Becoming Charlie

Part One

By: Kristie Haigwood

Narrated by: Melissa Moran

Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

My name is Charlie, and I'm invisible. Well, not literally, but until one of the most popular guys at Eden High saved my life, nobody even knew I existed. Sean Reese gave me more than my life back that night. He gave me friendship.

And maybe, just maybe, I can save him, too.

Will he still be my friend when he finds out my secret?

©2017 Kristie Haigwood (P)2018 Kristie Haigwood

Amazing story that sucks you in from the first line

I absolutely loved this audiobook. It was an amazing story that wasn’t predictable and kept you wanting to know more about Charlie and Sean. The narration was spot on filled with emotion and brought Charlie’s voice to life. I’ll be recommending this to my friends that listen and I can’t wait until the next part comes out.

Remember the drama of high school great reminder

This is my first from the author . I’ve never listened to a YA audio . But the blurb and the reminder and memory of being in High School I had to get it . Another bonus was Melissa Moran as the narrator .
This is told from Charlie’s point of view .
Charlie is starting the school year , in high school, Charlie feels left out , you wonder why , it’s because her body is not developed yet , she looks like a kid . You know how cruel high schoolers can be . She is signed out , she’s picked on .
Charley needs help but there is nobody there for her, She wishes she can catch someone’s eye .... mostly Sean , her secret crush . Sean actually helps her out at one point . After that Sean has a few questions for Charlie so she can see herself clearly .
This audio has lots of levels, drama and finding yourself .
Melissa was fantastic, strong voice , clear and she did all the emotions fantastic

Wonderful Story & Audible Listen🎧

This is a wonderful, young adult, coming of age story that is great for any age. Kristie Haigwood is a talented author and skilled writer. The storylines she created are original and interesting, her prologue hooked me right into this story then held my attention to the very end. I just adored the lead characters, Charlie and Sean and how good they are for each other. It started with Sean rescuing Charlie but it may be that they rescue each other. I loved their story, it is realistic and relatable. I am looking forward to part two, I need to see where their story goes and what else will be revealed. The author does a great job dropping some underlying hints to make you wonder and think. She also does a great job capturing drama and angst of being a teenager, the bullying as well as family and peer pressure. Kristie Haigwood, thank you for this great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.

I listened to the Audible edition, Melissa Moran is a wonderful narrator and voice performer. She brings the characters to life, gives each their own voice and personality. You can hear the emotions of the characters projected in her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen🎧

Charlie and Sean's story so far is fantastic

if you are looking for a cute love story this is it. I cant wait to read the second book to find out the end of Charlie and Sean's story. incredible well write and great narration

Teenage romance at its finest

WOW! I had such a hard time not finishing this story. Nailed the teenage emotions of this generation! I love the chemistry between Sean and Charlie soo much. I wish I had a Sean growing up! In desperate need of part 2!! Absolutely loved this!! ❤️

As amazing as reading the book!

This is the first audio book I have truly enjoyed. From the very start, I was hooked. The narrator was absolutely perfect for this book. She put so much personality into the characters that it made me fall in love with them all over again. I listened to it every chance I got. I adored the book and the audiobook was just as perfect. Will definitely listen to again. Can't wait for part 2!!!

Friendship and Falling in Love

I like this book because the story flowed so nicely with the characters coming to life through the amazing narration.

High school life is no easy life. We have all been through that and thanks to Kristie Haigwood, I was able to look back, reflect and smile at the teenager that I was. I am definitely looking forward to book 2.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Perfectly narrated, I became completely immersed

This is the second audiobook I've ever listened to and I'm so happy I listened to this book. If you've ever browsed through the "Books I've Reviewed" tab, you'll notice quite a few by Kristie Haigwood. I love her. I have all her books on Kindle and print editions signed by her. I love everything she's done.

Now, I don't know about you, but when I read, I hear the story in my head. The characters have their own individual voices and I imagine what they look like. Given that, I've been hesitant to listen to well-loved stories being narrated. Knowing the quality of Kristie's work, I decided one of her books would be a good place to listen to a book for the first time in over 50 years. The previous story was on LP - Tale Spinners for Children: Cinderella. It was magical.

Flash forward to today, I was again to experience the magic of an audiobook. Once I settled into the story and became familiar with the narrator, I was transported to Charlie's world. Melissa skillfully wove new life into a beloved story, creating unique voices for each character. It wasn't long before I moved beyond knowing a woman was narrating to being fully immersed in the experience. I moved through the day carrying my phone with me, taking care of daily chores while listening to the story. I cried again at the same points at which I cried when I read the book. It didn't matter since I wasn't trying to read through my tears.

Melissa was the perfect choice for narrating Charlie's story. She gave the same emotions I did to each part when I originally read the story. I didn't just imagine Charlie's fear when she was being bullied at the beginning, Melissa made me feel her fear. She expertly vocalized Sean's disappointment that Charlie listened to the girls saying he was gay, and his desperation when she believed he repeated her secret about not remembering her brother.

The joy I found listening to Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty on LP has been reborn with this experience. If you love stories, but don't feel you have time to sit down and read one, by all means get the audiobook. And if you're already a Haigwood fan, you can't do any better than start with one of hers. You won't be disappointed.

Becoming Charlie

Becoming Charlie: Part One by Kristie Haigwood
Narrated by Melissa Moran
Five Stars
I love to hop around to different genres especially in audiobooks. This was book was a great surprise for me. This was a wonderful coming of age story. I was hooked from the beginning and the story never let me down. The narration was wonderful and the flow of the book was easy to follow. I’m waiting impatiently for book two. Thanks for a great read/listen.

incredible

I received a free code to listen to this book and I did so willingly.

Remarkable writing... I enjoyed it immensely and can't wait for book 2... Kristie you made a lifelong fan and I will be reading your books as long as I can.
Melissa Moran... expertly narrated and you made this book come too life.

This was a truly remarkable story and I could relate to the story line as I had quite a few of the same things that went on in my life.