Book description
Okay, real talk: if you've ever wondered what it'd be like to share your own head with someone else-especially when they're literally trying to take over your body-this audiobook is pure, addictive gold. Stephenie Meyer (yeah, that Meyer, but way different vibes) spins a sci-fi tale where aliens don't blow up cities; they move in, hijacking human minds while leaving the body ticking. The twist? The human host, Melanie, refuses to just... vanish. She's loud, stubborn, and totally refusing to let her alien roommate, Wanderer, have the whole show.
And here's the magic for audiobook lovers: Wanderer's voice in your ear as she's stuck with Melanie's memories? It's like eavesdropping on the most intense internal debate ever. You hear Wanderer's confusion ("Why does this human care so much about a boy named Jared?") clash with Melanie's fierce, desperate love for him. The narrator nails that duality-Wanderer's calm curiosity vs. Melanie's raw, emotional screams in the back of her own mind. You're not just hearing the story; you're feeling the tug-of-war inside one body.
It's not just about the aliens. It's about connection. Wanderer starts falling for Jared through Melanie's memories, and that's where the real heart kicks in. You'll be rooting for her to find him, even as you're screaming at Melanie for being so stubborn. Meyer makes you care about both sides-no easy villains here. The audiobook's pacing is perfect too: short, punchy chapters that make you think, "Wait, just one more minute..." and then you've got an hour gone. You'll laugh at Wanderer's awkward human observations ("Why do humans eat so much?") and get totally choked up when Melanie's memories surface.
If you loved the emotional depth of Twilight but want something with more sci-fi intrigue (and zero sparkly vampires), this is your jam. The audiobook version? It's like having a friend whisper the most gripping secret right to your ear. You'll be hooked by the first chapter, emotionally wrecked by the end, and already planning your next listen. Seriously, don't skip this-especially if you're into stories where the real battle isn't between invaders and humans, but between two souls fighting for the same heart. You'll be thinking about Wanderer and Melanie long after the last word. Trust me, it's worth every minute.
Sun Runner
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Acid Queen
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Woo Woo
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Red Heroine
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Alley Cat
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Star Killer
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Cool Whip
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Nickname Master
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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