Book description
You know that feeling when you find a book that just clicks? Like the author whispered the perfect story straight into your ear? Rachel Gillig's The Knight and the Moth does exactly that, especially as an audiobook. Seriously, if you love fantasy with heart, sharp banter, and characters who feel like old friends you've just met, this is your next obsession.
Sybil Delling's life is... complicated. For nine years, she's been a Diviner in a cathedral, trapped in a cycle of dreams that show her terrifying futures. She's spent her whole life waiting for those dreams to stop, but they never do. And then, just as she's about to leave the cathedral, her fellow Diviners start vanishing. Cue the arrival of Rodrick, a rude, heretical knight who thinks her visions are nonsense. He's devilishly handsome, yes, but also the last person she'd want to trust-especially when the danger outside the cathedral walls is getting way too real.
What makes this audiobook sing is how perfectly it's read. The narrator captures Sybil's exhaustion and quiet strength, her voice carrying that mix of weariness and fierce determination. And Rodrick? Oh, he's got a voice that's equal parts sharp wit and simmering intensity. You'll hear every sarcastic remark, every low growl of frustration, and the way his presence makes Sybil's world tilt. It's not just hearing the story-it's feeling the tension in every scene, like you're right there in the cathedral's shadowy halls or racing across those windswept moors.
Gillig doesn't just give you a plot; she builds a world where every detail matters. The cathedral feels ancient and alive, the Omens in Sybil's dreams are chillingly vivid, and the slow-burn tension between Sybil and Rodrick? Chef's kiss. You're not just rooting for them to solve the mystery-they're fighting something far bigger than themselves. And the twist about "only a heretic can defeat a god"? Chef's kiss. It's the kind of line that makes you hit pause to savor it.
I've read a lot of fantasy, but this one sticks with you. It's got the emotional weight of a slow-burn romance, the pulse-pounding stakes of a mystery, and a heroine who's so relatable-she just wants to stop dreaming, but life won't let her. The audiobook version? It's pure magic. You'll find yourself listening late into the night, not because you have to, but because you need to hear what happens next. If you're looking for a fantasy that's smart, deeply felt, and impossible to put down, The Knight and the Moth is the one. Trust me-your ears (and your heart) will thank you.
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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