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Title: Under Rose-Tainted Skies

Author: Louise Gornall

Narrator: Phoebe Strole

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-03-17

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Norah has agoraphobia and OCD. When groceries are left on the porch, she can't step out to get them. Struggling to snag the bags with a stick, she meets Luke. He's sweet and funny, and he just caught her fishing for groceries. Because of course he did.

Norah can't leave the house, but can she let someone in? As their friendship grows deeper, Norah realizes Luke deserves a normal girl. One who can lie on the front lawn and look up at the stars. One who isn't so screwed up.

Listeners themselves will fall in love with Norah in this poignant, humorous, and deeply engaging portrait of a teen struggling to find the strength to face her demons.

Members Reviews:

Perfection

Great story! Perfect Narration!

Great story! Perfect Narration!

Great story! Perfect Narration!

A must read Mental Health book!

#OwnVoices

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Title: Perfekt Order

Subtitle: The re Saga, Book 1

Author: S.T. Bende

Narrator: Dara Rosenberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-17

Publisher: S.T. Bende

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

All's fair when you're in love with War.

For 17-year-old Mia Ahlstrom, a world ruled by order is the only world she allows. A lifetime of chore charts, to-do lists, and study schedules have helped earn her a spot at Redwood State University's engineering program. And while her five-year plan includes finding her very own happily-evah-aftah, years at an all-girls boarding school left her feeling woefully unprepared for keg parties and co-ed extracurricular activities. So nothing surprises her more than catching the eye of Tyr Fredriksen at her first college party. The imposing Swede is arrogantly charming, stubbornly overprotective, and runs hot-and-cold in ways that defy reason...until Mia learns that she's fallen for the Norse god of War; an immortal battle deity hiding on Midgard (Earth) to protect a valuable Asgardian treasure from a feral enemy. With a price on his head, Tyr brings more than a little excitement to Mia's rigidly controlled life. Choosing Tyr may be the biggest distraction - or the greatest adventure - she's ever had.

Members Reviews:

Not bad but not really worth the audio

The book might be better if just read instead of listened to but I just kept getting annoyed because the girl narrating the book says every single sentence with the most dramatic tone Ive ever heard in a book. I dont know if she didnt like it and was being sarcastic or just overplaying but even casual sentences are read over the top.

Deep South Lingo Really Hits The Spot

Would you listen to Perfekt Order again? Why?

Yes. Every so often. It is entertaining.

What other book might you compare Perfekt Order to and why?

Runes, by Ednah Walters. The Norse mythology helps draw an interesting parallel.

Which character as performed by Dara Rosenberg was your favorite?

Mia. She is funny, multi-faceted, and perfect.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Tur's potential death.

Any additional comments?

Funny and entertaining...

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Title: Teach Me to Forget

Author: Erica M. Chapman

Narrator: Bailey Carr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

Ellery wants to die. Nothing is going right. Her younger sister is dead, and her family is in shambles. But on the day that she tries to end it all, even the gun won't work. When she tries to return it, she's intercepted by a security guard who also happens to be a boy in one of her classes, Colter Sawyer. Colter recognizes Ellery's desperation and begins working hard to earn her trust. Why does this cute boy care about my worthless life? Ellery wonders. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Colter has very good reasons for his vigilance - deep personal reasons. And whether Ellery likes it or not, he won't let go.

Critic Reviews:

"In this stunningly brave and necessary debut, Erica M. Chapman takes us on a journey to the edge and back - exploring grief, depression, and suicide with candor, insight, and above all, hope." (Amber Smith, New York Times best-selling author of The Way I Used to Be).

"A beautifully crafted, dark, and heartbreaking look at depression and suicide. Ellery's story is needed and necessary; Chapman is a writer to watch." (Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times best-selling author of Girl in Pieces)

Members Reviews:

Darkly Romantic

Love this book!!!

It's a stark reminder of what it is to be innocent, lost, and naked.

