Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Penitent Assassin and wow - where do I even start? This audiobook grabbed me from the first chapter and didn't let go until the very end.
The story follows Mallor, this intense, quiet guy who's basically walking vengeance with six knives and a seriously complicated mission. When his daughter gets kidnapped by some twisted magic user, things go from dark to "holy crap" pretty fast. I mean, imagine having to choose between saving your kid or staying true to your goddess - tough call, right?
What really hooked me was how the narrator brought Mallor to life. You can practically hear the weight of every decision he makes, and trust me, this guy makes some heavy choices. The whole revenge plot moves at this breakneck pace, but it never feels rushed. There's this underlying tension throughout - you're constantly wondering if he's going to stick to his original plan or completely change everything for his daughter.
The author, Shawn Wickersheim, knows how to craft characters that feel real, even when they're making impossible decisions. Mallor isn't your typical hero - he's flawed, driven, and sometimes genuinely unsettling, which makes him fascinating to follow. The whole "dark fantasy" label fits perfectly, but there's also something epic about the scope of the story.
If you're into audiobooks with complex characters, moral gray areas, and plots that keep you guessing, this one's definitely worth your time. Just don't plan on sleeping much - I found myself staying up way too late because I had to know what Mallor would do next.
Sir Shark
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Houston
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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ThoughtTrail
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Bad Princess
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ForumFlare
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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