Book description
Let's be real: Vin's guilt spiral in The Hero of Ages is so loud, it drowns out the earthquakes. And honestly? The audiobook makes it even funnier. That's the genius of Sanderson's final Mistborn epic-it's a superhero movie where the hero keeps accidentally triggering the apocalypse, and the narration gets it. You can practically hear Vin's panic in the narrator's voice: "I killed the bad guy, but now the mists are literally trying to murder us? Again? Why does everything I touch turn to 'oh no'?"
Sanderson doesn't just hand you a finale; he throws you into a world where reality itself is glitching thanks to Ruin, a villain who's basically a cosmic mood-swing. The audiobook leans into the absurdity-Ruin's whispers feel like a creepy podcast you can't mute, and Elend's earnest attempts to save the world sound like a TED Talk delivered during a hurricane. The best part? Vin's internal monologue. She's convinced she's a disaster, but the narrator sells her "I'm a hero!" moments with such deadpan humor that you're laughing while fearing for the world.
And the pacing? Chef's kiss. Sanderson's a master of balancing big, world-ending stakes with tiny, human moments-like Vin trying to explain her guilt to Elend while Ruin's rewriting physics around them. The audiobook's pacing mirrors that perfectly: quiet, tense moments where you lean in, then BAM, a reality-bending twist that makes you check your headphones. You'll find yourself muting your cat for five minutes just to hear the next line.
Critics called it "overstuffed," but that's the charm. It's not just a story-it's a feeling, and the audiobook makes it visceral. You don't just hear the mists; you feel them hiss in your ear. Sanderson doesn't just wrap up the series; he gives you a hug, a punch, and a "you're welcome" all at once. By the end, you're not just satisfied-you're grinning like Vin finally admits she's not a disaster. She's just... human. And that's the real hero.
Take Away
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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