Ella's Twisted Senior Year

By: Amy Sparling

Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Having spent most of her senior year flying under the radar, the last thing Ella Lockhart expected was to have a tornado rip straight through her house, leaving her homeless. It's bad enough that the whole school now pities her, but did her parents have to let the neighbors take them in?

Now she's sharing a house with Ethan Poe, her former best friend-turned-enemy. All those feelings she used to have for him are starting to rain down on her again. Too bad he's a jerk and his new girlfriend has territorial issues. Thanks to Mother Nature, Ella's house and her entire life have been turned upside down.

Ethan isn't quite sure why Ella hates him so much, but he does know she wants nothing to do with him. He's never quite gotten over the crush he had on her as a kid, and now that she's living across the hall, it's hard to stay away. His girlfriend isn't helping the situation and when she shows her true colors, he doesn't want to date her anymore. He wants to date someone like Ella. Too bad she hates him.

©2017 Amy Sparling (P)2017 Amy Sparling

Rekindling childhood romance

I'm a firm believer in soulmates and I believe Ella has found hers. When her life has been turned upside down the last person she expects to help her is Ethan. Childhood best friends, they are torn apart by lies. One fateful day they are thrown together again but someone may stand in the way of them coming back together. High school becomes more of a battle than normal and they may find that it isn't worth the heartache to become friends again. I love the innocence of the romance and found it very refreshing. Great narration that flows together well.

Ella's Twisted Senior Year review

Would you consider the audio edition of Ella's Twisted Senior Year to be better than the print version?

Yes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ella. She's an interesting character.

Which scene was your favorite?

The beginning when Ella talks to April on her cellphone.

Any additional comments?

I liked this book. Five stars.

Very cute

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
This is a well written story about young people dealing with heartbreak on many different levels. I have to stick up for it here and say that it is very realistic in telling that one way or another, everything will be okay. Be it after a heartbreak or after losing everything in a natural disaster.
That being said, the narrator did a good job of telling the story, but it just seems she might not like teenagers very much--or maybe just these teenagers in particular. They came across as whiny, or douchey. This is the only reason it isn't a five star rating.

A fantastic read!

Such a great, fun read that kept me hooked right from the beginning till the end.

Loved reading this book! Loved seeing their romance bloom!

Fantastic narration! I was able to read it in a day because of the narrator. Well done!

Could be better

Parts of this book were very cute and parts cringe-worthy. The ex-girlfriend played the mean girl role to a T and Ella sounded like a annoying brat for most of the book. The H was unrealistic and the dialogue didn't do much better. It was a very quick book and it ended rather abruptly.

This book was given to me and I volunteered to give it an unbiased and honest review.

Cute YA Listen

Would you consider the audio edition of Ella's Twisted Senior Year to be better than the print version?

If given the choice I would prefer to listen to this book over reading it. This was performed very well so I will always pick audio over reading when the narration is good.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Nothing because it is perfect as it.

What about Meghan Kelly’s performance did you like?

I really liked everything about her performance. She did a really good job with the characters and I would listen to another book from her.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It was very engaging and I liked the story.

Any additional comments?

This was a cute YA story. Ella and Ethan used to be really close growing up as neighbors. But a misunderstanding leads their friendship to ruin. After a disaster and some financial problems Ella's family ends up moving into Ethan's family's home. I really liked the relationship between Ella and Ethan. Ethan was a really nice guy. A perfect YA hero. I liked Ella too. She was a bit of an outcast but she really stood up for herself when it counted. Without giving too much away this story really reminds me of a Kasie West book so if you are a fan of those I think you will really love this one.

Great Story!

This is a cute high school love story that just kept me wanting more. The narrator did an amazing job giving each character a unique personality. I particularly like the voice for Ethan and the cheerleader ex.

Enjoyable YA Romance!

This YA romance starts off with a bang as a tornado whips through Ella's small Texas hometown. Her house is destroyed, leaving Ella and her parents homeless, with only the clothes on their backs and the few belongings they recovered. Ella's next door neighbors take in her family, and now Ella is living down the hall from her former best friend, Ethan.

Four years ago, Ethan rejected her, crushing her and ruining their friendship. Now she's forced to see him every day. Ethan doesn't seem to realize he should be her enemy, but Ethan's girlfriend definitely sees her that way.

I really enjoyed this YA romance, it had a lot of substance. Unlike a lot of stories set in high school, Ella faced real problems. Her family wasn't perfect and sometimes she needed to step up and parent herself. Ella doesn't whine about the situation, she does everything she can to help. She also stood up for herself. Ethan was a perfect contrast to her, non-confrontational but supportive when he needed to be. The little references and stories about their childhood friendship were adorable. I'd love to read a sequel about their college days.

If you're planning on giving this audiobook to a younger reader, it's a clean read but it does include some swearing, drinking, and bullying. I think it would be a good read for young teens as an introduction to discuss bullying, and what different actions could have been taken. As an adult reader, I enjoyed it, and if you need a story to take you back to high school days and your first relationship, this is the perfect choice.

The narrator did a great job, she performed separate male and female voices for Ethan and Ella's alternating chapters. I enjoyed her delivery, it pulled me into the story. I received a copy of the audiobook and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

What is went to be will always be

What made the experience of listening to Ella's Twisted Senior Year the most enjoyable?

The e

Any additional comments?

Ella and Ethan's story was heart warming and beautiful. Best friends turned enemies after interference from a 3rd party. Their coming back together story among tragedy and pain. This is a well written story that pulls at the emotions and has you rooting for the main characters.

Top of the class!

What did you love best about Ella's Twisted Senior Year?

EVERYTHING! Seriously this is a must read!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ella's Twisted Senior Year?

The opening scene. WOW!

What about Meghan Kelly’s performance did you like?

Her interpretation of the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES! I couldn't stop!

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator for an honest review.