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  • Oleander

  • A Great Expectations Reimagining
  • By: Scarlett Drake
  • Narrated by: George Naylor
  • Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (69 ratings)

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Oleander

By: Scarlett Drake
Narrated by: George Naylor
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Publisher's summary

Caspien Deveraux was poison.

It took me years to realise that he hadn't been born like that. He'd been cultivated and nurtured by a careful hand and a bitter heart. When I first met him, he was a bud. One primed to bloom beautifully and deadly. One I should have torn out at the root.

I loathed him. I loved him. And until him, I hadn't known just how completely those two things could exist at once.

©2024 Scarlett Drake (P)2024 Scarlett Drake
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This audiobook is EVERYTHING!!!

I read the book and was ecstatic when I found out it was going to be turned into an audiobook. I knew I’d love it because the writing is brilliant. Jude and Caspien’s love is one for the ages. In life imitating art, their story will break you and put you back together in the best possible way. But the narration!! I don’t have the words to express how extraordinary George Naylor is at bringing Scarlett Drake’s characters to life. Hands down the best narration I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard a lot. This audiobook is a must for your library.

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Simply beautiful

Don't believe all the other reviews about how perfect and life changing this book is. Listen for yourself! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this tops them all or definitely in the top 5. Story is so amazingly well done, hats off to Scarlett Drake! The narration is so superb I beg you to find fault. I don't usually listen to titles twice unless they're super wonderful and not right after I finished it. But I'm about to start it again! The best of this decade for sure!

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Absolutely devastating and hopeful

My heart was heavy throughout the whole book. I had a hard time relating to caspien until the last portion of the book, but Jude? Ugh! I just wanted to hug him. It was definitely a hard earned HEA and worth it. The narrator was amazing and I couldn’t believe how well defined each character sounded. Loved this so much!

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Absolutely beautiful

I saw the amazing reviews and had to check this out. I barely ever leave reviews unless something blows me away and I read multiple books a week. This was probably my favorite book of the entire year. Absolutely beautiful writing. the character development was everything I want in a book. The writing style was just beautiful. Can't emphasize it enough. Don't even get me started on the insanely talented narrator. Everything about this book and the way it was narrated just blew me away. I didn't want it to be over. Don't take my word for it; check it out yourself and thank me later!

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Just wow.

This book really takes you on a journey of emotions. I loved every second of it. Highly recommended!
Beautifully narrated as well.

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The absolutely most deserving 5-star review

This book reminded me why I love reading and that a lot of my 5-star reviews are not actually deserving of such. The story and narration were phenomenal. This book will live in my all time favorites.

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What a ride!

This story absolutely shook me to my core. It has been rare I’ve ever been so captivated by a story such as this. The narration only added to the overall experience. I was sad it ended.

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Scintillating!

The beautiful writing stands out in this story of treachery and young love. But so do the characters, the dialogue and the torrid love-making. You won’t be able to stop listening as the mystery builds, as the author drops hints, as the characters ever so slowly reveal their true nature. Absolutely brilliant.

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Voice acting was absolutely perfect

This is the one of the best books I’ve read and now, the best audiobook I’ve heard. I love it so much, it’s hard to fully explain it. I think everybody should experience this.

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Outstanding

If I could I’d give this book a 10!!!! I loved it. And the narration was superb.

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