Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author of House of Eve--a 2023 Reese's Book Club Pick! A Best Book of the Year by NPR and Christian Science Monitor Called "wholly engrossing" by New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Grissom, this "fully immersive" (Lisa Wingate, #1 bestselling author of Before We Were Yours) story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia. Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a relatively sheltered life. Shielded by her mother's position as the estate's medicine woman and cherished by the Master's sister, she is set apart from the others on the plantation, belonging to neither world. She'd been promised freedom on her eighteenth birthday, but instead of the idyllic life she imagined with her true love, Essex Henry, Pheby is forced to leave the only home she has ever known. She unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil's Half Acre, a jail in Richmond, Virginia, where the enslaved are broken, tortured, and sold every day. There, Pheby is exposed not just to her Jailer's cruelty but also to his contradictions. To survive, Pheby will have to outwit him, and she soon faces the ultimate sacrifice.
3D Waffle
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Daisy Stick
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QuestWeaver
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Sneaky Lady
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
SunVolt
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Fennel Dove
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Dandelion
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Homerun Diva
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White Snare
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery β a win-win! I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Snow Hound
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Mother Hen
Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§ This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
ButterQuest
My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Jelly Camber
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Intimidating Presence
Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Don Stab
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DollFaceKillah
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Rope
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Onion King
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Marshmallow
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Sultan of Speed
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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