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Title: Through the Ever Night

Subtitle: Under the Never Sky, Book 2

Author: Veronica Rossi

Narrator: Michael Goldstrom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 624 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

It's been months since Aria learned of her mother's death.

Months since Perry became Blood Lord of the Tides, and months since Aria last saw him.

Now Aria and Perry are about to be reunited. It's a moment they've been longing for with countless expectations. And it's a moment that lives up to all of them. At least at first. Then it slips away. The Tides don't take kindly to former Dwellers like Aria. And the tribe is swirling out of Perry's control. With the Aether storms worsening every day, the only remaining hope for peace and safety is the Still Blue. But does this haven truly exist?

Threatened by false friends and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder: Can their love survive through the ever night? In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and sci-fi elements to create a captivating adventure - and a love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.

Members Reviews:

Way beyond my expectations! Amazing sequel

Let me start by saying I absolutely loved this one! I'm always nervous that the 2nd book in a trilogy will just be filler with no real substance. Well this book is no filler!

There is just as much action, heartbreak, romance, character development, pulse-pounding excitement and adventure as Under the Never Sky. I couldn't put this one down!

At first it took me awhile to adjust to the new male narrator. To me it just gave this book a different vibe then the first. Of course it doesn't help much that I didn't care for his narration (too flat in my opinion). However, the book is so good that it didn't really matter once the story got going.

If you loved Under the Never Sky then you will absolutely love this one too. Just be warned that it will leave you anxious for book 3.

MUST keep reading!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cinder!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book kept me involved, on edge, happy, sad, angry and had me laughing. This trilogy has it all. Worthy read!

Any additional comments?

The first book was a little slow trying to set it all up but then its fast pace and on edge the whole time. I finished in one setting.

interesting story, slow motion narration

What did you like best about Through the Ever Night? What did you like least?

The storyline is very interesting.I like the different "worlds" that come with completely opposite ways of living. Also it is fascinating how the character of Aria is dealing / changing with being outside "her world".

I'm not finished with the audiobook yet due to the narrator... Although I very much would like to know what happens next in the story, I just HAVE TO take a break after about 20 minutes listening to that narrator - either because I'm about to fall asleep while waiting for him to finish one tiny sentence or because I'm getting too annoyed (almost aggressive) with the SLOW PACE and EMOTIONLESS narration! It's sad really, that a different performer wasn't picked to tell the story.

Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Goldstroms performances?

His performance is tempting me to NOT finish this audiobook - that should say it all...

Could you see Through the Ever Night being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes, definitely I can see a movie coming.

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Title: Just One Day

Author: Gayle Forman

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-03-13

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay.

When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, theres an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.

Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willems story - Just One Year - is coming soon!

Members Reviews:

Gorgeous and Intense

Gayle Formans latest book Just One Day explores how your life can change seemingly overnight. A story with mystery, adventure and romance, Just One Day follows Allyson as she gets lost and found again in Paris.

The story begins with Allysons trip to Europe one summer before college. Shes always been a girl who follows the rules and doesnt veer from her chosen path. But in Europe she starts to get a little more adventurous, and her edgy new haircut allows her to try on a new persona.

Allyson meets Dutch actor Willem and makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to abandon her existing travel plans and go with him by train to spend the day in Paris. Willem doesnt even know Allysons real name, and calls her Lulu for her Louise Brooks haircut. Willem is quite mysterious himself and Allyson is constantly second-guessing her decision to go off with him. When she wakes up the next morning to find Willem missing, it sets into motion a new path for Allyson.

Willem seemed like a shady character to me, but I could see how Allyson could be so charmed by him. The sights and sounds of Paris were the perfect romantic backdrop for their adventure, and Allyson enjoys feeling like the leading lady in the movie (or Shakespeare play) for the first time. Part of the appeal is that the reader doesnt really know if they can trust Willem and its easy to get swept up in the romance and mystery of it all with Allyson.

