Book description
The Sail Weaver Review
Muffy Morrigan's transition from archaeological consultant and journalist to fantasy author proves remarkably seamless in this captivating audiobook. Drawing on her diverse professional background, Morrigan crafts a unique space opera that blends naval traditions with futuristic magic systems.
The story follows Tristan, a gifted Weaver tasked with creating sails for the massive starship Winged Victory. This isn't your typical fantasy protagonist's journey-Tristan's expertise lies in an ancient craft that bridges technology and magic, making him uniquely qualified for humanity's desperate situation. His partnership with Dragon Fenfyr adds depth to the narrative, creating moments of genuine warmth amid escalating political tensions.
What sets this audiobook apart is Morrigan's attention to world-building details. Her experience as a speaker on Victorian medicine and historical topics enriches the setting, particularly in how she portrays the Guild system and naval hierarchies. The prejudice Tristan faces feels authentic rather than manufactured for conflict, reflecting real historical patterns of discrimination.
The pacing maintains tension throughout, balancing character development with action sequences. Tristan's gradual realization that nothing is as it appears mirrors the listener's own discovery of the complex political landscape. The Vermin threat serves as more than simple antagonists-they represent the kind of existential danger that forces characters to make difficult moral choices.
Narration brings Morrigan's intricate world to life, making the magical sail-weaving process feel tangible and the space battles genuinely thrilling. The author's convention experience shows in how she handles multiple plot threads, keeping each distinct while building toward a satisfying climax.
This audiobook succeeds because it respects both its genre conventions and its audience's intelligence, offering genuine surprises within a familiar framework.
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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