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One thing ruined this plot

Revisado: 03-04-24

I found Whisper to be an enjoyable read, but at the same time I couldn't get over one thing. Just one. But it stumped me the remainder of the book, and irritated me so much, I probably won't be reading the second installment.

Whisper begins with a young woman who doesn't speak, whose been basically locked in a cell for the last two years. She has a routine that never deviates. She see's the same doctors, psychologist, the same test are run on her, and she's back in her cell. Until the day her normal routine is shattered when she's placed in a room with a young, handsome man, who also happens to be one of her doctors. In the back of her mind she knows he is trying to get her to talk, but at the same time, she's never been treated so gently, never been given peace, or been around other people. And it all it takes is one word that will change everything for her.

Ugh! I was really into this book, by the way the heroine was mistreated (I couldn't wait for her to turn around and start kicking butt), her sweet doctor, just the position she was in and why. And then it get's midway into the book, and a sudden revelation had me stumped. She was there, locked in a cell, for two years. TWO years. And these doctors never uttered a word to her why she was there. If they had said one word about what was going on, she would've talked ages ago. It made no sense at all. And while Jane did think the same thing, the plot just fell for me after that. There was no sense in it. It was very actiony, but I did find it dragged for me a little bit, and while there are more installments, it didn't end on a massive cliffhanger. You know more action will be happening later, but it didn't just end. Grateful for that. And while the plot was edgy, and you basically guess why she doesn't speak, it was still fun learning the reason behind it. Again, I probably won't be reading the remainder installments as I feel with what she can do, she could've stopped everything happening in one go.

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Love Story?! Try Adventure Tale!

Revisado: 09-21-23

I didn't even realize I had bought this audiobook until I went through my library trying to find something to reread. I found this one, and was so hesitant to start it as I wasn't in the mood for a romance book. But I started listening, and after the first two chapters I was hooked!

It kept saying love story, and I wasn't in the mood to listen to a mushy love story, but this so isn't that! Or at least in this first book, it isn't that! It is definitely fairytale material, so if a mix of a Cinderella, magic filled quest isn't to your liking, you might want to steer clear. If a light hearted-magic filled tale with a heroine who actually THINKS and uses her brain to analyze things are, with a dash of romance here and there, then this is for you!

I won't go in to detail about the backstory, as other's have done a great job, but I will talk about the plot and narration. Narration, literal ten stars if I could. Rebecca Soler is fantastic at storytelling! The plot that Stephanie Garber conjured up is fascinating in it's world building, and combining magic with other supernatural creatures that wouldn't normally seem to mesh, but she made it work. I was so entranced in this book, I listened to it on my commute, at work, while cleaning....I just didn't want it to end! And then it ends on a cliffhanger! The end was literally wonderful, and I can't wait to start the next book!

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Ahhh My Brain Is Happy Dancing!

Revisado: 08-30-23

I love a good YA mystery, and The Legacies follows through! A classic whodunit, clue inspired, everybody is a suspect, literary brilliant read that will literally have you finishing this in one sitting.

Our story is interspersed between four point of views, one of the narrator, with flash-forwards of event's happening now, dotted with the point of views of three distinct young women, each going through life's various up and downs. Bernie, head honcho, Queen B, thankfully, without the snark and bad attitude of one in her status, Isobel, talented artist who makes her own problems, and Tori, scholarship student (because there always needs to be a scholarship student), whose mother passing away recently has rocked her world.

In their three combined stories you'll find yourself immersed in their tales, seeing how they weave around and are tied with each other in such titillating ways. But will they see it before it's too late?

Gah! Again, I love a good YA thriller or mystery, and The Legacies is definitely in the mystery category. The plot takes you on an adventure as you try to piece the puzzle together alongside the characters, and as the story continues and the picture starts to make sense I HAD to keep reading to see the characters reaction. Did I see the end coming? Yeah, a bit, but it still kept me guessing until the actual end. Now what occurred there...I feel could have been a little better, rougher, more in context with the buildup throughout the whole book. It was slightly anticlimactic, like I wanted something more...but yet...it was still a great book, and kudos to Jessica Goodman for giving us another brilliant read that did capture my attention until I finally had to stand still to 100% concentrate on the story!

Great plot, FANTASTIC narrators, seriously...amazing narrators, characters you root and empathize with, and an ending that left me feeling good. What more could I ask for?

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Fantastic YA Mystery!

Revisado: 06-07-23

I would definitely not say that this is a thriller, but a solid mystery novel that has a few heart racing moments...not to say that it didn't hold my interest, because I was all in on this audiobook!

