Book description
Perfect for fans of Circe and Black Sun, this bold and subversive feminist retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros explores the power of queer joy and freedom. Young, headstrong Psyche has captured the eyes of every suitor in town and far beyond with her tempestuous beauty, which has made her irresistible as a woman yet undesirable as a wife. Secretly, she longs for a life away from the expectations and demands of men. When her father realizes that the future of his family and town will be forever cursed unless he appeases an enraged Aphrodite, he follows the orders of the Oracle, tying Psyche to a rock to be ravaged by a monstrous husband. And yet a monster never arrives. When Eros, nonbinary deity of desire, sees Psyche, she cannot fulfill her promise to her mother Aphrodite to destroy the mortal young woman. Instead, Eros devises a plan to sweep Psyche away to an idyllic palace, hidden from the prying eyes of Aphrodite, Zeus, and the outside world. There, against the dire dictates of Olympus, Eros and Psyche fall in love. Each night, Eros visits Psyche under the cover of impenetrable darkness, where they both experience untold passion and love. But each morning, Eros flies away before light comes to break the spell of the palace that keeps them safe. Before long, Psyche's nights spent in pleasure turn to days filled with doubts, as she grapples with the cost of secrecy and the complexities of freedom and desire. Restless and spurred by her sisters to reveal Eros's true nature, she breaks her trust and forces a reckoning that tests them both-and transforms the very heavens. Told in bold and sparkling prose from "a brilliant and luminous writer" (Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author), The Palace of Eros transports us to a magical world imbued by divine forces as well as everyday realities, where palaces glitter with magic even as ordinary people fight for freedom in a society that fears the unknown.
High Beam
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Snowflake Pixie
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Slint FUBAR
ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Baked ZD
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer!
Reno Monarch
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature.
ByteBard
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Twin Blaze
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Swedish Pixie
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Moon Orchid
Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Sly Silvermoon
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 🚗📖 Transforming traffic jams into opportunities for literary exploration – this app keeps me engaged on the road! 🚗🎧 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options.
Flyswat Briggs
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. 🚶♀️📖 Walking my way through exciting narratives – this app makes exercise more fun! 🏞️🎧 My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
Twisty Freesia
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
PP Dubs
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. 🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Darkside Isis
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
MrOnsTr
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
The Shield Toronto
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Tunez
🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Darkside Orbit
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
Icy Avenger
ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Red Hot Kevorkian
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
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