Book description
"Deane's tour de force debut ...brings the familiar story to fresh, vivid, and unforgettable new life." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)Drawing on ancient texts and modern archeology to reveal the trans woman's story hidden underneath the well-known myths of The Iliad, Maya Deane's Wrath Goddess Sing weaves a compelling, pitilessly beautiful vision of Achilles' vanished world, perfect for fans of Song of Achilles, The Witch's Heart, and the Inheritance trilogy.The gods wanted blood. She fought for love. Achilles has fled her home and her vicious Myrmidon clan to live as a woman with the kallai, the transgender priestesses of Great Mother Aphrodite. When Odysseus comes to recruit the "prince" Achilles for a war against the Hittites, she prepares to die rather than fight as a man. However, her divine mother, Athena, intervenes, transforming her body into the woman's body she always longed for, and promises her everything: glory, power, fame, victory in war, and, most importantly, a child born of her own body. Reunited with her beloved cousin, Patroklos, and his brilliant wife, the sorceress Meryapi, Achilles sets out to war with a vengeance. But the gods--a dysfunctional family of abusive immortals that have glutted on human sacrifices for centuries--have woven ancient schemes more blood-soaked and nightmarish than Achilles can imagine. At the center of it all is the cruel, immortal Helen, who sees Achilles as a worthy enemy after millennia of ennui and emptiness. In love with her newfound nemesis, Helen sets out to destroy everything and everyone Achilles cherishes, seeking a battle to the death. An innovative spin on a familiar tale, this is the Trojan War unlike anything ever told, and an Achilles whose vulnerability is revealed by the people she chooses to fight...and chooses to trust.
Daisy Stick
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Sylvester Eye
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Romance Guppy
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Tunez
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Desert Haze
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Divine Quasar
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MeeP
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HolyCombo
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Stud muffin
Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§ Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Star Scratch
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
D-Hog-Day
π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
LuminaLore
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Iron Butterfly
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AxelRoad
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itβs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Santa's Little Helper
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Sw33per
ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful β I'm hooked! Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Guillotine
π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘ Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Glyph
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Predator
This app's library is a treasure trove β I'm always discovering new favorites. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Avenge Paws
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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