Just a quick run through, this story focuses on Spencer, a high school student with memory loss after a car accident that claimed the life of a fellow classmate. One of the young adults is at fault, and already put on trial, but Spencer knows that there is more to the story than what she's being told, and won't stop until she uncovers the truth.

I loved Spencer's character, and felt she and the rest of the cast were written superbly well! I felt their emotions and connections, and the wording was spot on. I feel as if the author didn't add in tons of wording just for filler, but for the story to encompass as a whole. I do love the plot, again, total mystery, not to much thriller, but it was the perfect blending to keep a reader entertained. I will also admit, while I did see a few things coming, the actual ending...I didn't see at all! It surprised me, and who doesn't love to be surprised in a book! Great entertaining read!

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Gah! Loved this mysterious tale!

Revisado: 11-16-20

First off, narrator is awesome! When you're listening to an audio book, that is literally one of the main components that drive a good book, and Tara Sands is hands down, a great narrator.

So, mini synopsis first! You Were Never Here starts off with our main heroine Cat, on a bus to Canada for an extended stay with her Aunt due to issues at home with her dad and best friend. Once there, Cat realizes her childhood friend is missing. And while she doesn't believe she can do anything to help find him, Riley's brother does. Because he knows a secret about Cat, and he thinks she can help him in his endeavor. Between sleuthing around, Cat discovers a group of friends that make her wish for things that she hasn't had for a very long time, and she'll do anything to keep them safe.

Honestly, that's about as good as synopsis as I can get without giving away the story. You Were Never Here, is a truly good tale with a creepy edge to it, and while it's more of a mystery type thriller, there is still that climatic edge as you don't know what the villain is capable of. Cat is a wonderful heroine, and her group of friends truly bring something to the story as a whole. You empathize with them, and can see them clearly. While I did figure out the villain, it wasn't until towards the end, and it was such a good mystery that it was a thrill just getting to the end. I do like how everything is laid out also at the end with no questions left unanswered. This was my first book by Ms. Peacock, but definitely not the last! Great book, good writing and narration.

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Not As Good As I Thought It Would Be

Revisado: 04-23-18

I'm slightly on the fence about The Hazel Wood. Was it good? Yes. It was. Did it put a fire under my butt to finish it? Noooootttt really.

The Hazel Wood starts off with our main character, Alice. She's a young seventeen year old with a temper who has traveled all over with her mother as nomads as they always try to outrun their bad luck. But every time they stay somewhere a few months in, something bad happens, and Alice's mom, Ella, packs them up and off they go again. It's not until Ella is kidnapped that Alice realizes the bad things have finally caught up to her, and with the help of her storybook nerd classmate, Ellery, they find that not all fairy tales are bound in a book. With little to go on, the two set out to find Ella, and find more than they both bargained for.

The Hazel Wood is kinda like a Holly Black story to me. Which I love me some Holly Black...don't get me wrong. But Melissa has a definite softer edge on her story than Holly and leaves you with a lot more questions and a sense that the world building could've been so much better. The plot was good, but like I said, I wanted MORE. It just felt like the plot was missing something, and while there was a twist, and I liked it, it still wasn't a shocker. Just, okay, that was cool, what else ya got? The characters were all told well, and I did like them all even though Alice made me want to hit her a few times myself just for being rude...I could say more to that, but, again, don't want to spoil it, let's just say I understand now, but at the time I didn't like her for it. Alice also seemed to have no real redeeming qualities to me other than the fact that she wants her mom back. I think she was my least favorite character in this book, and the only part that pricked my interest in her was a certain section that she gets out of quickly. The ending was a little of a disappointment for me. Yes, it actually ended, no massive cliffhanger at all, but it still left me feeling like there should've been more to tell. Was it a happy ending? Yeah, not really there either as Alice was so uncertain. And I have so many unanswered questions! I really wanted to love The Hazel Wood as I'm all about some fairy tales, dark or light, and while this was a light read that still managed to be engaging, it just left me feeling slightly empty. However, if you like fairy tales, and non romance, with a little sharper edge on them, then go ahead and give it a try! Still a good read, just lacking more depth for me.

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Loved the Whole Gosh Darn Thing!

Revisado: 11-20-17

Was the ending totally predictable? Why yes...yes it was. But it was so delicious getting to that ending that I didn't even mind!

Six Months Later starts with Chloe, a wise cracking slacker, who basically goes to sleep in class, and wakes up to find six months of her life is gone with no recollection of anything. Trying to wing it she finds her life is all sorts of upside down and sideways, and even getting things she's always wanted in life doesn't matter in the grand scheme of memory loss or going snap crazy. But everything still feels off, and she can't shake the shudder when her new boy toy touches her, nor can she shake the flashes of memories when she's near a certain bad boy. Memories that show her a different life, one she desperately wants back. In searching for answers Chloe finds more than she can chew, and realizes some memories are best left forgotten.

