Book description
May 12th
I've been replaying the first chapter of Throne of Glass on audiobook for the third time. Celaena Sardothien isn't just a prisoner in a cell-she's a storm wrapped in silk, and Sarah J. Maas doesn't waste a single moment letting you feel it. The narrator, Faye, nails her voice: sharp, darkly funny, and raw in a way that makes you lean closer to the speaker, even when you're driving.
The setup is simple but electric: Celaena's spent her life locked up for a crime she didn't commit, but now a young captain offers her a deal. Win a deadly tournament to fight for the crown, solve a series of murders, and maybe-just maybe-walk free. But Maas never lets you forget the cost. Every victory feels fragile, every alliance a gamble. You're not just rooting for Celaena to win; you're holding your breath as she questions whether she even wants to be free.
What makes the audiobook sing is how Faye shifts between Celaena's bravado and her quiet moments of doubt. When she says, "I've spent my life being afraid of what I am," it's not a line-it's a heartbeat. The pacing never rushes, never lingers too long. You feel the tension in the throne room, the weight of every decision, the way the world outside the prison walls feels both vast and claustrophobic.
And the world-building? Seamless. Maas never dumps lore on you-instead, you learn about the kingdom's politics through Celaena's eyes, her exhaustion, her hunger for justice. You don't just know the rules; you feel them. The audiobook's pacing matches that perfectly, letting you sit with the stakes before the next twist hits.
By the time Celaena stands on the edge of her new life-both a victory and a reckoning-you realize this isn't just a fantasy. It's a story about what it means to claw your way back from the dark, even when the path forward is paved with blood and doubt. Maas doesn't just write a book; she writes a mirror.
I've already started the second one. If you're looking for a fantasy that's equal parts heart-pounding and soul-stirring, this is where to start. And trust me: the audiobook version? It's the kind of thing that makes you pause mid-commute, just to hear the next line.
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Fist Wizard
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Esquire
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Doz
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Sir Squire
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Charms
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Miss Lucky
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Risen
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Roadblock
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Truth
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SunVolt
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Stallion Patton
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Stud Buster
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Noh Noh
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Poppy Coffee
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Trash Sling
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Waylay Dave
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Snowflake Pixie
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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