Book description
The Hourglass Throne: A Masterclass in Pretending to Be Busy While Actually Procrastinating
K.D. Edwards has done it again-crafted another 400-page reminder that apparently "sitting on a throne" is just fancy code for "being perpetually overwhelmed by adult responsibilities."
Our hero Rune Saint John, fresh off his daddy's throne (how's that for a power transition?), finds himself juggling more balls than a circus performer on espresso. There's the mysterious magical barrier around New Atlantis's fancy immortality clinic, political intrigue that would make Machiavelli weep, and the small matter of his own traumatic past resurfacing like an unwelcome guest at a dinner party.
The audiobook narration presumably does its best to keep listeners engaged while Edwards throws every possible plot thread into the mix-barriers, conspiracies, tortured flashbacks, and enough court politics to make Game of Thrones look like a simple family gathering. It's urban fantasy's equivalent of that friend who starts telling you about their dream while you're just trying to enjoy coffee.
What's particularly impressive is how Edwards manages to make immortality seem like such a hassle. Most people would kill to live forever; here, it apparently comes with so much paperwork and existential dread that you'd rather take the mortality package deal.
The relationship drama between Rune and his various romantic/political entanglements apparently provides enough material to keep therapy sessions booked for years. Throw in a bodyguard with commitment issues and a magical barrier that's clearly seen better days, and you've got yourself a proper fantasy cocktail.
This third installment promises to drag our protagonist's skeletons out of closets he probably thought were locked, all while the fate of the world hangs in the balance like a really expensive chandelier. Because nothing says "epic climax" like combining personal trauma with global catastrophe.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy their fantasy served with a side of bureaucratic nightmare and a garnish of emotional baggage.
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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