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A. Rochelle

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Whoa Nelly!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-04-23

This story was mind-blowing on so many levels. I just finished and I’m going to need some time to ruminate… Don’t listen to the reviews claiming this is man-hating, feministic sludge - just come take a listen for yourself 😉
Bravo, Kirsten Miller! And, as always, perfect narration by January LaVoy!

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Not my favorite…

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-29-22

Not my favorite NR novel and definitely not my favorite narrator - the storyline started off good and then went flat. The narrator didn’t help, with her almost mechanical speech.
I wouldn’t recommend this title.

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I Loved It!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-05-22

So cute and sweet, I couldn’t wait to keep listening!
Thank you, Audible, for gifting us with free titles like this one, the Audible Plus catalog is a great way to extend my credits.
Now onto downloading the second title (free!!) in this series!

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Enjoyable!

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-23-22

I really enjoyed this title, even though I suspected “who-dunnit” early on, it didn’t take away from the suspense, there were still so many dots to connect. The story was engaging and held my attention the whole way through!

The narration was great, the dialogue in the interview scenes with the detective were odd, they seemed very rehearsed and unnatural, but those were few and far in between so were not too bothersome. I don’t mind a multicast of narrators either, and it wasn’t overly dramatized.

This was my first time with this author, I was not disappointed! Worth the listen!

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AMAZING! UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-15-22

I finished this listen in less than 24 Hours, it was just so captivating! This was my first book by Mary Kubica, I’m excited for more from this author.

There are so many aspects of this book that will stay with me forever, and images that the author created that I will never forget. And having had a terrible experience with L&D of my last baby, I found comfort in Meredith’s character and now wish I had had a Doula (a small aspect of the story, but one that touched me deeply).

Local Woman Missing is full of twists, and the end is not what you expect, but oh the thrill of the ride! Highly recommend!

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Gore Fest

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-12-22

I like more of a paranormal type of horror story, this is sci-fi GORE. If you’re into people being ripped apart and mutilated than this is for you! I had to skip through some scenes because it just became too much.

The narrator was pretty good, he had great energy, however I didn’t care much for the voices he created for the human characters, they were a bit whiny.

Overall - not terrible but not really my cup of tea.

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Oddly familiar, couldn’t wait for it to be over…

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-09-22

Our main character is also the narrator, told in the
first person. I am not sure whether the author’s writing is to blame or if the narrator is to blame, but our main character is melodramatic and honestly, quite stupid.
She is supposed to be believed as some kind of heroine, which is laughable.

I was so bored by this story, I just kept hoping it would end soon. The last few hours were the most interesting part, and even if we considered the majority of the story to be rated a 1 for interest, the last few hours would maybe be a 2.5

There were strange similarities to Netflix’s “Archive 81”, although both stories are, overall, very different.

Based on this title, I am not interested in reading/listening to any more of Riley Sager‘s books, nor do I desire to listen to Dylan Moore narrate. To make it through this book without losing my mind, I had to set the speed at 1.3

Not a fan!

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Brilliant & Captivating!!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-11-22

WOW!!! I loved this book SO MUCH, I am in absolute awe of Andy Weir’s writing talent. This was one of the most brilliant stories I think I’ve ever “read”, seriously, it’s THAT good. And Ray Porter, bravo!!
This book captivated my interest from start to finish, I laughed, I cried, and I laughed some more. It touches your heart and brings out an excitement that most stories can’t even tap into.
I am officially a huge fan of this author. This was my first book by him and now I am excited to check out all of his writings.
There truly is something special about a first person narration, especially when your character is experiencing something out-of-this-world (literally).
If you want an adventure you’ll never forget, than take a ride on the Hail Mary, you won’t regret it!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5 STARS ISN’T ENOUGH!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Incredibly Slow but Enjoyable

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-18-22

If you have the patience for a sloooow burn than you may enjoy this story like I did. Although not my favorite, I don’t mind an occasional snail-paced story.

If this were made into a movie I think it would become a classic like The Color Purple or Driving Miss Daisy.

There’s not a lot to digest in this title, it’s just one that you let flow over you. It’s sad but not depressing, there’s turmoil but it’s not overwhelming, there’s a twinge of fantasy, but you just accept it “as is” for the character effected. It flows like honey, which is appropriate to the title, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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LOVED IT!!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-16-22

I found this story to be so relatable, the characters very much likable (save for a few), and the narration was terrific!
How is it relatable, you ask? Going against the flow of what is socially acceptable to remain true to yourself. It’s not easy, most just go with the flow to avoid conflict, but those who choose to push for what they believe in/desire have many obstacles to overcome. This story struck me deep down as I found myself connecting with the main character’s emotions as she fought for what she desired most. It also made me think about, with great appreciation, what the women before us went through to carve the way for the women’s rights that we now have.
Moira Quirk did an amazing job, I was never confused of who was speaking and I actually forgot that she was the only narrator. I was able to just immerse myself into the story, which was nice.
This was my first time with this author and I’m very pleased, I’m going to go look right now at their other titles. Thank you, C. Polk!

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