Why aren't more people talking about this? Poll
As a lover of audiobooks I recently spent a lot of time weighing up the pros and cons of Spotify vs Audible when trying to choose my preferred app for audiobooks. Due to my regular Spotify useage and plan already including 15hrs of listening time, I opted with that and was able to tackle all the Dramatic Adaptations of another popular series with no issues.
Now, comes Fourth Wing. They let you taste test Part 1 of the first book for "free". (Included with your paid for listening time, mind you). But as soon as you find yourself enjoying the adventure, part 1 ends and it's time to flick over to part 2.
Suddenly, you're met with a lock symbol and if you wish to proceed, you're immediately emailed with Spotify's throwing out a greedy hand for a further $33.90 for just PART TWO of this Dramatized Adaptation?! I had a hissy fit about it but in order to continue enjoying the story I coughed up the money anyway and just told my husband I didn't want to talk about it.
Now, moving onto book two of the series which also comes in 2 adaptation parts. Spotify wants the following:
BOOK TWO Part one: $42.90 !!! Part two: $33.90 !!!
So naturally, in a rage, I went to audible to compare prices and tell me why it's basically HALF the price if you do it via credit purchase. I'm just so sick of exclusive marketing and since when was this paying outright for books ONTOP OF PAYING FOR MY LISTENING TIME even introduced to Spotify? And WHY aren't more people complaining about it?!