
Teach Me to Prey
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Narrated by:
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Melody Muzljakovich
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By:
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Samantha Jacobey
About this listen
In this standalone thriller, Jason Truitt and his friends have gotten their way for years. Deceit, sex, and foul play aren't normally covered in the curriculum, but they're doing whatever it takes to get under Becky Stewart's skin. When one of the boys turns up dead, it's a race against time to save the others. A stunning story that will get your heart racing and leave you breathless by the end.
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The story starts with three boys trying to get Rebecca to quit. This is her first year teaching seniors and she is determined to not be pushed around. When her complaints to her supervisor about these troublesome kids isn't handled, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Her idea is to scare them into behaving. But when the boys start turning up dead can she prove her innocence?
I loved this book. It is a great coming of age book. I loved seeing the growth of the characters. I couldn't put it down. I loved that I couldn't figure out all of the twists and turns in this story. It kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. If you like thrillers you will love Teach me to Prey.
Great audio book!
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Would you listen to Teach Me to Prey again? Why?
I wouldn't rule it out - the book is intentionally mysterious, so listening to it a second time to go, "Oh, so that's what that meant!" could be fun. Listening to Melody Muzljakovich's engaging character portrayals is also worth hearing again.How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
The story itself is enjoyable and, as mentioned in the review headline, thought-provoking at parts. Our protagonist, Rebecca, finds herself upriver without a paddle much of the story as everything that should go right winds up going wrong. Characters make mistakes, and consequences are reaped, leading readers to wonder just how far one could or should go to exact justice or - dare we say it - revenge. That said, the ending can feel a bit hard to swallow at parts; "good" actions are taken that would raise a few eyebrows in real life, the unveiling of the killer feels a little anticlimactic, and, in this man's opinion, a few of the story's moral quandaries feel a bit unresolved by the end (i.e., careless actions generate initial consequences, but we never really get a sense for how that will affect the characters down the road). More of an introduction (or even just implication) of the killer's identity may have come across better.Have you listened to any of Melody Muzljakovich’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
As a voice actor and audiobook narrator myself, I have crossed paths and worked with Melody Muzljakovich in prior projects, though this is the first of her audiobooks I've listened to. She's been a talented, engaging voice artist in these projects, and she's no less talented in this audiobook. The characters stand out in this reading.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
While I wouldn't describe the story in its entirety as particularly "moving," one of the most thought-provoking, well-written moments comes early in Rebecca's pregnancy (which I figure is not a spoiler, as it's in the book's description) as she struggles with a certain hard decision. Not all stories bother to show both sides of the dilemma so objectively or humanly, and I feel this moment was written well.Any additional comments?
A good read (or listen, as it were) for anyone with an interest in romance stories, particularly those with an element of suspense or mystery. Certain elements can feel a little "much," if you catch my meaning, but the story remains enjoyable nonetheless. Melody does a great job with the characters.Thought-provoking, romantic, a tad unbelievable
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Teach me to Prey is a novella about a young teacher teaching 9th grade High School kids. The kids are bullying their teacher and the teacher seems to be an easy prey. It's all a game and you're in for a lot of twists and turns and other unbeliavable things.
The book didn't seem realistic to me at all and I didn't like the protagonist at all. A teacher is supposed to be more mature than her students, but she's actually acting like a 5 grader in many situations. I didn't really care for the other characters as well and the book goes back and forth in time - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't - and it really didn't work here.
The narrator Melody Muzljakovich did a great job and her voice is matching the characters. Her narration was very emotional and she's the reason I kept listening. The only problem I had is that she started yelling (after a minor pause) when I didn't expect it, but she got me through every emotion the characters felt, so she deserves 4 stars.
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review*
I didn't get this concept
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This was an ok story, and really puts into perspective what teachers go through. However, none of the characters had any redeeming qualities, and everyone acted spoiled and bratty. Also, I don't know if I would consider this story a "romance", a suspense, "yes" but "romance" no.
Some spoilers/teasers:
Teach me to Prey is a suspenseful story regarding some High school students who turn to bullying their teacher instead of other students. When they push her to far, she decides to get even; however, her attempt ends up back firing on her. As she deals with aftermath of her short lived revenge, she manages to make it to the end of the year for graduation with no other issues. But after graduation, Becky, makes more bad decisions, and agrees to go on a date with one of her ex 18 year old student, but little does she know this is all a game.
Melody Muzljakovich's did a FABULOUS job narrating this story! You could easily identify and feel the different emotions the characters were experiencing, as the narrator performed the wide range of emotions like anger, sadness, despair, hurt etc. The performance was stunning, and the female characters were excellent! I hope to hear more from this narrator. Kudos!
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Suspenseful, and Fast Paced Story!
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AWESOME!
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the narration was great except there was lots of loud yelling. I found myself turning the volume down and up, down and up. other than that the narration was fabulous. I thought she did a great job.
not what I expected
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What A Great Story.
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What did you like best about this story?
'Teach Me To Prey'. I found myself not wanting to put this aside, .. I just wanted to know what was going on. I have found a new respect for the teaching profession. Our leading lady, Becky (Rebecca) Stewart, finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation when two of her former students are found murdered and a third missing,,,and the suspense beginWhat does Melody Muzljakovich bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She did great with the narrationTeach me to prey
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Great Read
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Teach me to prey...catchy title
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