Book description
Hey, let me tell you about this audiobook I just finished-Steven V.S.'s The Kingdom Lights. From the very first word the narrator's voice lifts you into a world where cities hover above the clouds, airships glide like giant silver serpents, and mythical beasts can be summoned at the mere flick of a wrist. You hear the distant hum of engines and the soft rustle of wind over stone, all layered over the gentle cadence of the narrator's tone, which makes every cityscape feel alive and immediate.
The story follows Celes Vale, a boy who, up until his twelfth birthday, could barely get out of the soot-stained alleyways behind his family's factory. He's average in a world that's anything but, and the narration captures his quiet frustration with a kind of breathy authenticity that makes you feel his smallness against the grandiose. But then the light-like a burst of molten silver-hits him, a whisper in his ear, and suddenly the boy becomes the first ordinary child to wield magic in recorded history. The narrator's voice shifts, gaining a spark of excitement that mirrors Celes's own, and you feel the city's electric pulse surge through your ears.
He is whisked away to Gardarel, the glittering crown of the floating cities, where the air tastes of salt and possibility. The narrator paints Lady Ban's ballroom with shimmering chandeliers and sharp wit, and you can almost feel the velvet drapes brushing against your cheek. Marcus Blackwood's gang, with their coarse humor and menacing shadows, come alive through the narrator's sharp intonation. You're drawn into Celes's investigations, as the narrator's pacing quickens, mirroring the detective work and the looming threats.
What makes this audiobook stand out is the layered audio detail. The narrator's subtle background sounds-the creaking of airship hulls, the distant crackle of magic-add depth to each scene. When Celes uncovers Lady Ban's secret alliance with the Wardens, the voice dips into a darker register, and the background music swells, giving you a visceral sense of danger.
By the end, when Celes stumbles onto a plot that could annihilate Gardarel itself, the narrator's voice swells with urgency. The climax is delivered with a trembling intensity that pulls you right into the chaos. The final resolution leaves you breathing a bit heavier, the echo of the city's distant bells ringing faintly.
If you're looking for an audiobook that feels like stepping into a vividly imagined world, The Kingdom Lights is a stellar choice. It blends a compelling narrative with rich soundscapes, and the narrator's performance turns every page into an unforgettable sonic journey. You'll finish and find yourself replaying the scenes, just to catch the subtle nuances in the audio that you missed the first 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