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The Rose and the Thorn (The Riyria Chronicles, #2) - Audiobook Review
Let's be honest: returning to a fantasy world where the heroes are essentially rogues with trust issues is like revisiting that one friend who's charming, dangerous, and always dragging you into trouble you didn't ask for. The Rose and the Thorn, the second entry in Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Chronicles, delivers exactly that - and thank goodness, because boring protagonists are the real thorn in any fantasy novel's side.
This time around, Royce and Hadrian - our beloved pair of morally flexible thieves - are on a mission. Not just any mission, mind you, but a very personal one involving Gwen DeLancy, the woman who once saved their hides and who Royce can't seem to get out of his head (or his heart, if we're being dramatic). So what do they do? Naturally, they barge back into her life like uninvited guests at a wedding, only to be promptly shut out.
Gwen, having suffered at the hands of a powerful noble, wants nothing to do with them. She's trying to protect them, which is sweet, if a bit misguided. What she doesn't realize is that these two are not only stubborn but also spectacularly bad at taking "no" for an answer. And thank the literary gods for that.
Sullivan spins a tale that's equal parts adventure and emotional tangle, with just enough snark to keep things from getting too heavy. The audiobook version really brings out the personalities of the characters - the pacing is spot-on, and you can feel the tension, the humor, and the reluctant camaraderie in every line.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to tag along with two thieves who are equal parts reckless and loyal, this is your chance. And if you're new to Riyria? Start here - or better yet, start at the beginning. Either way, you're in for a ride that's more entertaining than a noble's banquet and about half as safe.
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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
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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