A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty

A Novel

By: Joshilyn Jackson

Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson

Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

A Grown Up Kind of Pretty is a powerful saga of three generations of women, plagued by hardships and torn by a devastating secret, yet inextricably joined by the bonds of family.

Fifteen-year-old Mosey Slocumb - spirited, sassy, and on the cusp of womanhood - is shaken when a small grave is unearthed in the backyard, and determined to figure out why it's there. Liza, her stroke-ravaged mother, is haunted by choices she made as a teenager. But it is Jenny, Mosey's strong and big-hearted grandmother, whose maternal love braids together the strands of the women's shared past - and who will stop at nothing to defend their future.

©2011 Joshilyn Jackson (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"A mesmerizing tale of a family coping with the revelation of a secret that will change their lives...Jackson's most absorbing book yet, a lush, rich read with three very different but equally compelling characters at its core." (Kristine Huntley, Booklist, starred review)

"A deeply felt, engaging story." (The Atlantic)

"Highly immersive... a compelling page turner." (Publishers Weekly)

Highly recommend

Three women. Grandmother. Mother. Daughter. A mysterious baby buried in the back yard - and the mystery of who this baby is consumes these women. As they search for the answer, other mysteries unfold themselves from the web of the past.

I loved this book!!!! It was a story of truth and identity. The characters and connections were captivating. I also like how the three main characters told the story. Each chapter not only had "real time" details, but allowed whatever character was in queue to relate memories that would make the story complete for the reader.

This book is full of twists and turns. It made me stop and think a lot.

Just wonderful.

Less the 24 hour listen. 😁 Fun, sassy book that kept me listening into the wee hours. I cal listen to Joshilyn's voice forever.

Fabulous

I loved this start to finish . It made me laugh , think, ponder and i found it really enjoyable . A great listen .

A mother's love

this book is one of .my favorites. The writing so descriptive, so beautiful that you can't help but feel it. The author slips the little surprises in smoothly and then hits you with the big ones. I just love this book.

A Powerful Message

Would you consider the audio edition of A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty to be better than the print version?

I really enjoyed A Grown Up Kind of Pretty...After finishing the book, I was reminded that the author was also the narrator. She did a FANTASTIC job of bringing the characters to life.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything

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

no

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

yes

I didn't like the narration.

I enjoyed the story and felt a connection with Big, but I felt the narration and the dialog for Mose spoiled it for me.

sad I'm finished !

I love the southern narrative that is in all her books ! The characters are great.

Southern Belles Rule

What made the experience of listening to A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty the most enjoyable?

Actually I think having the author as the reader really enhanced the story. I normally don't like hearing the author read their stories...but Joshilyn really knows these characters and they come alive as she reads their stories.

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

As the book progressed, I found myself listening more and more often...I wanted answers to the mysteries.

What would you do for love?

What would you do to save your child or grandchild? This is a story of going through bad times and love of family.

Very interesting Plot

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Really enjoyed this book. Had some predictable moments, however overall was an all around good book. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys light reads.