Book description
I found myself humming a strange, ancient tune the moment the narrator began reading The Obsidian Tower. From the first line, Melissa Caruso's voice pulled me into a world where magic is both a blessing and a curse. Ryx, the mage-marked granddaughter of Vaskandar's ruler, is introduced as a young woman destined for greatness, yet her very gift has turned into a lethal drain that saps life from everything she touches. The sound of her curse-an echoing hiss as each pulse of energy takes hold-makes the danger feel immediate, a living thing that rattles against her heart.
The setting is a sprawling castle, its stones cool and damp, where a secret tower stands like a black eye over the family's legacy. Caruso's descriptive prose lets me feel the chill of the tower's iron door, the slickness of the ancient glyphs that pulse faintly against the walls. I could almost taste the iron, the faint tang of old stone mingled with the electric spark of magic.
When Ryx inadvertently kills a visiting dignitary in self-defense, the scene explodes with sound: the clatter of armor, the sharp crack of a spell, the stunned gasp of the crowd. This incident launches her into a frantic escape, her footsteps echoing in corridors that seem to twist and turn with every turn of her mind. She flees, chasing the whisper of a mysterious artifact that had been sealed for centuries.
The narrator's tone shifts when Ryx encounters the group of unlikely magical experts. Their voices-each distinct, ranging from the husky grit of a seasoned sorcerer to the bright, almost childlike enthusiasm of a younger mage-create a chorus of determination. The air crackles with their combined energies, and I can feel the warmth of their shared purpose, like a fire in the cold night.
Caruso keeps the stakes high. Ryx's family is threatened, the kingdom hangs in balance, and the Obsidian Tower promises to unleash a destruction that could unravel the world. I can hear the clock ticking in the background, each second a reminder of the impending danger. The stakes feel personal; they are not just political but deeply emotional, resonating with the ache of a young woman fighting to control her own destiny.
The audio narration brings the climax to life. The tower's stone walls reverberate with the roar of unleashed power, and Ryx's voice trembles as she confronts her own dark magic. The soundtrack-subtle strings, the distant echo of a bell-heightens every breath. The final resolution is both cathartic and ambiguous, leaving me craving more.
In short, The Obsidian Tower is a visceral, pulse-pounding adventure that feels like a storm inside my ears, a thunderous battle of wills that I cannot help but replay in my mind. It's a book that does more than tell a story; it invites you into a world where every sound is charged with possibility, and every breath carries the weight of destiny. If you're looking for an audiobook that will keep you on the edge of your seat and then leave you breathless, this is it.
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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