Surprisingly NOT depressing

I was a little weary about this one because I was worried it would be super depressing, despite other's reviews stating that it wasn't. I actually really enjoyed the way the author portrayed the main character's stubborn nature and extreme determination to end her life in order to 'balance' out what she thought she was responsible for. I genuinely believe that there are many people in this world that deal with similar struggles, and this book did a good job of expressing that struggle through Ellery's story.

Ellery's sister died at a very young age, but Ellery does not express how or why, only that she feels responsible and wants to end her own life. Throughout the book, she does not come out and say what happened (until the very end of course), but it is made clear that it was enough to make her feel extremely guilty. It was enough to want to end her life. I think this book brings to light just how much goes on in a suicidal person's head that no one else knows about, not even family members or close friends. Many people, including myself, have had a friend or loved one end his or her life when no one was even aware that the desire was there.

While this book is about suicide, I think it manages to stay away from uber-depressing and actually brings to light a lot of aspects of suicide that most people wouldn't normally feel comfortable talking about. I thoroughly enjoyed Chapman's writing style and would read another one of her books for sure. I really liked her raw, poetic style and thoroughly understood the feelings and emotions she described. The narrator was also very good. I like that she was able to do boys/mens voices without sounding like she was growling into the microphone like some other performers. All around good read/listen.

Tear jerker

This is so worth the listen. It's an amazing story. Anyone that's ever had loss in their life, guilt, and suicidal thoughts could find hope here.

Just not very good.

Didnt really enjoy this story at all, I really wanted to but it was TOO melodramatic and a pretty bad reflection of mental health.

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Title: The Nerdy and the Dirty

Author: B. T. Gottfred

Narrator: Julia Whelan, B. T. Gottfred, Kirby Heyborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

His classmates may consider him a nerd, but Benedict Pendleton knows he's destined for great things. All he has to do is find a worthy girlfriend, and his social station will be secured. Sure, Benedict is different - but that's what he likes about himself.

Pen Lupo is sick and tired of hiding who she is. On the outside Pen is popular, quiet, and deferential to her boyfriend. On the inside, however, Pen is honest, opinionated - and not sure that she's quite like other girls. Do they have urges like she does?

When fate intervenes, Pen and Benedict end up at the same vacation resort for winter break. Despite their differences, the two are drawn together. But is there such a thing as happily ever after for this unlikely pair?

With an afterword read by the author.

Members Reviews:

I'm an adult, reading YA fiction...

The story is cute and I appreciate that the author incorporates sexuality and consent into the narrative. Teenagers deserve to know they aren't freaks for being horny little beasts and that consent is sexy. However, the acknowledgements portion of the book was dumb and confusing.

I love it!

It was a great storyline, I loved the main characters. So captured by this story. I hope there will someday be a sequel.

The predictable unpredictability

The story itself was predictable but it made you think of things you usually don't think about

Good

It's definitely aimed towards teenagers that are discovering themselves. It's not called The Needy and the Dirty for no reason. There's a good bit of sex involved , and there's talk of masturbation. The characters face some awkward moments that would make anyone catch second-hand embarrassment. The narration was good. Overall a good read. I enjoyed the main characters.

This book was great...obviously (wink wink) :)

I usually don't read YA books, but if its narrated by Julia Whelan, then I'll have to read it because it'll be good...and also the story sounded good!

This book was so real as to what 'socially challenged ' kiddos are like. I liked the storyline, characters, and dialogue.

Fantastic book! I wish the author had more books!

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Title: I'll Be Yours

Author: Jenny B. Jones

Narrator: Laura Darrell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-16

Publisher: Sweet Pea Productions

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

She's the coach's brilliant daughter, clueless about love. He's the dethroned football star, ready to teach Romance 101. When dark secrets and sparks collide, there's no playbook for what happens next.

