Book description
Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely transforms classic faerie mythology into a deeply immersive audio experience. The narrator masterfully channels Aislinn's internal world-her fear of being seen by the unseen, her careful adherence to rules like "Don't stare at invisible faeries"-making the invisible feel palpably real through subtle vocal shifts and atmospheric sound design. You hear the rustle of leaves as faeries move unseen, the tense silence when Aislinn holds her breath, and the chilling intimacy in Keenan's voice as he declares, "You are mine." This isn't just a story about seeing faeries; it's about the terrifying vulnerability of being truly seen. The audiobook's pacing brilliantly mirrors Aislinn's escalating panic: early chapters move with cautious, almost hesitant narration, reflecting her desire to remain unnoticed, while Keenan's arrival accelerates into urgent, breathless urgency. Seth's grounded, protective presence contrasts beautifully with Keenan's dangerous allure, his lines delivered with warm, steady tones that anchor the chaos. Marr's genius lies in making ancient faerie politics feel urgent and personal-a Summer King's desperate search for a queen isn't just myth; it's a collision with Aislinn's ordinary teenage life. The narrator captures the suffocating weight of rules crumbling ("Rule #1: Don't attract their attention... too late") through a growing tension in the voice, making the stakes feel immediate. You don't just hear the clash of "ancient rules and modern expectations"; you feel the friction in the pauses between sentences. The true magic of this audiobook is how it makes the reader feel Aislinn's isolation and the terrifying magnetism of being chosen. When Keenan says "Summer itself will perish," the narrator's quiet intensity makes you lean in, realizing this isn't fantasy-it's a life-or-death demand. For anyone who's ever felt unseen, or feared being noticed for something extraordinary, this audiobook offers a hauntingly relatable journey into the power and peril of being truly seen. It's a masterclass in how audio storytelling can deepen the emotional resonance of already compelling writing.
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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