Many of the themes found in Just One Day lend themselves well to the New Adult niche, especially with regards to finding yourself. Allyson is just starting college and living away from home for the first time. The aftershocks of her day in Paris with Willem impact her schoolwork and social life completely. Allyson also has to deal with a new relationship with her parents, especially her mother who is used to being in charge of her life. Even her friend alliances and school focus shifts. But can Allyson move forward with her life if she doesnt resolve her past with Willem? Or is Willem not the point at all in Allysons self-development?

Just One Day has Formans trademark dramatic intensity but didnt make me cry like If I Stay. The book is gorgeously written and made me feel all of Allysons changing moods. The nature of the book makes it a good fit to read in one day if you have the time, and especially because youll want to see it through to the end. But the weightiness of it all made me want to take little breaks to really digest the story.

I listened to the audiobook of Just One Day, read by Kathleen McInerney, a new-to-me narrator.

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Title: The Vincent Brothers

Author: Abbi Glines

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Shayna Thibodeaux

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-12

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Hot romance is the cure for heartbreak in this sequel to The Vincent Boys.

Getting a boy to fall head-over-heels in love with you isnt easy. Especially when hes been in love with your cousin for as long as you can remember.

Lana has lived her life in her cousins shadow. Ashton always made perfect grades, had tons of friends, and looks model-perfect. And shes always had Sawyer Vincent - the only boy Lanas ever wanted - wrapped around her finger. But now things are different. Lana has a chance to make Sawyer see her, and shes taking it. If only hed get over Ashton - because Lana is sick of second-best.

Sawyers heart is broken. Hes lost his best girl to his best friend. And then Lana comes to town. Ashtons cousin has always been sweet and soft-spoken, but now shes drop-dead gorgeous as well. Sawyer doesnt know if Lana can heal his broken heart, but spending time with her might at least make Ashton jealous.

What starts as a carefree fling becomes a lusty game of seduction. Sawyer and Lana may have different motives, but their scintillating hookups are the same kind of steamy....

Members Reviews:

Hot, Steamy and Southern

Where does The Vincent Brothers rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I love hot football guys with southern accents that have a hart. Soyer Vincent is all male and very confuse but want he desides what he want. he diffently goes after it

Who was your favorite character and why?

soyer Vincent he has hart and he not sure how to show it but he trys so hard.

Which character as performed by Kirby Heyborne and Shayna Thibodeaux was your favorite?

kirby heyborne I LOVE his accent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes and Yes I did laugh, and i also cry when she told him she need some one to and that she was tired of always being # 2

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Title: The Vincent Boys: Extended and Uncut

Author: Abbi Glines

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Shayna Thibodeaux

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-12

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

There was something wicked about Beau that drew me to him. What was wrong with me? Why did I want to sin so badly?

Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, its his cousin Beau who catches Ashtons eye. Beau is the sexiest guy shes ever seen, and even though hes dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.

Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyers girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. Thats why he does his best to keep his distance, even though hes been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyers absence, Beau knows he should say no.

Ashton and Beau dont want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. Its getting way too hard to resist....

Members Reviews:

Very Enjoyable

What did you love best about The Vincent Boys: Extended and Uncut?

I loved the flashbacks of Ash, Bo, and Sawyer's childhoods and the development of their relationships.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Bo. I just love a bad boy!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The female narration was too slow and she really sounded as if she was bored. I really enjoyed the male narration, particularly his accent.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I certainly could not stop listening and wanted to listen to it all in one sitting. Unfortunately I couldn't.

Any additional comments?

Good story!

A Timeless Plot With Startling Passion

I couldn't begin to count the number of stories that involve a preacher's daughter and the "town bad-boy"- I'm glad that the cliché didn't make me ignore this book.

As usual with a story where cheating occurs, anyone especially bothering by infidelity may not want to read this book. Since I've never encountered it in my own life, I haven't formed any of the painful memories that might make it difficult for others to read this book.

