Book description
Marie Lu's The Young Elites is the kind of audiobook that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with regular books at all. Sure, you could read-or you could have someone perform the experience for you while you pretend to fold laundry. This isn't just a story; it's a full-blown emotional rollercoaster narrated like your most dramatic friend after one too many espressos.
Adelina Amouteru isn't your typical sparkly YA heroine. Oh no. She's got silver hair, a missing eye, daddy issues, and the kind of rage that could power a small city. A survivor of a deadly fever that left her marked and ostracized, she's pulled into a secret world of super-powered outcasts known (adorably) as the Young Elites. It's like X-Men, but with more eyeliner and significantly more betrayal.
The audiobook brings Adelina's inner turmoil to life in a way that's almost unsettling-like she's whispering her darkest thoughts directly into your ear. You'll find yourself rooting for her, then questioning your life choices, then rooting for her again. It's a commitment.
Meanwhile, Teren-the morally ambiguous Inquisition leader-feels like the kind of guy who writes in leather-bound journals and probably uses way too much cologne. And Enzo? Dreamy secret society member with a heart of gold and a smile that probably melts polar ice caps. The tension between these three is the literary equivalent of a slow-burn rom-com mixed with a superhero slugfest.
Lu's background in video game art direction shows-this world is lush, layered, and just twisted enough to keep you guessing. And the narration? Let's just say it turns what's already a juicy, dark fantasy into something you'll want to binge at 2 a.m. while hiding under a blanket.
If you like your heroines broken, your villains debatable, and your magical powers served with a side of vengeance, this audiobook is your new obsession. Just don't blame us when you miss your stop on the subway. Again.
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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