Again, totally transparent in the long run, but oh my word was it wonderful getting there! Total high five to the narrator for nailing the voice and characters in pure perfection. No lie. She is literally my top narrator now.

As for the characters themselves, they were so nicely developed! No stupid moves that leave you shaking your fist muttering the ever present "why, just why?" There was only one thing that Chloe was a little blind to, but I'm not giving anything away...

The plot was great, moved along pretty well, and had me listening intently. It was, as I've said, pretty easy to spot it, but I tried not to think of the who what and why so I could be "ta-dah" surprised. Didn't work out to well. I just wish the villains had been more villainous. Otherwise, top notch book, a great mystery/suspense, and I completely enjoyed it!

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Loved This New Take!

Revisado: 07-12-17

Let me start with saying I am partial already, and love Chanda Hahn's tales. It just can't be helped with her fairy tale themes, and normally naive heroines until they get their butts in gear. Her tales just suck you in, and Lost Girl is a chip off the 'ole fairy tale block!

Wendy is an all American girl, who has a great life, with great parents, a great brother, and a great fear of the dark. Why you ask? Because all her life she feels shadows watching her with evil intent. Thinking she's just crazy, Wendy has always dismissed them, but on one fateful day she meets a boy that changes everything for her. Because Wendy starts remembering a past from before she was adopted. And Wendy's not as crazy as she thinks she is.

Meeting new people with random abilities, Wendy is soon thrust into a life she didn't want, but with people and shadows after her, the only action she has left is to jump, and hope that someone will catch her.

Loved all the characters, and the plot was done very well! The only issue I had, and this is probably just because I missed hearing it while listening to the story, was I was a bit confused on the evil shadow thing and what they actually did to the person. Again, probably got sidetracked and didn't hear it when it was said, but I figured out the majority of what they were. Still loved the tale, and can't wait to listen to the next one in the series!

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Suspense vs. Thriller, but Still A Good Read

Revisado: 07-12-17

I love a good YA thriller or suspense novel, and One of Us is Lying sounded like a great read, and for the most part it really was. Was it super suspenseful, edge of seat, can't take my eyes (or ears) off it till I'm done? Not really. But it did make me think, and did have a lot of mystery going on, which was still fine for me.

I'm not going into the synopsis as other's have done a great job, and it's pretty short and simple fact of who killed Simon? We are introduced to four teens (well...five if you count the dead one), and, just as others said, it's a suspense spin off of the Breakfast Club, which I found to be intriguing, and a pretty cool take on the original. Out of the four teens we are able to delve into their every day lives, and get a good take on their personalities, and I truly felt each character was portrayed perfectly for their "type." I really did enjoy their demeanor's, and how we got an insight into how they thought. As for the story line, I felt it was pretty darn decent. Again, not a massive edge of your seat thriller, but it did have the suspense level there as for the majority I couldn't figure out who did it. I did, however, keep thinking it had to be this off the wall twist, and it wasn't, as my guesses on who really did it were actually accurate even though I kept telling myself it couldn't be that simple so dismissed it before the thought fully formed.

That being said, I still really liked it, even though the ending was a little too anticlimactic for me. It was still good, I still enjoyed it, and I did like the suspense, budding romance, and other side stories of the characters, and I do recommend it as a light suspense story.

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Love Hate Relationship with this book

Revisado: 07-05-17

Nemesis has one of the best openings where Min is killed...only to wake up later in a remote part of the woods. She has no idea why it's happening, who the person killing her is, or what she has done to deserve the horror in her life. But she trudges on as best she can with her best friend at her side. But then things start to get even weirder. The earth is standing on it's last leg, and it's up to Min and her trusty sidekick to figure out what is going on, and fast.

I so wanted to love this book, and I will say the performance is on point! The book is divided between a female and male reader, and they both did a great job on narrating. However, the end of the book is what cut it for me. Without trying to give it away, there is a second book coming as it leaves it on not necessarily a cliffhanger, but there is much more to the story left unsaid. I can totally handle a cliffhanger...I hate them, but I can handle it, especially if it's a good one. But in Nemesis, I just became very infuriated that it ended in the way it did. Will I continue to read the series? Sure, because I want to know what happens, but at the same time what really was going on is just a little too mainstream movie for me. I did love the characters, and each was portrayed nicely with their own strengths and weaknesses. That being said Nemesis was a good book, and I did enjoy it until the truth became known. Again, too mainstream for me, and I have a whole bunch of unanswered questions rolling around my head. It's still a good read, and I do recommend it.

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