Book description
The Lost Plot Delivers Another Winning Adventure
Genevieve Cogman's fourth installment in The Invisible Library series maintains the perfect blend of literary fantasy and pulse-pounding adventure that readers have come to expect. Narrator Irene returns with her sharp wit and formidable library skills, this time tackling Prohibition-era New York where the stakes couldn't be higher.
The audiobook format truly shines here, bringing Cogman's vibrant world to life through expert voice work that captures the era's atmosphere while distinguishing between the various supernatural factions. Listeners will appreciate how the narration handles the complex interweaving of dragons, Fae, and mobsters without losing clarity or momentum.
What sets this entry apart is Cogman's ability to balance multiple plot threads effectively. The political intrigue between dragon factions feels fresh and consequential, while Irene's personal stakes-including potential job loss and life-threatening danger-keep listeners invested. The 1920s setting provides rich backdrop material, and the author's attention to period detail enhances rather than overwhelms the supernatural elements.
Kai's character development continues to evolve satisfyingly, and their partnership with Irene remains one of the series' strongest assets. The inclusion of Internal Affairs creates welcome tension within the Library's hierarchy, adding layers beyond the typical good-versus-evil conflicts.
The pacing keeps listeners engaged throughout, building to a climax that resolves the immediate crisis while setting up future complications. Cogman's background in roleplaying games shows in her ability to maintain consistent character voices and motivations across different supernatural species.
This audiobook succeeds as both standalone entertainment and series continuation, offering new listeners an accessible entry point while rewarding longtime fans with deeper lore and character growth. The professional narration quality matches the sophisticated plotting, making this an excellent choice for fantasy enthusiasts seeking intelligent, action-driven storytelling.
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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
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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