Book description
The moment the narrator's voice begins, you're already on the Red Steppe, wind whipping through the grass as Bataar Rhah rides. This isn't just a story you hear-it's a world you feel, the grit of dust under your nails, the low thrum of a pegasus's wings above Dumakra's towers. Sara Omer's The Gryphon King transforms audiobook listening into pure immersion.
Bataar's past isn't just backstory; it's a wound he carries, a legend he's trapped by. You hear the weight in his voice when he speaks of the gryphon he killed as a child, the same voice that later commands armies. And then there's Nohra-sharp, fierce, mounted on her winged horse, ready to fight the man who shattered her city. The tension isn't just political; it's in the pauses between their lines, the way their voices shift when they're alone, the unspoken questions hanging heavier than the threat of djinn rising in the shadows.
What makes this audiobook magical is how it handles the slow burn. You don't just hear the romance-it unfolds in the quiet moments: Nohra's hesitation when Bataar's wife, Qaira, speaks of peace, the shared silence over a campfire as they watch the city burn. The narrator gives each character a distinct rhythm, a breath that feels real. Bataar's voice is low, sure, edged with the past; Nohra's is quick, sharp, like the blade she carries. You lean in, not just to hear, but to feel the friction between them.
The worldbuilding isn't dumped-it's woven into every scene. The sound of pegasuses landing on marble, the hiss of ghouls in the dark, the way the narrator slows for the mythic weight of a Turkic-inspired prayer. You're not just hearing about Dumakra's wealth; you're hearing the clink of coins, the murmur of a court plotting behind silk screens. And when the chaos hits-the riots, the beasts tearing through streets-the pacing pulses, the narrator's urgency matching the panic.
This isn't just another epic fantasy. It's a story where the heart of the conflict lives in the spaces between words, in the way two enemies learn to listen to each other. The romance isn't the point; it's the bridge over the chasm between war and survival. And when the final battle begins, you're not just hearing the clash of steel-you're hearing the cost of every choice, the weight of every promise made in the dark. Omer's writing, brought to life by a narrator who understands its soul, doesn't just sweep you off your feet-it makes you stay, breathless, as the world turns. This is fantasy that doesn't just tell you a story-it makes you live it, one heartbeat at a time.
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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