The day Andrew Levin arrives at Washington High, Harper O'Malley knows he'll make the perfect starter boyfriend. The school's newest band geek is totally in Harper's league, yet completely out of this late-bloomer's reach. Between fitting in with a new family, scoring the first chair in band, and rescuing dogs for the local animal shelter, Harper's never had the opportunity to hone her dating skills. But even though Harper's love life is far from perfect, she's got the perfect plan.

Harper knows she's insane to agree to tutor Ridley Estes, a notorious heartbreaker and the star of her high school's football team - but in exchange, he's offered to school her in the game of love. Just when she sees promise with her crush, a football scandal rocks her family, her town, and Ridley's entire future. Harper suddenly has everything to lose - her family, friends, and even her heart. When the dust of the scandal settles, nothing will be the same, including the girl who asked the most popular jock to teach her about love.

Members Reviews:

Unquestionably 5 Stars!!!

When I read the first two chapters of this book, I had to stop and put it down because I knew heartbreak and devastation was ahead. So I waited days before picking it up again. But I am SO glad I did. This book was real and raw and beautiful. But so we're the truths revealed and the lessons of forgiveness and love. I absolutely love Harper and Ridley and wouldn't mind an O'Malley update down the road. Unquestionably 5 Stars!!!

loved it

loved this book. enjoyed the reading of it and the storyline, I would recommend it.

Good story, not so good narration

I really enjoyed the story as I am a big fan of Jenny B Jones. While I am new to audiobooks I felt that I didn't enjoy the story as much because of the narrator. Her southern accent was not consistent from character to character and was not believable. I did enjoy the story but almost gave up on it a few times.

LOVED this book

There is so much depth to the characters and story. My new favorite book. I'm going to check out the other books from this author.

Great Story!

Great story about unconditional love, forgiveness, redemption and that past experiences don't need to define us. Narrator was great too.

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Title: First Year

Subtitle: The Black Mage, Book 1

Author: Rachel E. Carter

Narrator: Melissa Moran

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-16

Publisher: Clean Reads

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 170 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

For 15-year-old Ryiah the choice has always been easy. Become a warrior and leave the boring confines of her lowborn life behind. Set to enroll in the School of Knighthood on the eve of her next birthday, plans suddenly shift when her twin brother discovers powers. Hoping that hers will soon follow, she enrolls with Alex at the Academy instead - the realm's most notorious war school for those with magic.

Yet when she arrives, Ry finds herself competing against friend and foe for one of the exalted apprenticeships. Every "first-year" is given a trial year to prove their worth - and no amount of hard work and drive will guarantee them a spot. It seems like everyone is rooting for her to fail - and first and foremost among them Prince Darren, the school prodigy who has done nothing but make life miserable since she arrived.

When an accidental encounter leads Ryiah and Darren to an unlikely friendship, she is convinced nothing good will come of it. But the lines become blurred when she begins to improve - and soon she is a key competitor for the faction of Combat. Still, nothing is ever as it seems - and when the world comes crashing down around her, Ry is forced to place faith in the one thing she can believe in - herself. Will it be enough?

Members Reviews:

So much awesome and only 1 story

I loved listening to Melissa Moran narrate this story. She gave such emotion and so much excitement to the story is was wonderful. I loved Ryiah's trials and battles thought the mage school. There was so much awesomeness packed into 1 story I don't know how they did it. There was a wonderful fantasy world to escape into and so awesomely done its hard to believe that it isn't just another view on history. There is so much about this story I enjoyed I can't even name it all without just reading you the book myself and no way would I do the amazing job that Melissa did narrating.

awesome!!!

I cannot wait to hear the sequels!! thank you audible books! I would recommend this

A Great YA Novel And Promising Start To A Series

First Year: The Black Mage Book 1 is an excellent YA novel about twins, Ryiah and Alex. The two set out to join a prestigious mage academy, but the road to becoming an accomplished mage is not easy. The Academy has a brutal weeding out process that takes power, talent, and a strong will to survive.

