Book description
Hey, I just finished the audiobook version of The Stars Are Legion and I have to tell you about it. It's set on these gigantic, decaying world-ships that drift through deep space, and the stakes feel as huge as the ships themselves. The story follows two sisters, Jayd and Zan, who are thrown into a galactic war that's been raging for centuries on the Outer Rim.
Anat, Jayd's mother, is a ruthless commander of the Katazyrna ship. She wants peace-an almost impossible goal in a universe where war keeps everyone alive. Her plan is to hand her daughter's hand to a rival's family, essentially making Jayd a peace-broker rather than a fighter. But Jayd has always dreamed of leading her mother's armies to victory. She's also got a unique power that makes her more of a bargaining chip than a commander, which adds a layer of tension that's hard to ignore.
That's where Zan comes in. She's a rebel, not a warrior, and she's determined to rescue her sister from this political trap. Together, they gather a motley crew of "cast-off" warriors-people who've been discarded by their own societies-and set out on a mission that feels as grand as a Dune-style saga but with a more personal, emotional core.
The audiobook does a fantastic job of keeping the epic pacing while also giving space for the characters' inner struggles. The narrator's voice shifts subtly to reflect the tension between the sisters and the looming war. Each chapter feels like a new chapter of a sprawling novel, but you can't help but feel the urgency of a war that could destroy everything they know.
If you're into epic science-fiction that blends family drama, revenge, and a battle for survival, this audiobook pulls it together with impressive world-building and compelling character arcs. It's a thrilling, immersive listening experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
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Marshmallow Treat
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Racy Lion
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Miss Mustard
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Vixen
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Undergrad Split
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Easy Sweep
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WanderWord
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Dakota Bliss
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Kazami of Truth
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Black Mustard
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Keystone
WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature! Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied.
Sweet Bacon
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content β it's a real game-changer. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Spoiler
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CuriousCrafter
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Free Ham
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Red Woman
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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