Book description
THE STUNNING SEQUEL TO THE JASMINE THRONE, WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD! "Alluring, action-packed, and gut-wrenching," (Publishers Weekly, starred review), The Oleander Sword continues Tasha Suri's acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy, in which a powerful priestess and a vengeful princess will change the fate of an empire. The prophecy of the nameless god--the words that declared Malini the rightful empress of Parijatdvipa--has proven a blessing and curse. She is determined to claim the throne that fate offered her. But even with rage in her heart and the army of loyal men by her side, deposing her brother is going to be a brutal and bloody fight. The power of the deathless waters flows through Priya's blood. Now a thrice born priestess and an Elder of Ahiranya, she dreams of seeing her country rid of the rot that plagues it: both Parijatdvipa's poisonous rule, and the blooming sickness that is spreading through all living things. But she doesn't yet understand the truth of the magic she carries. Their chosen paths once pulled them apart. But Malini and Priya's souls remain as entwined as their destinies. And saving their kingdom from those who would rather see it burn will come at a terrible price. Praise for the Burning Kingdoms trilogy: "Will undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come."--Booklist (starred review) "Lush and stunning...this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out." --BuzzFeed News "Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be." --Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights "This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end." --Vulture (Best of the Year) "It left me breathless." --Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter "I loved it." --Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches "Suri's incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove." --Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
Cross Thread
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Frosty Snazz
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Good-lookinβ
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
Cosmo
ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
BlacKitten
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Venom Petunia
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Evil Smith
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Kill Switch
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FRMhndshk
User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
IdeaAlchemy
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Microwave Chardonnay
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Killah Goose
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
21st Street
This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ππ§ Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. πβ¨
Lucky Martian
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable.
Green Scavenger
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Devil Chick
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
D-Hog-Day
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Sepukku
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Black Walnut
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Sugar Hiccup
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place.
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