Book description
The Godless: A Symphony of Ash and Ember
Ben Peek's The Godless unfolds like whispered thunder-deceptively quiet until its power crashes over you. This isn't merely fantasy; it's archaeology of the divine, where gods lie dead and their bones birth both wonder and terror.
The narrative breathes through three distinct voices, each a thread in Peek's intricate tapestry. Ayae emerges as something rare in fantasy's crowded pantheon: a heroine whose power doesn't glorify her but marks her for destruction. When fire becomes her shield, it also becomes her curse-a beautiful paradox that haunts every page.
Zaifyr, adorned with charms like prayers made manifest, serves as guide through this world's terrible history. His presence feels ancient, weighted with knowledge that cuts deeper than swordplay. Meanwhile, Bueralan's infiltration of the approaching army adds layers of tension, her espionage revealing secrets that poison from within.
Peek's world-building strikes with surgical precision. Fifteen thousand years after the gods' war ended, their colossal remains shape continents like sleeping giants. Cities nestle against their bones, and mortals wake with gifts that are simultaneously blessing and burden. The concept sings with originality-no tired prophecies here, just the raw, messy aftermath of divine death.
The siege that forms the novel's crescendo becomes a crucible where loyalties fracture and heroes bleed. What elevates this beyond typical fantasy fare is Peek's understanding that power corrupts not through ambition alone, but through the simple fact of its existence. These characters don't wield abilities lightly-they carry them like wounds.
The Godless crackles with the energy of something genuinely fresh. Peek writes with the confidence of an author who understands that epic fantasy need not be verbose to be profound. His prose moves like quicksilver, reflecting both beauty and brutality with equal clarity.
For listeners seeking their next obsession, this audiobook delivers everything: political intrigue, magical innovation, and characters who feel carved from living stone rather than paper. The narration brings Peek's vision to vivid life, making each revelation sting with immediacy.
This is fantasy as it should be-unflinching, original, and utterly compelling. The gods may be dead, but Peek has birthed something magnificent from their remains.
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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
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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