Book description
Imagine your soul-crushing 9-to-5, the cost of your hobby eating into your rent, and a tiny apartment that feels like a cage. That's Desmond's life - until a CIA agent shows up inside his home. Kidnapped? Check. Told aliens exist and want him as the first human recruit on a starship? Double check. And yeah, he's learning to wield mana, the universe's hidden power source, while navigating a military academy full of bizarre alien species and... well, monster girls. It's not what you expected, but it's exactly what you need.
This audiobook is pure, unadulterated fun. The narrator nails Desmond's dry, relatable panic - that voice you hear when you're texting a friend about your terrible job, only now it's about dodging interstellar bureaucracy. You feel his disbelief as he's whisked from his sad apartment to a galaxy where magic is real and the classmate who might be your future love interest has tentacles. The audio format perfectly handles the book's blend: the tension of alien politics feels immediate, the chaotic training scenes crackle with energy, and the moments of unexpected connection with the alien crew land with genuine warmth.
Forget "monster girls" as a gimmick - they're just part of the vibrant, weirdly welcoming world. The narrator makes the different species feel distinct without overdoing accents, letting the humor and heart of Desmond's journey shine. You'll laugh at his internal monologue ("Why me? Why now?"), gasp during the first real magic demonstration, and genuinely root for him to find trust (and maybe love) in this overwhelming new universe. The progression fantasy elements - learning, growing, mastering mana - are delivered with satisfying momentum, all wrapped in a story that's as much about finding your place as it is about saving the galaxy.
This isn't just space opera; it's a deeply human story about an ordinary guy suddenly thrown into the extraordinary, narrated with such infectious energy that you'll forget your commute. The audiobook makes you feel like you're right there, side-eyeing a tentacled classmate while trying not to trip over your own awe. It's adventure, magic, unexpected romance, and a whole lot of "wait, that's how starships work?" - all delivered with a voice that turns a "crappy apartment" into the launchpad for something incredible. You won't just listen to this; you'll want to tell everyone you know about it.
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Cosmic Presence
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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