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The Girl She Wanted

By: K.L. Slater
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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What was my sister doing standing over Florence’s cot in the middle of the night?

I trust my sister, Carrie, with my daughter’s life.

But then she’s accused of a terrible crime.

Carrie lives under our roof, she pushes my daughter on the swings, she takes her out for ice cream.

You might ask, why do I let her? Why would I risk my darling baby? How could I let my sister stay?

Because I have a dangerous secret, too. One that only Carrie knows about. And if that secret gets out, I could lose my little girl....

A completely gripping rollercoaster of a listen about the darkness families hide behind closed doors. Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will be hooked on The Girl She Wanted.

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K.L. Slater

I love the books I’ve listened to by K.L. Slater. They have a little of everything in it, suspense, drama, thrill, comedy. Her books keep you on your toes, and keep you guessing. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of her books.

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Wow

I couldn’t stop listening! Loved the ending. I would recommend this book. Make sure you have long periods of time to listen, you will not want to stop!

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Twists

I loved this book, jeeps you on your toes at all time. I would recommend this to everyone.

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A Wild Ride

This is a great story with lots of twists and turns. I thought I had it all figured out but I was so wrong and never saw what was coming. I was worried I wouldn't like the narrator because of the 1st 5 minutes but she is great. I stayed up all night listening to this book!

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My Thoughts

I struggled with the stupidity of the main character in caring for her daughter. The narrator's voice was very annoying. The story was well done.

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Excellent

I really enjoyed this book, which had an interesting twist at the end, and interesting reasons for the twist. The only reason it’s not a five is because it did get a little slow through the middle. But I really enjoyed it a lot.

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Edge of your seat

Loved the book. I would find myself saying “what? And no way”. Story line was great. So easy to follow

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Well Done!

The new KL Slater was of course, listened to voraciously in one night by yours truly. A fan of her work, I find most of her audiobooks impossible to stop listening to. This was no exception.

Wife and husband have one year old baby. Wife's sister is outstaying her welcome as a guest of the household. Wife's sister seems to be in a whole lot of trouble. And things aren't looking up for her at all.

KL Slater is maturing as a writer. If you read her newer books, you'll find a lot more character development, and many more facets to the mystery. The twists are surprising and the characters are likable. The only criticism I have is that she lets the story drag on too long. There are too many chapters in 'The Girl She Wanted' which have been written after the denouement. However, it's a very enjoyable book nonetheless.

Great stuff!

-Wendi

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Not my favorite Slater boom but not bad

I believe this is a different narrator than I'm used too. Also not my favorite. I prefer Lucy Price-Lewis. The last chapter is unnecessary.

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So enjoyed this book!

Couldn’t stop listening! Thank You! Kept me wanting hear what was next in the story!

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