Book description
March 15th
Dear Bookish Friends,
I finally emerged from the spell that is We Free the Stars, and I'm still catching my breath. Hafsah Faizal has done something extraordinary here-she's taken everything we thought we knew from the first book and shattered it beautifully.
The audiobook narration pulled me straight into Zafira's unraveling mind. You can actually hear the voices she's battling, the darkness clawing at her sanity with each passing moment. When she and Nasir are navigating their impossible love story, the emotional weight comes through so viscerally that I found myself stopping my walk just to listen to another chapter.
What struck me most was how Faizal doesn't shy away from the messy parts of heroism. These characters are genuinely struggling-low on allies, resources dwindling, and an entire kingdom terrified of what they might become. The way Nasir wrestles with his blood magic, learning to weaponize it against both his father and the Lion, feels raw and authentic.
The romance between Nasir and Zafira isn't just swoon-worthy; it's complicated by genuine stakes. They're literally fighting against time while falling for each other, and you feel every moment of their desperation. The audiobook format makes their connection even more intimate-you're practically inside their heads as they make these impossible choices.
By the end, I was completely invested in their mission to restore magic to Arawiya, even knowing the sacrifices required. Faizal delivers a conclusion that's both devastating and hopeful, exactly how I love my duologies to end.
This one stays with you long after the final word.
Yours in literary chaos,
Maya
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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