The shining light in this story was the passion these characters displayed- It was refreshing and addicting, and definitely not for the faint of heart. I liked how free these teens were (except that their freedom allowed unfaithfulness), and I felt this this author has a lot of potential. I hope that she avoids cliché phrases in the future, but otherwise I found this book to be highly entertaining and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Bo and Ash - Half and Half

Perhaps too steamy for some teens, but great entertainment for those more mature. The narration by Kirby Heyborne captures the essence of Bo. Shayna Thibodeaux is also very convincing as Ash.

A successful novel makes the reader want more, and by presenting characters larger than life, Abbi Glines succeeds beautifully. Would love to see more of her work.

A little too young for me.

If you could sum up The Vincent Boys: Extended and Uncut in three words, what would they be?

Story is sweet and well written but too young (16-17 year olds). If this was set with even college age it wouldn't seem so off.

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Title: The Vincent Boys

Author: Abbi Glines

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Shayna Thibodeaux

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-12

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

There was something wicked about Beau that drew me to him. What was wrong with me? Why did I want to sin so badly?

Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, its his cousin Beau who catches Ashtons eye. Beau is the sexiest guy shes ever seen, and even though hes dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.

Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyers girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. Thats why he does his best to keep his distance, even though hes been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyers absence, Beau knows he should say no.

Ashton and Beau dont want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. Its getting way too hard to resist....

Members Reviews:

YA Love Triangle that Works

The Vincent Boys is a coming of age romance set in small town Alabama, the summer before the hero & heroine's senior year. I liked it for a variety of reasons, the first of which is that it's a good story with strong characters in Beau, Ashton and Sawyer. Beau and Ashton's romance is the primary focus, naturally, but Beau's relationship with Sawyer, Ashton's friendship with both, Ashton's values as a daughter of the local Baptist minister and Beau's relationship of the local barmaid are just a few of the meaty subplots. None of these felt unnatural, rushed or a distraction to the main story. The only piece of the story that did make me uncomfortable is that Beau and Ashton first take up while her boyfriend, Sawyer, is camping with his family. (That's not a spoiler, it's the big point of the first third of the book.) I'm not a fan of cheating and especially here. I almost couldn't finish the story. After putting it aside a couple of times, I was glad I finished it - there's a really satisfying ending and a solid set up for the sequel (Sawyer's story).

I listened to The Vincent Boys as an Audible book (this review is posted on Goodreads, Amazon & my blog). The narrators were a mixed bag for me, with the female narrator (Shayna Thibodeaux) doing a fabulous job and the male (Kirby Heyborn), not so much. To be fair, some of the other reviewers having the opposite response - sample the book on Audible before you buy. I even liked Ms Thibodeaux's narration of male voices better than Mr Heyborn's but the story's changing POVs required two narrators. I'd be willing to listen to other books narrated by Ms Thibodeaux. Both narrate the sequel, The Vincent Brothers, and I plan on listening to it as well.

YA is not normally my thing but I like Abbi Glines and wanted to give the series a whirl. I'm giving it a 4 star write up, because it's so well written, even if it's not entirely my cuppa tea. There's a lot of references to sex, but not much action (they ARE in high school, after all, and Ashton is a preacher's daughter) and very little profanity.

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Title: Sweet Evil

Author: Wendy Higgins

Narrator: Erin Mallon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 378 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Embrace the Forbidden...

What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences?

This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels.

Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She's aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but Anna, the ultimate good girl, has always had the advantage of her angel side to balance the darkness within. It isn't until she turns 16 and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. He's the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.

Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?

Members Reviews:

Eh...

Alright so this might be a bit schizophrenic... Sweet Evil is one of those books that starts out pretty strong and just when you think its going to elevate it takes a serious dive. I think this happens because the author wants to leave us hanging for her second installment (which I really HATE btw.)

This is a unique take on the Angel stories as its pretty close to what the Bible teaches. The most interesting bit being that God is actually involved. How many Angel books have you read where the "Angels" don't even believe in God? The answer is a lot. Unique for the win.

I really liked our bad boy, and I mostly liked our "good girl" heroine. Although, I definitely liked her better when she was misbehaving. By the end of the book I kind of wanted to push her off look-out peek. Though I can't be sure if that is the character or the narrator.

