Book description
Hey friends, I just finished The House of Shattered Wings on audio and wow-what a ride! π§β¨ Imagine a Paris scarred by a war in Heaven-its streets are haunted ruins, Notre-Dame is a burnt-out shell, the Seine is black with ashes. Yet life doesn't stop. The Great Houses still battle for control over the broken capital, and House Silverspires is in shambles. Their magic is fading, their founder Morningstar vanished years ago, and now something sinister stalks their own walls. π±π°
I was hooked right away because the mystery is epic, but the heart of the story is its people. Three unlikely allies must team up: a naive but powerful Fallen who's fresh out of the afterlife, an alchemist battling a self-destructive addiction, and a resentful young man who wields Far-East spells. Their dynamics are tense and real-one's idealism clashes with the other's cynicism, while the alchemist's desperation adds a wild edge. Together, they could either save House Silverspires or bring about its final, irreversible collapse. π¬π‘οΈ
What makes this audiobook a must-listen? The narration captures the grim, smoky streets of post-war Paris-every crack in the stone, every flicker of light in the ruined Notre-Dame feels tangible. The voices of the three protagonists are distinct, each bringing their own worldview to the story, making the mystery feel personal and urgent. The pacing is perfect: slow, moody moments that build tension, then fast-paced action that pulls you out of your chair. π£οΈπ
And let's talk about Aliette de Bodard's world-building. She pulls you into a universe where heavenly battles have literal earthly consequences. The politics of the Great Houses feel fresh, and the cultural mix-especially the Far-East spellcraft-adds an unexpected twist that keeps the plot unpredictable. πβοΈ
If you love a mix of epic fantasy, intricate mystery, and character depth, this audiobook delivers. It's not just a story; it's an emotional journey through a city that's fallen but still alive. πΆποΈ
So grab your headphones, turn the volume up, and dive into the shattered wings of Paris. Trust me-you'll want to keep listening until the very last breath. ππ
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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