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Audiobook Review - "XO" by Jeffery De Ver
If you're looking for a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep your ears glued to the speaker, Jeffery De Ver's XO is an absolute winner. From the very first word the narration pulls you into Kayleigh Towne's glittering world of country-pop stardom and then drags you straight into its shadowy underside.
The audiobook features a crystal-clear voice that effortlessly shifts between the confident, soaring tones of Kayleigh herself and the menacing, almost hypnotic timbre of her obsessive fan, Edwin Sharp. This contrast makes every conversation feel alive, as if you're in the room with them. De Ver's pacing is razor-sharp-each of the three days of escalating danger unfolds at a tempo that feels both relentless and inevitable, so you can't help but keep listening.
What truly sets XO apart is how it blends musicality with suspense. The narration occasionally slips into snippets of Kayleigh's hit "Your Shadow," giving listeners an instant hook to the story's emotional core. These moments feel like secret backstage passes, and they underscore the thriller's stakes in a way that only a well-crafted audiobook can.
De Ver's knack for detail shines throughout: the smell of the concert hall, the buzz of a fan's cellphone, the trembling fingers of a guitarist-all are painted with such vividness you can almost taste the adrenaline. The dialogue is tight and purposeful; every line propels the plot forward or deepens Kayleigh's psychological turmoil.
For those who love a good mystery wrapped in an atmospheric soundtrack, XO delivers. It's a brisk, three-day ride that ends on a cliffhanger so potent you'll be replaying it for days. If you're ready to have your heart racing and your imagination engaged, put on the headphones and let De Ver's voice carry you through this chilling, musical thriller.
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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