Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Library of the Dead and wow - where do I even start? This audiobook had me completely hooked from the first chapter.
Meet Ropa, this brilliantly sarcastic teenager who's basically the coolest ghostalker you've never met. She dropped out of school to chat with Edinburgh's dead folks - yeah, that's her actual job. Sounds wild, right? But when the ghosts start whispering about kids being magically drained of their life force, Ropa's simple message-carrying gig takes a dark turn.
What really grabbed me was how this story blends Zimbabwean folklore with Scotland's eerie atmosphere. The magic system feels fresh and authentic, especially when Ropa starts digging deeper into this hidden occult library. You can practically feel the cobblestones and hear the wind howling through Edinburgh's closes.
The narration was spot on too - the Scottish accent work was fantastic and really brought Ropa's character to life. Her internal monologue is sharp, often hilarious, and surprisingly deep. She's not your typical chosen one; she's just a girl trying to make rent while accidentally saving the world.
The plot moves at a perfect pace, mixing supernatural mystery with genuine emotional weight. Ropa's journey from reluctant investigator to someone who genuinely cares about protecting her city feels natural and earned.
If you're into urban fantasy with unique cultural elements and a kick-ass female lead who talks to ghosts for a living, this one's definitely worth your listening time. Trust me, you'll want to clear your schedule before you start - it's that kind of binge-worthy.
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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