The Spider & the Storm

De: Kelsey Kingsley

Narrado por: Tristan Warden, Kelli Tager

Along came The Spider.

They called me a freak.

They called me a loser.

They tormented me and made my life a living nightmare when all I had ever wanted was to be left alone.

And five years ago, after a lifetime of being bullied and harassed, of enduring more pain and trauma than any man could handle, that's exactly what I set out to do.

I left the only home I'd ever known to lock myself behind the cemetery gates and care for the only people who have ever given me the peace I craved—the dead.

But just as I'd started to feel comfortable, an unexpected stranger broke into my house and fell into my web of reclusive safety, and somehow, opened my eyes to love and the possibility that I just might have the strength to weather the storm after all.

From the bestselling author of Saving Rain comes a bittersweet, heartbreaking story about a broken cemetery caretaker and the woman who gave him shelter from life's constant storm.

©2024 Kelsey Kingsley (P)2024 Podium Audio

Story? Good. Voice Acting? Very Meh

I like the story but the main characters voice is very robotic. It's odd because the action sections are much more comfortable but the minute Charlie speaks It feels like he has almost no emotion. Couple of "Goblet of fire!" moments. IYKYK

Great Book.

I liked this read very much. I will be listening to it again. I cried and didn't want it to end.

You have to read this book!

This book was one of the best I have read in a long time! The character building and all of the details put into the story are just absolutely fantastic. The MMC in this book is so different compared to ones I’ve seen in the past and I am so thankful for it. Reading about a guy that actually shows his feelings is such a change of pace and so welcome. This book had me all over the place emotionally but in such a good way. I can’t believe I’m just finding this author, but believe me this is just the beginning!

Nontraditional romance, heartbreaking and sweet

First, if your looking for smut or spicy this isn't the book for you. It's told in the perspective of an anxious guy. It switches between present day and the past until the stories all converges together. Basically two stories in one. I personally loved hearing about Charlie's tragic past and it made the shotgun romance more believable. This made me cry more times than smile but it was an amazing read.

Get your tissues ready for this one!

**"The Spider and The Storm" by Kelsey Kingsley is an emotional masterpiece that resonated with me on a soul-deep level.** As someone who identifies as the Spider in my own life story, this book touched emotions I thought I had buried long ago. The protagonist's journey from isolation and pain to finding unexpected love and strength mirrors the struggles of so many who have faced the darkness of bullying and self-doubt. Kelsey Kingsley beautifully crafts a narrative that speaks to the heart, reminding us that even in the depths of despair, hope and love can emerge like a beacon in the storm. This book not only made me cry all the tears but also inspired me to embrace my own story with renewed courage and understanding. Truly, "The Spider and The Storm" is a poignant reminder that we can find our strength in the most unexpected places.

Grief and anxiety never hurt so good

Kelseyyyyy- whyyyyyy? My heart broke and broke again and broke again and then felt healed. This story and Soldiers live rent free in my head now. The realness of the characters, the anxiety, the struggle to live with grief- all of it made this such a good read.

First Review

I really loved this stroy. I will definitely listen to it again. The story was so interesting to me.

On the fence

Overall 3.75 ⭐ rounded up to 4 ⭐
Kelsey has always been a go-to author for me, but this one missed the mark a little. Enjoyed the story more than the narration....and it feels like it dragged on toward the end. I was more invested in the beginning TBH. Also (and this is just my personal preference), found it annoying that this was listed as dual narrators--but think there was only like 1 chapter in the whole book with a female voice. I already didn't enjoy the male narrator but to hear him do female voices too was super disappointing. I haven't experienced Rain & Soldier's story yet, but plan to!