Book description
March 15th
Dear Reader,
I just finished listening to Ben S. Dobson's "The Flaw in All Magic" and I'm still catching my breath. What a ride this audiobook turned out to be.
Our narrator, Tane Carver, is refreshingly different from the typical fantasy protagonist. He's a man without magic in a world where everyone else seems to wield it effortlessly. The irony isn't lost on me that he gets called to solve a murder at a magical university - the very same place that expelled him for pretending he could cast spells. There's something deliciously satisfying about this setup.
The voice actor brings Tane's skepticism to life with just the right amount of world-weary cynicism. You can hear the frustration in his delivery when he's forced to work alongside his ex, or when that half-orc insists on being his partner. Speaking of which, the supporting characters feel genuinely lived-in rather than cookie-cutter fantasy tropes.
What grabbed me most was how the audiobook format really amplifies the tension during those moments when the masked mage is hunting Tane. The sound design during the chase sequences had me actually holding my breath.
Dobson has crafted something clever here - a magic system where the protagonist's greatest weakness becomes his biggest strength. The concept that every spell has an exploitable flaw isn't just plot convenience; it's woven seamlessly into Tane's character development.
The pacing keeps you engaged throughout, and I found myself genuinely curious about how Tane would outmaneuver each magical threat.
Looking forward to continuing this series.
Yours in literary discovery,
A Fellow Book Lover
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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