Book description
Mara wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the accident that killed her friends. The beeping of machines is the only sound in her head, but it's the silence of the truth that truly terrifies her. That's the chilling, unforgettable opening of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer on audiobook, and it pulls you in before the first chapter ends. Michelle Hodkin's voice-smooth, urgent, and laced with just the right amount of vulnerability-makes Mara's confusion feel immediate, visceral. You don't just read about her disorientation; you live it, heart pounding as the hospital lights blur and the past feels like a locked door she can't open.
Hodkin's genius isn't just in the mystery-it's in how she balances the eerie with the real. The book's described as "darkly funny, deliciously creepy, and genuinely thoughtful" by Veronica Roth, and the audiobook delivers that perfectly. When Mara's sarcastic inner monologue clashes with the chaos around her-like when she's trying to figure out if she's haunted or just losing her mind-you hear the humor crack through the fear. The narrator nails those moments, making you laugh even as your skin prickles. And when the supernatural elements creep in-the whispers in the walls, the visions of people who shouldn't exist-the tension ratchets up with every whispered word. You lean closer to the speaker, not wanting to miss a single detail.
Lev Grossman calls Hodkin "one of the greatest talents in Young Adult fiction," and this audiobook proves why. It's not just a story; it's an experience. The pacing is flawless, weaving Mara's struggle to remember with the growing danger of the world she's uncovering. You'll hear the rustle of pages turning in your mind, but the narrator's voice-warm but sharp, steady but charged-makes it feel alive. There's a scene where Mara confronts a ghostly figure in a rain-soaked alley, and the sound design (subtle rain, distant sirens) pulls you right into the moment. It's the kind of audiobook that makes you pause your walk just to stay in the story.
And then there's the romance. Mara refuses to believe she can fall in love after everything she's lost. But the audiobook makes you feel that shift-not with grand declarations, but with quiet moments: a hesitant touch, a shared glance in a dimly lit hallway, the way her voice softens when she talks to him. You feel the weight of her doubt, then the slow, sweet unraveling of it. When the book says, "She doesn't believe she can fall in love. She's wrong," the narrator's delivery makes it land like a promise. You know it's true before the words are spoken.
This isn't just a YA thriller-it's a beautifully crafted journey of grief, identity, and the courage to trust the unknown. The audiobook version elevates it, turning Hodkin's already haunting prose into something you hear in your bones. It's the kind of story that lingers long after the final chapter, a whisper in the dark that stays with you. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to lose yourself and find something even better, this is the voice you've been waiting for. Just press play, and let Mara guide you through the unbecoming.
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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