Beautiful Creatures

Beautiful Creatures, Book 1

By: Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book in the instant New York Times best-selling gothic fantasy series; a modern paranormal romance set against the gothic backdrop of an isolated southern town.

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met.

When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them. In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

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©2009 Kami Garcia (P)2009 Hachette

Loved it... What a great little story

First thing I want to say is that so many people want to compare this to Twilight. I loved Twilight, but this is nothing like it. Only comparison is this is a teen Fantasy romance, but that is where it stops, and there are many teen fantasy romance books out, so I don’t know why people are saying this is like Twilight. FYI I loved all the Twilight books, so if this was like twilight I would have loved this book anyway. OK!
Overall this is a wonderful story. And it was a fun read. If you love teen fantasy, and if you love teen fantasy romance and all that comes with that, then you will love this book. If you do don’t like any one of these thing then this book is not for you.

Love Kevin T. Collins

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

Yes, the story keeps you hooked

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Creatures?

The visions

Have you listened to any of Kevin T. Collins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Any additional comments?

Love how the narrarator distinguished the characters. He's awesome!!

Mesmerizing performance of an interesting tale.

Where does Beautiful Creatures rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Fairly highly as the performance is so good and the story is woven in such a way that I just had to find out what was going to happen. Even though this is not a particularly original tale, it has enough twists to keep a reader/listener wanting more.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Creatures?

I love the scene at the dining table when all the family are gathered and Ridley is trying to cause trouble.

What about Kevin T. Collins’s performance did you like?

I loved that he had a slight accent, but not too much, I also liked the fact that he sounded young without being juvenile.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt mesmerized, something about the music, the 16 song and the story itself.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait to read the next part of this story.

absalulty amazing story

a wonderful and spellbinding story. magic, love, adventure it has it all. I read the books in hard back and was griped. I read all 4 in 3 weeks. the audio books are even more amazing. a new and amazing way to go through the seares again. I got my girlfriend into them and she's loving every momment of the story. it's a good story to share with the one you love. or just to read and go on a great adventure with.

Interesting, but not capitvating

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes if you are bored. interesting story idea, but the book is less exciting than it could be.

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

Lena's powers showing themselves and possibly getting her into trouble. The book tends to drag.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I thought the narrator did a nice job changing his voice for the characters. The music was boring and distracting. The dream sequences are strange and I thought the mp3 file was corrupt. Cannot hear what the character is saying during the dream sequences.

Did Beautiful Creatures inspire you to do anything?

Not read the rest of the series. Although I have read other reviews that state you have to get through this book to enjoy the others. Their ratings are higher, apparently the series gets better after this book? Not sure if it will be worth the gamble.

Can't stop listening

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

I was so eager to read this book as the movie is coming out. I listen every day. It's even keeping me from going to sleep!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Creatures?

Hearing the rain storms

Which character – as performed by Kevin T. Collins – was your favorite?

Maken

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

yes

Amazing Audible

I had read the paper book first and then decided to listen to the book. This audible is my favorite to listen to by far! The voices are clearly distinct, and the addition of actual sound effects and music really makes it!

Hard to follow

I couldn't finish this book. I couldn't pay attention to the narrator. Slow progressing story line

Refreshing Storyline and Intriguing

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

Yes, because it was not what I expected.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Creatures?

Don't want to spoil any part of the story for anyone else.

What about Kevin T. Collins’s performance did you like?

He was very passionate and his voice was very distinctive.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The part of the book that particularly moved me was when Macon was willing to give his life in order for his neice to live in peace and happiness.

beyond my expectations

I am absolutely in Love my go to book no matter my mood this is always the book I go to I know it word for word the narrator is beautiful I can picture each character perfectly you will never be confused on who is talking and it's hard not to like all and I do mean all the characters overall the book is well written and the movie doesn't do it any justice