Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Girl and the Mountain by Mark Lawrence, and wow-what a ride. If you're into gritty fantasy with a strong, complicated heroine and a world that feels both brutal and strangely beautiful, this one's for you.
Yaz is back, and honestly, she's not having a great time of it. After challenging the priests of the Black Rock in the first book, she's now stuck trying to figure out her place in a world that seems determined to freeze her out-literally. The ice planet Abeth is as harsh as ever, and the stakes are way up. She's lost people she cares about, made some new enemies (because of course she has), and now she's got this whole mountain to climb-both literally and metaphorically. I mean, the girl's got ambition.
What I love about this audiobook is how Lawrence doesn't pull punches. Yaz's journey isn't easy, and neither is listening to it. There's magic, sure, and mystery, but there's also a lot of cold, hard reality. The narration really brings out the tension and grit-especially during the quieter moments where you know something big is coming. You can feel the weight of every decision Yaz makes, and trust me, they're not simple.
The world-building is fantastic, too. Abeth is this frozen, almost alien place, but Lawrence makes it feel lived-in. The politics, the religion, the strange powers at play-they all come together in a way that feels natural, not info-dumpy. And the way he handles themes like faith, power, and survival? Top-notch.
If you're already into Mark Lawrence's other series like Red Sister or Prince of Thorns, you'll probably dig this. But even if you're new to his work, The Girl and the Mountain stands strong on its own. Just don't expect a cozy listen-this one'll keep you on edge, staring out your window at the dark sky, wondering what's hiding behind the stars.
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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