Book description
Sarah Beth Durst's The Queen of Sorrow delivers a satisfying and emotionally charged finale to the Queens of Renthia trilogy, wrapping up the saga with both heart and heft. Fans of the series will find themselves immediately pulled back into the richly imagined world of Aratay, where nature spirits are as dangerous as they are unpredictable, and where queens must navigate not only political intrigue but also deeply personal sacrifices.
This final installment follows Queen Naelin as she faces every parent's worst nightmare-her children are kidnapped by malevolent spirits. What unfolds is less about epic battles and more about the raw power of a mother's love and fury. Naelin's determination to get her children back drives the narrative forward with relentless intensity, making it impossible to pause the audiobook once you've started. The emotional stakes are sky-high, and the tension never lets up.
Durst has always excelled at creating complex female characters, and here she gives Naelin room to shine in all her fierce, flawed glory. Her partnership with Daleina feels genuine and well-developed, their bond adding warmth and depth to a story that could otherwise be quite dark. The stakes feel real because the characters do-they're not just pawns in a game, but people fighting for survival, family, and the future.
The audiobook format enhances the experience, bringing Durst's lyrical prose and vivid world-building to life. The pacing is excellent, allowing listeners to fully absorb both the quieter emotional beats and the pulse-pounding action sequences.
If you've been following the series, The Queen of Sorrow does not disappoint. It's a worthy conclusion that honors the journey of its heroines while delivering a powerful message about sacrifice, resilience, and hope. For newcomers, this is a great payoff-but do yourself a favor and start from the beginning. You won't regret diving into this captivating world.
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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