All and all this book was more then a wee bit annoying in its lack of progress. There is barely any action and freaking nothing gets resolved. NOTHING....

So if you don't mind some pretty gory imagery and LOTS unresolved teen angst then give this one a go. It really is unique in its genre.

Fantastic Book !!

Would you listen to Sweet Evil again? Why?

Yes i would great story line and great romance that you'd want to hear again !

Who was your favorite character and why?

hmm i do love all of them ...kai but i have to say i come to like him more in the second book sweet peril :D

Which scene was your favorite?

when anna and kai go on a road trip !

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES !!

Any additional comments?

an awesome series and you won't be disappointed !

I am a sucker for Bad Boys!

I really enjoyed this book including the narrator! As I said, I am all over bad boy books and this one... Kaiden, just couldn't get any badder! The son of a fallen angel, drummer of a band on top of speaking with an English Accent? I was done for!

Also, Anna's sweet girl personality didn't come off as self-righteous or snobby, but there were a few times where I felt she did get a little "preachy". Other than that I thought the characters, 1st and 2nd drew me in quick. I would have loved to see more Kopano.. maybe the sequel will have him? I hope so!

I don't think I would classify this as a teen book. With all the sex, drugs and some language, I wouldn't want my teens reading it until they were at least 17.

Surprisingly good!

What did you love best about Sweet Evil?

I thought the story was fairly original.

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Title: Sapphire Blue

Subtitle: The Ruby Red Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Kerstin Gier, Anthea Bell (translator)

Narrator: Marisa Calin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 884 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Gwens life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), shes been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.

At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an 18th century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute hes very warm indeed; the next hes freezing cold. Gwens not sure whats going on there, but shes pretty much destined to find out.

Members Reviews:

Pride and prejudice with a twist!

Great from start to finish. Had me at the edge of my seat! Magic, love, time travel, conspiracy.

For YA yet intriguing and complicated enough!

What a great time travel series! It is clearly for the YA reader but still intriguing and complicated enough to keep me going. I will certainly read the last one!

Gwynneth, in my opinion, is a realistic 16 year old, with her immaturity, naivety and interest in boys. I can relate to that. I remember that. Like yesterday, actually!

In contrast, Gideon is the complete opposite of a realistic 18 year old boy. However, I am pretty sure that is the point.

The story arc between book 1 and 2 was very smooth and brought the plot to exciting places! The characters time travel every day creating unique paradoxical conversations and situations. Gwyn meets the Count Saint Germain at a soiree and he tells her how happy he was about their conversation that took place yesterday. However, it was yesterday for him in the 18th century. It will be tomorrow for Gwyn in her own timeline. Awesome mind bending stuff!

Nice story, different and entertaining

Originally posted at: A Girl that Likes Books

Time aint nothing, but time. Its a verse with no rhyme, And it all come down to you

Why I read this book

During an Audible sale I acquired the firt book in this series, Ruby Red. I was pleasantly surprised with the story and hence I decided to continue with the trilogy.

What the book is about

After we left Gwen and Gideon in the last book learning to deal with each other and, in her case, learning about time travelling and its perils, Sapphire Blue opens with a bit more information about Paul and Lucy. While trying to learn more about the cronograph, learn the steps for dancing the minuet and trying to figure Guideon out, Gwen will find herself in the middle of an intrigue that has taken centuries to fully develop. What is it exactly that the Count of Saint Germain did and wants to do with the closing of the circle?

First impressions

While the prologue was quite a surprise, the first chapters of the book were a bit predictable. I enjoyed the adding of Xemerus, the ghost gargoyle, he was a funny and endearing character. As the book advanced however, I started having tiny surprises, actions and actors I did not expect to be put in place and so once again in the series it started slow to pick up by the end.

Final thoughts

This is by no means the best YA series I had ever read, but it is pretty good nonetheless.

