How it drew me in and kept my attention.

When one character was speaking that was the one I favored. It kept changing as they all are compelling, flawed, beautiful in spirit and love.

So rare that an author can narrate this well. Loved it.

Complex story line which surprised me as I thought it might be the standard 3 generation cook book variety but it was wonderful to listen to and original.

Great story. Well written. Really well read. I ended up listening nonstop from beginning to end. That happens only with the greats. This would be an excellent travel listen

The story is wonderful and the writing is beautiful. The author is also a very good reader, changing her voice slightly for the different perspectives. This is a great book about strong women. This is my first Jackson book and I have already put her others on the wish list! I like a good story, but I also need good writing and interesting language and this has it all!

Normaly when I see an audio book narrated by the author I view it with trepidation. Sometimes they are good, but most times not so much. However, this author brings her characters to life with her narration. Wish she would narrate books witten by other authors. This was a very good story also.

Joshilyn Jackson writes Southern women’s fiction and she does it well. Her books are funny and full of brassy women but have a core of heartache and pain at their centers. This book is no exception. A Grown Up Kind of Pretty focuses on the Slocumb women (Jenny, Liza and Mosey)—all of whom have a secret or two. When a small grave is dug up in the backyard, it sets off a chain of events that leads to a new kind of understanding between them—while also putting their future at risk. If you’re already a Joshilyn Jackson fan, this continues her winning streak. If you’ve not read any of her books before, this is a great place to start. It gives you a sense of Jackson’s writing style and introduces you to some of her more memorable characters. (That Liza!)

Not concentrating at the start of the book caused me to miss the chapter headings and the fact that i was listening to the three generations one after the other..............once I started to concentrate I was completely engrossed as the story unfurled. Joshilyn Jackson knows how to spin a good yarn and while I preferred Catherine Taber as a narrator( Gods in Alabama) I was engrossed in the story right until the end.
You don't need to be a Southerner to enjoy this book, this tale resonates with so many cultures and so many generations. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good story with a few twists and engrossing characters.................

This is a good story. The female characters are flawed but likable and have a realistic slant on life. You feel like you could have known these characters and find yourself routing for them to have their happy ending. The author chooses to narrate her own work, which is a mistake, as she does not have the voice for it.

The story was a good one.

No I hate to say it but that is what I did find difficult. Usually a reader will differentiate the characters with a slight or great change of voice. Not in this case, it was difficult at times to tell the characters apart when they all sound the same.

Great read! Enjoyed the story immensely!

I bought this on a whim knowing nothing about the author or the book, just that the premise sounded interesting. About an hour in I came back and put all of Ms. Jackson's books on my wishlist- she's the kind of writer/reader who tells a great story and someone I wanted to curl up and spend my entire day with.

Yes, not only was the story entertaining but the audio performance by the author was perfect.