Don't Forget to Breathe

By: Cathrina Constantine

Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Sixteen-year-old Leocadia arrives home from school to find her mom's bloody body. Unaware that the killer still lingers, she rushes to her mother's side, only to be grabbed from behind and then everything fades to black.

After a year of retrograde amnesia and battling personal demons, Leo's dreams are getting worse - she's starting to remember. More bodies are discovered, and they seem to be oddly linked to her mom's unsolved homicide. When Leo allows her friend, Henry, to drag her into the haunted Lucien Mansion, misty ghosts appear, ghosts that just might lead to her mother's murderer.

Will Leo let her memories threaten her into a relapse or, will she fight to find her mother's killer - only to become his next victim?

©2016 Sarah Davis Brandon (P)2016 Sarah Davis Brandon

Don't Forget to Breathe

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

This suspense thriller is filled with mystery and teenage angst. A very good plot with likeable characters and others you love to hate. It will hold you to the very end!

The narration was well done. The characters were excellently portrayed.

Compelling story, quirky writing style

Would you try another book from Cathrina Constantine and/or Caitlin Kelly?

Yes, and yes.This is the second book I've heard Caitlin Kelly narrate, and I thoroughly enjoyed them both.I liked the story, but there were some strange writing quirks like an over-use of adjectives and trying to hard to sound like a teen. There is a strange sentence structure used periodically throughout this book that reads gramatically wrong to me. "Outfitted in school colors of red, white, and blue, the skimpy uniform molded to my body like shrink-wrap." It starts with a verb-phrase "outfitted in school colors," but then the next clause has a subject that doesn't seem to match, "the skimpy uniform." Isn't SHE the one "outfitted" not the uniform itself?

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting thing about the story is the haunted house. I was asking myself the whole time whether the book was realistic or supernatural, and I still don't know! This is compounded by the character who has drug and psychiatric issues.The least interesting is the ending: predictable and cliche.

Have you listened to any of Caitlin Kelly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes! Both excellent.

Any additional comments?

I received this Audiobook for free in exchange for an honest review.

Very Enjoyable!

The cover of the book got my attention and after a quick glance at the storyline and the length of the audiobook, I thought I'd give it a try. I failed to consider it was a YA, which I am normally not a fan of, so that being said I started off being wary as soon as I realized, but the author was great at capturing my interest in the opening story. I felt each character was fully developed so no matter who Leocadia was spending time with, I was curious and enjoyed the anticipation of knowing something was going to happen to bring a thrill. The author did not fail to deliver. The narrator had a range of characters to do and she did great to deliver with a cadence that allowed me to listen, follow, and become absorbed in the story. I enjoyed Leo's character and even her name was cool. The storyline was really interesting with the mystery of her mother, and the haunting of the mansion, and then the drama of the teens telling lies and stretching the truth out of competition or jealousy...that part I normally give a bored sigh to, but it was done well here and I found myself anxious to know the end result! The two male characters were each strongly developed and kept me guessing easily. A very nice mystery and thriller. I will look at other books by this author :-)

Lovin' It!

If you could sum up Don't Forget to Breathe in three words, what would they be?

Excellent. Edgy. Stimulating.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Don't Forget to Breathe?

One of the most memorable moments of the book is when Leo confronts Regina about Leo's father's alibi.

What about Caitlin Kelly’s performance did you like?

Cailtin's voice fits perfectly for Don't Forget to Breath.She has a distinct voice for each character and makes the book come alive with excitement.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Murder, and it's aftermath.

Any additional comments?

I love this book; after the tragic murder of her mother, Leo attempts to figure out what happened to her mother. It would be difficult for anyone to handle the murder of anyone in their family, but for a child or teen to deal with it... it would be much harder to deal with. Cathrina, the author, provides a good look at how one family struggles to deal with it.

YA Mystery

Any additional comments?

This is not my typical genre to read,but having enjoyed another book by this author I gave it a chance.I liked the book overall,yet I felt frustrated with Leo's inability to realize how dangerous another character was.The mystery surrounding her mothers death was interesting.The narrator did a good job and has a pleasant voice.I received an audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Great YA Book

CONS:
This was a fun, teenage mystery, but my attention was lost with the length of the story and the PG rated language. I sometimes got lost in the dream vs. reality of the storyline because the author didn't really distinguish between the two. The narrator did not change her voice very well among the male characters, so I sometimes got lost discerning one make from another.

PROS:
I agree with this statement by user Literary Classics on Goodreads, "Author Cathrina Constantine has crafted a suspenseful book which will keep readers guessing from page one clear through to the climactic finish. This is a multi-faceted novel which offers much to readers of all ages who are sure to be drawn into this gripping young adult mystery."

It’s a great YA story for teens & adults. Warning to minors: the language is PG, but there is definitely drug use in the story.

Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Good mystery with twists galore!

I received this book for free in return for an honest and unbiased review

This book was better than I thought. It was entertaining and suspenseful. It's a story about Leo, a girl whose Mother was killed the year before, Leo keeps trying to remember who killed her mother, Lily, but retrograde amnesia keeps her from remembering. She gets involved with a couple of boys who seem sketchy and it keeps you guessing who is good and who is bad. It kind of reminded me of the movie "Scream" where everybody is a suspect. It was a surprise at the end of the book though for me when the killer was revealed.
Other than the heavy drug references I really liked this book.
The narrator did a great job and the author did a good job with describing the characters. I really felt like I knew them.
I would recommend this book to my friends and I would also listen to another book from this author & narrator.

Happy Reading/Listening!!!

Don't forget to read!

I got this for free for a honest review, and that is what you get: Me honest!

This book was a great book! Not a perfect book, but I think it was darn close to perfect! Cathrina can write books, and Kelly can read! I don't get it full score just because it was not a perfect book, but I do recommend this book for people that like a good book.

Captivating!

This was my first Cathrina Constantine's book, and won't be my last. Wow! I loved it! Leocadia (Leo)'s story is breathtakingly captivating! The plot is well crafted, intricate, and enthralling. The characters are complex, and well developed. Leo is a fantastic character, strong, smart, and determined. The cast of supporting characters is impressive. The storyline is original, filled with secrets, mystery, romance, and unpredictable twists and turns. I liked the paranormal side, the suspense, and the tension in the story. Caitlin Kelly did an excellent job with the narration. I enjoyed it.

Who can you trust

This poor girl does not know who to trust as she works to remember the day her mother was killed. Those she is surrounded by, give her cause to think everyone is a suspect. Who killed her mom and who is playing with her head? Very good story. The performance was great as the narrator changes her voice.