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Title: Easy

Author: Tammara Webber

Narrator: Tara Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1198 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

A girl who believes trust can be misplaced, promises are made to be broken, and loyalty is an illusion.

A boy who believes truth is relative, lies can mask unbearable pain, and guilt is eternal.

Will what they find in each other validate their conclusions, or disprove them all?

Members Reviews:

Didn't Want to Stop Listening

I listened to this book in one day! I usually save books for when I'm traveling for work, but I couldn't wait. I think the summary is deliberately vague because it's too easy to give spoilers or miss the mark when describing this book. You feel invested in the characters from the start...It manages some difficult topics without being over-the-top. The narrator was a good choice - she managed college-aged voices very well and her male voices were fairly good. I actually loved this book (and not only because it was so inexpensive)!

Easy and Enjoyable Listen

I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I'm absolutely in love with YA /New Adult romance books and this one definitely delivered. There's some very serious subject matter in this book and the author did a good job of making it real and not glossed over. I would not suggest this one to the under 16 crowd. Overall this was an empowering book for young woman and it was a thoroughly enjoyable listen. There are some predictable parts (this is romance) but the story had a fresh feel to it.

I really didn't want this story to end and I had a hard time letting go of the characters.

5 stars!

Best book I've read all year!!

If you could sum up Easy in three words, what would they be?

Touching, enthralling, and deep?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lucas, because of how he acted during and in response to the incident involving Jacqueline.

Which scene was your favorite?

This one:

Not. Your. Fault."

I nodded again, holding onto his words like they were redemption.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!!

Any additional comments?

One of the best books I've ever read!!

Loved it, but don't think much was 'Easy' about it

STORY (new adult romance) - Easy is a contemporary romance which takes place on a college campus involving college students. There are some difficult issues and a lot going on besides just the romance...BUT...it is what it is, a college romance. I'm an adult with a grown child and it was still a great escape for me, but you may think differently. There's are classes, roommates, parties, fights, breakups, hookups, etc. Nevertheless, I loved it.

The story is told from Jacqueline's perspective. She is a music major who's just been dumped by her long-term boyfriend. She meets Lucas, who has kind of a bad-boy image, but he's noticed Jacqueline. He's sensitive, romantic, sexy...and complicated. They have some issues which must be overcome before they can have a relationship, but I won't spoil them in this review. I will say that I wouldn't have titled this book "Easy."

PERFORMANCE - She reads with good expression, and the "male" voice she gives Lucas is pretty good. Some of Jacqueline's female friends, however, sound a bit too bouncy or nasally for my personal taste. All in all, though, she does a good job.

OVERALL - This is Book 1 of the series, but it stands alone. I understand Book 2 tells the same story from Lucas' perspective and gives a bit more detail in some areas.

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Title: Finale

Subtitle: Hush, Hush, Book 4

Author: Becca Fitzpatrick

Narrator: Caitlin Greer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-12

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 471 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Fates unfurl in the gripping conclusion to the New York Times best-selling Hush, Hush saga.

Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen Angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning her back on him. And yet their biggest challenge lies ahead. Can their love survive a seemingly insurmountable divide? The lines are drawn, but it's unclear which sides have been taken. And in the end, will there be enough trust left to rebuild what has been broken?

Members Reviews:

I should have just bought the novel

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I am a big fan of this series and could not wait for the final book. While the story nicely wraps up the journey that Patch and Nora have traveled throughout the series, I was somewhat disappointed by the 2nd half of this book. I think that performance by the narrator may be to blame for that though.

What other book might you compare Finale to and why?

