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Emma Drawdy

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Surprise Ending

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

Reviewed: 03-17-25

The majority of the time I am able to predict the ending. And although I got some of it right, there was a surprise twist that I did not see coming. I liked the narrator in this book, unsure why others had a problem with her. She did a great job she voices that matched each character. The storyline also keeps you interested from the start. It’s not my favorite McFadden book, but it’s up there.

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Not the best

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

Reviewed: 02-28-25

I’ve read all of Hendrix’s books & this is my least favorite. The premise was original but the plot became predictable. The story had a snail paced start. Also, I understand the choice of narrator, but she wasn’t good. Had to speed it up, plus it was just bad “acting”.

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Surprisingly good

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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: 01-10-25

I am usually able to determine the end pretty quickly but this had so many twists!

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Just OK

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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: 10-24-24

I had to stop around story 6. The author uses the same structure in every story. Plots are good but becomes predictable; same concepts & basic ending for them all.

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Just Ok

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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: 06-30-24

I agree with most of the reviews. The story was okay. The writer is obviously not from the US and knows nothing about Georgia. Used British words for things like vacation (holiday) or college (University). The narrator has a horrible Southern accent that can give you a headache from cringing. This is the 3rd book I’ve listened to where the author obviously does not research the location where there story is set.

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Teen Love Story

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

Reviewed: 06-25-24

Sweet story. Need to get past that the writer has probably never been to a FL beach bc the descriptors include cliffs, coves, and rocky beaches. Overall the narrator does a good job and the story holds your interest.

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It gets better

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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: 05-29-24

The plot is unique with some tense moments. You do have to get past so many mispronunciations. The worst being the pronunciation of library as “liberry”. The good news is that for book 2, someone had the narrator learn the correct pronunciation.

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Unique story

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

Reviewed: 01-05-24

Unique story line. This is my 2nd book by this author and I will definitely read a 3rd.

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Unique

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

Reviewed: 11-27-23

This book has a very unique plot. With most books, I tend to predict the ending and that results in a boring ending. This book had plenty of surprises. The ending had me wanting more. Perhaps a (pre)sequel? Those stating they did not like the daughter character, or husband, missed the main character development and the end would not make sense without them and the background on the family. The narrator nailed the voice of the main character and did a great job in making sure the daughter was annoying. The story line makes you doubt your own thoughts and predictions as the main character doubts herself. I will listen to this one again.

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Do not bother

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-01-23

Skip this book. The narrator is awful. His interpretation of voices is not great. Especially Loretta who sounds like a 90 yr old smoker.
The story line is boring and very slow. It adds nothing to the series.

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