First Year seems to be more about Ryiah than Alex. The mage academy teaches three types of magic, alchemy, healing magic known as restoration, and combat. Ryiah, who wants to become a combat mage, has her work cut out for her. Surprisingly, author Rachel E. Carter didnt make either Ryiah or Alex particularly skillful. Both children are perennially at the bottom of their classes, but they somehow manage to hang on.

There are other studentssupporting characters that are likable and not so likable, but definitely not one dimensional. First Year is all about the weeding out process just to earn the right to become mage apprentices. Although that isnt a whole lot of plot, enough happens in book one to feel like a full length novel without feeling like the novel was padded to reach its length.

Narrator Melissa Moran did a great job bringing the Ms. Carters words to life. She also has a pleasant sounding voice that sounds age appropriate to the characters. Her male character voices werent bad either.

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Title: Midnight Hour

Subtitle: A Shadow Falls Novel

Author: C.C. Hunter

Narrator: Katie Schorr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-16

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

After captivating millions across the globe, the Shadow Falls saga reaches its final - and most unforgettable - chapter yet! Prepare to fall in love all over again.

Being a dyslexic witch is a curse in itself, but Miranda Kane's time at Shadow Falls has helped her harness her magical powers. Now, just as she's finally mastered them and is preparing to graduate with her friends, a near-death experience threatens to ruin it all.

Miranda awakens in the hospital with a mysterious tattoo that no one can explain. As she struggles to make sense of it - and questions her feelings for a certain irresistible shape-shifter and a hot new guy - the strange markings begin to spread all over her body, leaving her desperate to find answers. But before she can solve that problem, a new one arises: her sister is missing.

Has her sister been kidnapped? Miranda will risk her life to find out. Will she live to share the day she's worked so hard for with her friends? When the clock strikes midnight, will Miranda make it to her graduation at Shadow Falls?

C. C. Hunter brings The Shadow Falls saga to a spectacular conclusion in this thrilling finale: Midnight Hour!

Members Reviews:

I'm going to miss this series!

I fell in love with this story and it's companion shadow falls. This is the last book in the series and i am going to miss the characters. If you have not started this series I recommend starting from the first shadow falls novel and reading them and the short stories in order suggested on goodreads.

What a great series

This is a great YA series. I am sorry it to s over. I will listen to this series again and again. I highly recommend this series to anyone YA and older. There are no heavy hot moments but the romance is there. This series is well written and very well narrated.

A fantastic ending to an awesome series.

I'll miss reading about the adventures of the three Musketeers lol!! Extremely enjoyable to listen to. Thanks

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Title: What Light

Author: Jay Asher

Narrator: Mandy Siegfried

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

From Jay Asher, number one New York Times best-selling author of Thirteen Reasons Why, comes a romance that will break your heart but soon have you believing in love again....

"A beautiful story of love and forgiveness." (Stephen Chbosky, New York Times best-selling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower)

Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon - it's a bucolic setting for a girl to grow up in, except that every year they pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lot for the season. So Sierra lives two lives: her life in Oregon and her life at Christmas. And leaving one always means missing the other.

Until this particular Christmas, when Sierra meets Caleb, and one life eclipses the other.

By reputation, Caleb is not your perfect guy: Years ago he made an enormous mistake and has been paying for it ever since. But Sierra sees beyond Caleb's past and becomes determined to help him find forgiveness and maybe redemption. As disapproval, misconceptions, and suspicions swirl around them, Caleb and Sierra discover the one thing that transcends all else: true love.

What Light is a love story that's moving and life affirming and completely unforgettable.

Members Reviews:

I Wanted To Like This Story

I usually don't seem to end up liking books I pre-order, even though this was hyped from buzzfeed books. I'm not sure if it's the Christmas theme, the whiny narrator, or the lack of depth coming from the author who wrote 13 Reasons Why. I think I was expecting deeper characters with a deeper romance coming from Jay Asher. This book is relatively short compared to others, and I'm having a hard time finishing it. I finished 2 other books and will possibly finish 3 or more before ever finishing this one.

