My Bad Self

My ... Self Series

De: Jessica Huntley

Narrado por: Charlie Albers

The prequel novella to the hugely popular psychological thriller

Good or bad. Right or wrong. The choice is yours ...

Josslyn has a problem. A big problem. Not only is she fed up with her loser boyfriend hitting her, but she also has Alicia to deal with … and Alicia wants to kill the said boyfriend.

Alicia is the psychotic voice in her head who seems to have her own personality and can take over her body at will, resulting in blackouts and memory loss.

Josslyn has never told anyone about Alicia and isn’t about to start now. But can she deal with her abusive boyfriend on her own … or will Alicia need to step in and save the day? And what about the creepy phone calls she keeps getting?

My Bad Self is the prequel novella you've all been waiting for, set four years before the events of My Dark Self, the first book in the hugely popular psychological thriller "My ... Self Series" about two people inhabiting one body. If you loved this series then you’ll be jumping at the chance to listen to more about the dynamic duo or, if you’ve never listened to the series, it’s the perfect place to start your journey and find out more about Josslyn and Alicia before diving into the full series of books.

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TRIGGER WARNINGS: Domestic abuse and swearing.

©2023, 2024 Jessica Huntley (P)2025 Jessica Huntley

Fast-Paced and Enticing!

My Bad Self is a great intro for anyone interested in Josslyn and Alicia’s story without spoilers! It’s fast-paced, enticing and will have you hooked!

A prequel to introduce one woman with two personalities.

One woman. Two personalities. A veterinarian and a psychopath. An abusive boyfriend. What a start to a four book series. It looks to be a popular psychological thriller series. The My Self Series. Will Daniel play a part in the coming books? How will the two personalities get on? And what about the mysterious phone calls?

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author. The narrator was great. I will now be finishing out this series. I am curious.

Two Personalities In One Body

My attention was captured from the beginning to the end of this short story, and I listened to the whole audiobook without stopping. I felt for Josslyn and the violence she was experiencing in her life. I was intrigued by the mystery behind the mysterious calls which Josslyn kept receiving, and what events had led up to the appearance of Alicia. I thought Charlie Albers' narration was amazing, and her performance enhanced the emotional impact of the story. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Humorous and makes me want to read the whole series!

“My Bad Self” by Jessica Huntley, a short prequel to the My…Self series, is a fun, witty introduction to Josslyn and the sarcastic and violent voice in her head, Alicia. Full of humor and sharp inner dialogue, it sets the stage perfectly and definitely makes me want to dive into the full series. The narrator did a fantastic job—clear, expressive, and easy to understand, even with their accent. I thoroughly enjoyed listening!

An Engrossing dark side

Received as an audio copy from Story Origin, this is an honest review. Narrated masterfully by Charlie Albers, author Jessica Huntley's My Bad Self turns into a harrowing story as we get know a woman named Josslyn trapped in an abusive relationship by her boyfriend Daniel. While Josslyn struggles find the strength to finally break lose from the asshole; her darker side, Alicia, hungers to just murder the man to save Josslyn and any other women from enduring Daniel's cruelty. Beautifully interwoven POVs of characters allows the darkness of these relationships to be clearly seen while showcasing the bravery it takes of victims to fight back and find a light in the darkness.

Highly recommended.

My Bad Self: The prequel novella to the hugely pop

My Bad Self: The prequel novella to the hugely popular psychological thriller "My ... Self Series", my ninth read from author Jessica Huntley. A dark 1-hour 39-minute/96-page read. “I received a complementary Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. Charlie Albers' narration adds to the creepy enjoyment of the read/listen. I'll be reading more from this author. I look forward to reading more from this author with Under Her Skin: a killer psychological thriller high on my TBR list. as well as the rest of the books in this series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

Keeps you wanting more

I read the first book and was instantly hooked on Jessica Huntley's books. She is an instant read for me. This sets the stage for the rollercoaster ride that is Josslyn and Alicia. Jessica writes mental illness so well!! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

With Alicia’s voice in Josslyn’s head, what can go wrong?!

I loved this prequel novella to Jessica Huntley’s, My . . . Self series! Narrator, Charlie Albers, did a perfectly remarkable job with all of the characters, esp Alicia’s voice inside Josslyn’s head. With two people occupying 1 body, Josslyn will sometimes pass out allowing Alicia limited time to take care of business, or rather the things Josslyn won’t handle herself. Josslyn is in a toxic, abusive relationship, and Alicia steps in. Can’t leave spoilers here, so I highly recommend this Audible novella. I definitely want to dive in a read and/or listen to the rest of the series.

Thanks to Charlie Albers, I can’t get the memorable voices of Josslyn and Alicia out of my head!!! I’d also like to acknowledge Jessica Huntley, such a brilliant author and a favorite go-to of mine!

A gritty novella that's hard to put down!

My Bad Self by Jessica Huntley — 4 out of 5 stars
This prequel novella throws you right into the messy, dangerous early days of Josslyn and her other half, Alicia. The tension is nonstop, and the story’s voice is loud and unforgettable. Having a voice in your head you can’t shut up would drive anyone up the wall!

The book is sharp, punchy, and hard to put down. It’s gritty and uncomfortable in a good way, and it left me excited to pick up the next book in the series.

Josslyn is in an abusive relationship and battling a second identity that can seize control and erase stretches of her life, and that mix of chaos kept me turning the pages.

The story moves quickly, which works well for a novella. There’s no extra fluff—just the heart of the story. I think I’m becoming a fan of novellas! Alicia’s takeovers made things tense for Josslyn, but I liked seeing her stand up to her boyfriend. The creepy phone calls made the suspense even better.

Josslyn’s vulnerability makes her easy to care about, and I found myself hoping she’d be okay. At the same time, Alicia’s unpredictable side made me wonder if real freedom is worth the risk of Josslyn losing who she is.

Read this if:
You’re a fan of fast, tense psychological thrillers.
You like unreliable narrators, split identities, and domestic suspense.
You want a prequel that prepares you for the rest of the My... Self series.

Thank you to the author and BookSprout for the #GiftedARC. All opinions are my own and left voluntarily.

Great intro to the Self Series

Imagine both of your personalities fighting to take over your body! Completely different mental beings behaving completely different & you can’t even remember what happens when your other personality has taken over! This was a great introduction to the Self Series. This novella will certainly make you want to read the entire series! It was very intriguing to see Alicia & Josslyn’s banter and it truly goes to show how disconnected one can be when suffering from untreated mental illness. Charlie Albers did a great job with the narration, the alternating voices between Alicia & Joslyn were easily distinguishable and the narrator truly brought life to these characters. Very enjoyable story that I would recommend! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.