Losing Brave

De: Bailee Madison, Stefne Miller

Narrado por: Bailee Madison

Payton Brave's twin sister, Dylan, has been missing for more than a year. So has Payton's memory.

Amid the turmoil of her sister’s disappearance, Payton feels lost as the one left behind. Her mental state wrought and reckless, she tumbles from the graces of popularity to the outskirts of high school society, where she attracts a rag-tag group of friends—and a troubling romance with her sister’s boyfriend, Cole.

Though Payton remembers nothing of the day Dylan disappeared, she must pry into her own mind when another missing girl’s body is recovered from a nearby lake, the victim’s features eerily similar to Dylan’s. The further Payton presses into the recesses of her memory, the more danger surrounds her. The darkness around her sister’s disappearance grows and the truth becomes more and more unbearable.

What she finds might just cost Payton her life.

Losing Brave:

• Is written by award-winning actress Bailee Madison (Once Upon a Time, Bridge to Terabithia) and Reader’s Choice Award Finalist Stefne Miller
• Features forbidden romance, intense action, and high-stakes sacrifice

Reseñas de la Crítica

'Losing Brave is an engaging story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The mystery of Dylan's disappearance, and how it affects her twin sister will keep you guessing with each twist and turn along the way.'

'Bailee Madison uses her unique observation of human behavior and environment, that she's used so beautifully as an actress, in this collaboration with Stefne Miller, to create a richly detailed, haunting world that keeps you turning the page with anticipation.'

'I very much enjoyed reading Losing Brave. Bailee Madison and Stefne Miller have crafted a story that unfolds in surprising ways, and the character of Poe will stick with you long after the book ends.'

'I was on the edge of my seat with each twist and turn, and the ending blew me away. Pick up Losing Brave and prepare yourself for a late night of reading, because you won't be able to put this book down until the very last page.'

'If you love mystery, suspense, a touch of romance, and a plot that will keep you guessing from the start, pick up Losing Brave. It's a great read for all ages!'

'The Southern setting, suspense, touch of romance, intriguing characters, and the mystery surrounding what happened to Payton's sister add up to a book that ticks all the right boxes. I highly recommend Losing Brave!'

Its been a year since Payton's twin sister, Dylan, disappeared from a bus station bathroom. Despite her best efforts, Payton still hasn't been able to recall anything that happened the day Dylan vanished, and lately she's been struggling to keep up her perfect popular-girl persona. When another girl goes missing, new information is unearthed about Dylan's disappearance, and Payton is determined to get to the bottom of it. As she unravels the secrets surrounding Dylan and others in their small town, Payton finds herself going down a darker and more dangerous path than she could have ever imagined. Though the pacing starts slow, it accelerates as more and more clues mount. Despite the pacing problems, Madison (an established actress) and Miller are able to realistically portray southern culture, especially of life in a small town. The characters--and, of course, the twist at the end--make this book one that fans of mystery and drama will definitely enjoy. -- Amanda Shepard

A Must Read

One of the best crime fictions I've read outside of my usual favorite authors. This is the 1st work I've read by these authors and I will be looking for more.

Did not know what to expect.

This book was a pleasant surprise. I didn't know what I was walking into when I chose to read it. I didn't even read the little synopsis that amazon gives before reading it. I didn't have any idea what it was going to be about. I just took a leap of faith. The storyline was fantastic, and At first it was hard to track the differences in time but then as long as you paid attention to the yea, you start to grasp it. Also there started to be an order with that sometimes. The twists and turns were unpredictable and I appreciated that. The characters were very well developed especially "Poe". Everything about this book was great. I highly recommend it. And Bailee Madison's reading of the book was just what this book needed. and It was nice to hear the author actually read the book.

must read!!!

loved it! great writing! twist at the end was worth waiting for! buy this book!

Losing brave

LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK!!! All the twists and turns, the story. Amazing! 10/10 I highly recommend!

perfect twist. loved it

This book has me on the edge of my seat. It was written beautifully and kept you wanting more. Had a perfect plot twist that had me shocked. I loved every minute.

Perfect

This is quite possibly the best book I've ever read/listened to. Thanks Bailee and Stefne.

Loosing Brave

This is such a sweet book! I love Bailee Madison! She is one of my favorite actresses and I had no idea she co-wrote a book. I'm so glad that she also narrated it. This is a fun listen and has lots of fun / sweet characters. I am really happy I stumbled upon this book. The story line is well written.

Many many reads.

I’ve read this book once a year since it came out. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know. I’m hoping the world gets to see a little more Peyton Brave.

Disappointing (spoilers)

1.5 STARS
SPOILERS

I eagerly looked forward to Bailee Madison’s debut novel based on the blurb, a missing twin, possible mental illness, what could be more interesting? The answer is a much better book.

First the positives:
-Madison crafted a unique family of real substance. The twins’ mom had been a sixteen-year-old single mother until she married a funeral director, the man the girls learned to see as their only father. Nana was a hoot too.
-The twist/ending

Now the negatives:
-The first 40% of LOSING BRAVE was overwritten, boring drivel. I’m only kept reading because I preordered the book and wanted to know the outcome.
-I figured out the perp in the beginning of the story, but not his motive.
-I knew Payton was actually Dylan at 50% (though this was a good twist)
-I couldn’t buy into the notion that Cole realized Payton was Dylan and that he kept quiet.
-Rape culture. Josh was practically a stalker who didn’t know the meaning of the word no, yet his pushiness barely addresses and Payton’s friends practically pushed her to date him. At he end he’s practically a hero, all is forgotten.

Madison crafted an interesting premise with complex angles to the hows and whys of Brody’s crimes, although I didn’t buy into him becoming a serial killer. Murdering the half-sister he thought had a privileged life, sure, but not the other women. Madison shows promise as young writer and I am interested in seeing if her next book is better.