Book description
Naomi Novik's "The Summer War" unfolds like a whispered spell, drawing listeners into a world where magic bleeds through everyday heartbreak. The audiobook wraps itself around you with the intimacy of a fireside tale, Celia's voice carrying the weight of sibling love turned tragic curse.
From the opening moments, Novik weaves together the bitter sweetness of war-torn landscapes and family fractures with remarkable delicacy. Celia's transformation from vengeful child to determined woman crackles with authentic emotional growth, her magical awakening tied inseparably to the pain of losing her brother Argent to both physical departure and supernatural isolation.
The narration captures something essential about how love can become weaponized through misunderstanding, how a child's angry words can ripple outward into consequences spanning years. Argent's doomed wandering-seeking glory while love remains forever out of reach-creates an ache that resonates throughout every chapter.
What makes this audiobook particularly enchanting is Novik's ability to layer personal drama against the backdrop of an ancient conflict between mortals and immortal summerlings. The listener feels the weight of centuries pressing down on these characters' shoulders, their individual struggles magnified by the ongoing war that has shaped their world.
There's something deeply satisfying about how Celia's journey toward redemption becomes intertwined with healing the very land itself. The audiobook format allows these themes to breathe, letting the listener sit with the melancholy beauty of curses that mirror the wars we wage against each other and ourselves.
Novik has crafted a story where magic feels earned rather than effortless, where the true battle lies not in grand displays of power but in the quiet work of making amends across impossible distances.
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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