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The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) Audiobook Review
Thunder crashes. Steel sings. And the dead gods whisper from their bones.
John Gwynne doesn't write fantasy-he forges it with blood, iron, and the raw power of Norse mythology. The Shadow of the Gods isn't just an audiobook; it's a war cry that echoes across shattered landscapes and into the very heart of everything epic fantasy should be.
This isn't your grandfather's Norse mythology. Gwynne takes the raw, brutal essence of Ragnarök and builds something entirely his own-Vigrið, where the gods' corpses still pulse with dangerous power, and mortals carve their legends in bone and steel. The world-building hits like a war hammer, each detail crafted with the precision of someone who knows their way around an actual shield wall.
The audiobook performance breathes fire into Gwynne's already incendiary prose. Every character feels lived-in, from the huntress driven by desperate need to the noblewoman who trades silk for sword-song. These aren't heroes-they're survivors wading through the wreckage of divine catastrophe, each chasing their own form of vengeance or glory.
Gwynne's background as a Viking re-enactor shows in every page. The combat scenes don't just read authentically-they sound it. When the Bloodsworn ride, when axes clash, when the very bones of dead gods crackle with power, you don't just hear the story-you feel the impact in your chest.
This is fantasy that remembers its roots in blood and bone. No delicate court intrigue here-just raw, primal storytelling that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. The gods may be dead, but their shadow falls long and dark across a world reborn in violence and wonder.
The Shadow of the Gods doesn't just start a saga-it declares war on mediocrity.
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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