Book description
The audiobook adaptation of Peyton Corinne's Unloved transforms a TikTok-fueled romance into something deeply resonant, leveraging the intimacy of voice to elevate its already compelling narrative. Corinne avoids the pitfalls of typical sports-romance tropes by grounding Freddy's journey in authentic neurodiversity-not as a plot device, but as the core of his struggle. His dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD aren't just labels; they're woven into the fabric of his daily battles, making his vulnerability palpable through the narrator's nuanced delivery. You hear the frustration in his voice when he fumbles a biology term, the quiet relief when Ro patiently breaks it down.
What truly shines is the slow, deliberate build of Freddy and Ro's connection. The audiobook's strength lies in its ability to capture the quiet moments that carry the weight of the story: the hesitant pauses during late-night calls, the shared laughter over failed study sessions, the unspoken tension in their tutoring sessions. The narrator's voice for Ro-warm yet guarded-perfectly mirrors her internal conflict: the fear of loving someone who feels like a "right person" despite her history of heartbreak. You don't just hear their dialogue; you feel the trust growing in the space between words.
Corinne also subverts expectations by refusing to rush the romance. The "wistful secret pining" isn't a melodramatic trope but a quiet, relatable ache-both characters are too busy navigating their own flaws to admit their feelings immediately. The audiobook makes this hesitation feel real, using subtle vocal shifts to show Freddy's guardedness softening and Ro's defenses crumbling. You're not just following their love story; you're experiencing their emotional evolution in real time.
Critically, the narration avoids over-the-top melodrama, keeping the focus on character depth. Freddy's hockey persona-confident on the ice, anxious in the classroom-feels lived-in, not caricatured. The audiobook's pacing mirrors their relationship: deliberate, with room for breath and reflection. When they finally acknowledge their feelings, it's earned, not forced.
This isn't just a romance; it's a tender exploration of finding connection in shared vulnerability. The audiobook format makes it impossible to ignore the humanity in every misstep and moment of grace. It's the kind of story that lingers long after the final chapter, not because of grand gestures, but because it reminds us that love often begins where we least expect it-with someone who sees us, flaws and all, and stays anyway. A triumph of emotional authenticity.
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180
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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