Gates of Paradise by Melissa De La Cruz also is the final book in a series that follows 2 characters that overcome an sacrifice a lot for love.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I will not purchase any other books narrated by Carlin Greer! She seems more concerned about proper pronunciation of the words than about what emotion is required to compel listeners to follow along. There are parts in the story where she makes Nora sound happy when facing situations that fans of this series will know are heartbreaking.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I am an avid reader. I've read over 100 books in the last year and have really enjoyed almost all of the 20+ audio books that I have purchased . With that said, it took me almost 3 months to listen to this entire audio book because every time I would play it, I found myself wishing I would have just gotten the ebook instead of wasting the money on the audio version !

great book

there are very few books I've read in which i wouldn't change one thing or another. this is definitely one of them. Great story amazing performance top notch

sad

I LOVE THE BOOKS I'M SAD ITS OVER!! I hope there will be more books

Pleasantly surpised

This was a cute paranormal series that was more keen on mystery more so then romance. It was very PG on the romance but the mystery factor kept everything interesting. This paranormal series are about battling races of Angels on earth. Fallen Angels from heaven are curse not to feel physical sensation on Earth, the only way Fallen Angels can have human sensation is to posses a race of fallen angel / human hybrid called the Nephilim. The Nephilim posses human sensation along with immortality and fallen angel strength. Fallen Angels seek out Nephilim when they turn 16 years old to make them swear an oath of fealty to the Angel so that 2 weeks out of the year the fallen angel can posses the Nephilim like a parasite and gain human sensation. Nora Grey didn't have much invested in the war until she procured a fallen angel boyfriend Patch and was made a pure blood Nephilim by her biological father that was the leader of the Nephilim army that Nora inherited upon his death. What is Nora to do?

very fun listening and credit worthy

great reading for young girls, teenage years.

great narrator, not a series I would listen to again. young reading.

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Title: Death and the Girl Next Door

Author: Darynda Jones

Narrator: Lorelei King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-02-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 771 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Darynda Jones, author of The New York Times best-selling series that began with First Grave on the Right, brings us Death and the Girl Next Door, a thrilling young adult novel garnering high praise and early buzz from major authors.

Ten years ago, Lorelei's parents disappeared without a trace. Raised by her grandparents and leaning on the support of her best friends, Lorelei is finally beginning to accept the fact that her parents are never coming home. For Lorelei, life goes on. High school is not quite as painful as she thinks it will be, and things are as normal as they can be.

Until the day the school's designated loner, Cameron Lusk, begins to stalk her, turning up where she least expects it, standing outside her house in the dark, night after night. Things get even more complicated when a new guy - terrifying, tough, sexy Jared Kovach - comes to school. Cameron and Jared instantly despise each other and Lorelei seems to be the reason for their animosity. What does Jared know about her parents? Why does Cameron tell Jared he can't have Lorelei? And what will any of them do when Death comes knocking for real?

Thrilling, sassy, sexy, and inventive, Darynda Jones' first foray into the world of teens will leave readers eager for the next installment.

Members Reviews:

PG-13 version of Darynda's snarky writing

4 1/2 Stars

I love the fact that Darynda has decided to write a YA series. There are so many of us that LOVE the Charley Davidson series, but since it is a little graphic in places, it's not really appropriate for younger teens to read. Death and the Girl Next Door, the first book in the Darklight series is perfect for those who want a PG-13 version of Darynda's snarky writing. But with a new series there is the obvious drawback - having to wait months until the next installment.

Being a Darynda Jones fangirl, I dove head first into Death and the Girl Next Door with the unwavering knowledge that I was going to LOVE every page. Now that I have finished the book I can officially say, I loved it - but not every last page. There is a point (about midway) when the forward momentum of the story seemed to stall a bit. This doesn't last for long before the pace picks up again. Just when I had pretty much figured out what was going on, another layer got added to the story! This made the end of the book hard to deal with - not because the story didn't have an awesome cliffhanger, but it made it hard BECAUSE there was an awesome cliffhanger.

Let me not forget about the narrator, Lorelei King. What can I say? Darynda Jones and Lorelei King make an awesome pair!! I can't imagine any of her books narrated by anyone else.

*Sigh* I am not going to dwell on the fact that I have to wait five months until Death, Doom and Detention, I am just going to start counting the days until Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet is released.

Recommended

First, Lorelei King does a wonderful job, as always, as narrator. I think I could listen to her read almost anything!

I really like the Charley Davidson series, and was curious as to how Darynda Jones would do in a book for younger readers.