Book description
Rachel Griffin's The Sun and the Starmaker is a glittering plunge into a world where magic is as sharp as winter air and love burns hotter than the sun itself. From the moment Aurora Finch steps into the frostbitten woods on her wedding day, the story pulls you into a spell as chilling as it is intoxicating.
Griffin, already known for weaving nature into the very bones of her narratives, delivers a tale that feels both ancient and freshly imagined. The setting-a village trapped in endless winter, dependent on the light stolen from the sky by a reclusive sorcerer-immediately sets the tone for a story steeped in isolation and wonder. Aurora's abrupt departure from her old life isn't just a plot turn; it's the first note in a symphony of transformation.
What follows is a slow-burn romance tangled with mystery, set against the backdrop of an ice-bound castle that holds more secrets than warmth. Griffin doesn't rush the tension between Aurora and the Starmaker. Instead, she lets it build like frost on glass-delicate, intricate, and impossible to ignore. The immortal rabbit companion adds a touch of whimsy without undercutting the deeper currents of the narrative, grounding the fantasy in moments of levity and charm.
The audiobook format breathes even more life into this world. The narration captures the hush of snowfall, the weight of ancient magic, and the quiet intensity of Aurora's growing power. Every creak of the castle, every whispered secret, feels intimate, like the story is being told directly to you by the fire.
As the stakes rise and the true danger lurking beneath the glacier begins to emerge, The Sun and the Starmaker reveals itself to be more than a love story. It's a tale about sacrifice, the weight of legacy, and the courage it takes to step into your own light-even when the world depends on you not faltering.
Griffin has crafted something rare: a fantasy that chills you and warms you in the same breath. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, this is one audiobook that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next chapter long after the final word.
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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