and there are many, from dazzling balls of the nobility to fights in the mistswept streets-feel intensely tactical and believable. As an audiobook, the descriptions of burning steel and pewter, of "Pushing" and "Pulling" on sources of metal, become incredibly vivid, painting a cinematic picture in your mind. This isn't just a story about rebellion; it's a masterclass in world-building. Sanderson constructs a society, a theology, and a magic system that are all inextricably linked, and experiencing it through narration lets you immerse yourself in the gritty, ash-fallen world completely. If you're looking for a fantasy that is both epic in scope and intensely personal, with a climax that genuinely surprises, then The Final Empire is a phenomenal place to start your journey into the Cosmere.
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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