Enjoyable from the start to the finish

If you're looking for a light listen with a feel-good tone, this is the audio book for you. The characters are developed and enjoyable and the narrator is captivating. Perfect holiday listen

What Plot?

I'm giving this book 2 stars because I didn't hate it. I actually enjoyed listening to most of it. It was only when I got to the end that I realized I had been lured into a false sense of enjoyment.

Because this book was an utter waste of time.

Seriously nothing happens. I kept waiting for the twist or the climax or any kind of actual event, but alas, there was none.

Cute story; great narration

I thought this story was cute. It started off a little slow, but once Sierra met Caleb, I couldn't stop listening. The narrator was perfect for this story.

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Title: Moon Chosen

Subtitle: Tales of a New World

Author: P. C. Cast

Narrator: Caitlin Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-16

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 184 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best-selling author P. C. Cast brings us a new epic fantasy set in a world where humans, their animal allies, and the earth itself has been drastically changed. A world filled with beauty and danger and cruelty.

Mari is an Earth Walker, heir to the unique healing powers of her Clan; but she has cast her duties aside...until she is chosen by a special animal ally, altering her destiny forever. When a deadly attack tears her world apart, Mari reveals the strength of her powers and the forbidden secret of her dual nature as she embarks on a mission to save her people. It is not until Nik, the son of the leader from a rival dominating clan, strays across her path that Mari experiences something she has never felt before.

Now darkness is coming, and with it a force more terrible and destructive than the world has ever seen, leaving Mari to cast the shadows from the earth. By forming a tumultuous alliance with Nik, she must make herself ready. Ready to save her people. Ready to save herself and Nik. Ready to embrace her true destiny and obliterate the forces that threaten to destroy them all.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

Simply Beautiful

I liked this books a lot. It's different from anything else I've read! Really good!

Great Book

Wonderfully developed characters with a strong being for a new series. Can't wait for the next one. The narration is strong and well done also.

loved it!

I can't wait for the sequel. The scene had been set and we're in for another great adventure by P.C. Cast.

a new favorite

I love the unique originality of the story. No matter which part of the book I was on, I was left wanting more.

Another wonderful story by an amazing Author!!!!!!

Great Author.

Great plot.

Great narrator.

Definitely will listen to again!

what more can I say? What more do I need to say?

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Title: The Midnight Star

Subtitle: Young Elites, Book 3

Author: Marie Lu

Narrator: Lannon Killea, Carla Corvo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 206 votes

Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship

Publisher's Summary:

The thrilling finale to the New York Times best-selling Young Elites series from "hit factory" Marie Lu.

There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen.

Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She's turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. The darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy all she's gained.

When a new danger appears, Adelina's forced to revisit old wounds, putting not only herself at risk but every Elite. In order to preserve her empire, Adelina and her Roses must join the Daggers on a perilous quest - though this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger.

Number one New York Times best-selling author Marie Lu concludes Adelina's story with this haunting and hypnotizing final installment to the Young Elites series.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful ending to a wonderful trilogy.

It really all makes sense in the end, and resonated beautifully. Don't pass up on this trilogy! The world and characters are remarkable, up untill the very last page.

Worst Book 3 EVER!!!

I don't usually react this way to a series I've read and enjoyed, from an author I like. But this book made no sense. It felt completely disjointed, with absolutely no resolution to all the main story lines - just dumb gimmicks to explain away everything that happened in books 1&2. I feel cheated. I've invested time listening to this series - I even re-listened to the first two books prior to this one. And now I wish I hadn't bothered.

the worst one in the trilogy

in my opinion this was the worst book in the trilogy. The voice acting was grating. I would say even more grating then it was in the first book. the second book was probably the best not only in terms of writing but in terms of the voice acting as well. honestly everything about this particular installment was a bit of a letdown.

Heart wrenching ending

Great series but the ending, really? Nooo. I won't give it away, you must read.

The true end of greatness

The story moves from darkness to light. Marie Lu has created a great myth worthy of Greek scrolls. Highly recommend this series.