Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about dark academia. Cassandra Khaw doesn't just write it-she weaponizes it. The Library at Hellebore isn't a book you read; it's an experience that crawls under your skin, especially when delivered through the masterful narration of the audiobook. You won't just hear Alessa Li's panic as she's kidnapped and forced into Hellebore Technical Institute-you'll feel the cold dread of those hallowed halls turning against her.
This isn't the cozy, bookish haven of your dreams. Hellebore promises redemption for the world's most dangerous "gifted" souls-the Anti-Christs, the Ragnaroks, the apocalypse-makers. But graduation day is a trap. The faculty don't hand out diplomas; they hunt. Trapped in the library's cavernous, whispering depths with a handful of survivors, Alessa must forge fragile alliances with classmates she'd never trust. The stakes? Not just survival, but the terrifying truth: Hellebore feeds on its own.
Khaw's genius lies in how she turns the library-a sanctuary of knowledge-into a character itself. The audiobook amplifies this brilliantly. Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of ancient pages, every distant, guttural scream from the halls outside becomes a pulse-pounding heartbeat. The narrator's voice shifts seamlessly-from Alessa's shaky breath to the chilling calm of a faculty member mid-rampage-making the horror visceral. You're not just listening to a story; you're trapped inside it.
If you loved A Deadly Education's razor-sharp tension, The Library at Hellebore goes further. It's darker, more morally complex, and utterly relentless. Khaw doesn't just give you a monster school; she makes you understand why these "monsters" are victims too. The library isn't just a setting-it's the only place they're safe... until the walls themselves begin to hunger.
This isn't just a dark academia novel. It's a masterclass in suspense, delivered with such raw intensity in audio that you'll check your own bookshelves twice. The narrator's pacing is perfect-slow enough to build unbearable tension, fast enough to keep you breathless. You'll find yourself leaning closer to your headphones, not wanting to miss a single whispered threat or the sound of a door slowly, terrifyingly closing.
Don't just read this. Hear it. Let the library's shadows seep into your bones. Because in Hellebore, the real danger isn't the monsters outside-it's the school that's been waiting for you all along. This is the dark academia novel that bites back, and the audiobook version makes every bite unforgettable. Prepare to be trapped. Prepare to be terrified. And prepare to never look at a library the same way again.
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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