Book description
If you're looking for a voice that can carry the weight of an entire world, this audiobook is that voice. From the very first word, the narrator's timbre slides into the mist-laden hills of Aglionby Academy, and I feel the cool draft of that secretive, privileged enclave. The Ragazzi Corvo-those boys who glide through campus on the backs of luxury cars and the sharp gleam of unspent wealth-are described with such detail that the sound of their conversations almost rattles the polished floors.
Gansey, the quiet dreamer, is introduced with a gentle, almost hesitant tone that mirrors his quest for something beyond the glittering faรงade of the academy. The narration drips with the scent of pine from the mountain where the ancient Welsh king, Owen Glendower, sleeps. You can almost feel the weight of the mountain's stone, the echo of his breathing, and the distant hum of a prophecy waiting to be broken. As the story pulls Adam into the mix, the narrator's voice shifts-crisp, a little sharper-to match his resentment toward the privileged world that surrounds him. Ronan's wild, untamed energy is captured by a lilting, almost mischievous cadence that pulls you right into his chaos. Noah's meticulous, reserved nature is reflected in a calm, steady rhythm, as precise as the counting of footsteps along a deserted corridor.
And then there's Blue-no, Blu-who has always lived in the shadow of a family of seers yet doubts her own gift. The narrator's voice softens, dipping into a gentle hush that evokes the quietness of a dream. The moment she sees Gansey on the eve of St. Mark, the sound swells-a breath held, a pulse racing, the faint echo of an unseen wind through the academy's ancient halls. The narrator's tone becomes almost breathless, as if the world has tilted and the very air is charged with a new, intoxicating possibility.
Listening to this audiobook is like walking through a living tapestry. The sound of the narrator's voice interlaces with the clatter of the academy's secret corridors, the wind that sweeps across the mountain's peak, and the quiet, relentless hum of fate tugging at each character. The journey feels immediate; I can almost taste the metallic tang of old stone and the faint sweetness of a promise that has yet to be fulfilled.
What makes this experience truly compelling is the way the narrator never lets the story lag. Even the quiet moments, like the whispered prayers of Blue's family, are rendered with a tenderness that lets the listener feel the pull of destiny in their own chest. I was taken from the moment Gansey's dream first surfaced to the climax where the sinister world of the Ragazzi Corvo unfolds, each word resonating like a drumbeat in a cavernous hall.
If you're after an audiobook that sings, sways, and pulls you into a world where every footstep is laden with myth and every breath is a promise, this one is yours. The voice is the key, and the story-an echo that will linger long after the last line is spoken.
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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