Before I Let You Go

Publisher's Summary

The 2:00 a.m. call is the first time Lexie Vidler has heard her sister's voice in years. Annie is a drug addict, a thief, a liar - and in trouble, again. Lexie has always bailed Annie out, given her money, a place to sleep, sent her to every kind of rehab. But this time, she's not just strung out - she's pregnant and in premature labor. If she goes to the hospital, she'll lose custody of her baby - maybe even go to prison. But the alternative is unthinkable. 

As the weeks unfold, Lexie finds herself caring for her fragile newborn niece while her carefully ordered life is collapsing around her. She's in danger of losing her job, and her fiancé has only so much patience for Annie's drama. In court-ordered rehab, Annie attempts to halt her downward spiral by confronting long-buried secrets from the sisters' childhoods, ghosts that Lexie doesn't want to face. But will the journey heal Annie or lead her down a darker path? 

Both candid and compassionate, Before I Let You Go explores a hotly divisive topic and asks how far the ties of family love can be stretched before they finally break. 

©2018 Lantana Management Pty Ltd (P)2018 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

To much whining

I almost didn’t make it through the book (audio), Lexi’s character did nothing but whine and moan through the whole book. If I was her fiancé I would have dumped her butt along time ago! And, whom ever narrated Lexi....lets just say keep your day job because she has the MOST annoying voice and the whining and complaining almost made me throw the book across the room!!! I thought that the book was suppose to be about the sisters addiction, but instead the author made it all about selfish annoying Lexi. Would not recommend

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very unrealistic depiction of drug rehab in AL

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The book would have to be re-written with a more true and realistic depiction of drug use and the court and rehab system in AL.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not sure

Did Vanessa Johansson and Amy Landon do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

No

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointed

Any additional comments?

Terrible waste of my money

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

wow - heart wrenching

If you want to help make a difference- check out CASA in your state/county.. we are volunteers speaking up for the child....

Audiobook narrating is terrible

I feel like this may have been a good story, but I couldn’t get through the audiobook because the narrators sounded like robots. It was so distracting and annoying that I couldn’t focus on the storyline. Don’t waste your money or credits on the audiobook if the narrating makes a difference to you!

Absolutely LOVE!

At first you find the main character, Alex, so pitiful...you feel sorry for her and find her habits so destructive...but then you begin to root for her and will her to get better. I loved this story fully. Excellent character development - down to Fiona too...whom you will find very annoying! A must read/listen. Real people in a real world...a bit of drama to the scenario but overall wonderfully written.

Didn’t love it

I enjoyed the narration for Annie. Didn’t love the character Lexi or her narration. Listening to lexi’s inner thoughts chapter after chapter got annoying

Not good

This book was so infuriating!!! I finished it, but just cause I wanted to see how it turned out.

Beautiful

I thought thais book was amazing, I couldn't contain my tear. It finished up nicely

It's Amazing What You Will Do For Family.

Amazing story. At times my heart was pacing. I felt the characters on a deeper level. HOWEVER, this author uses the word "incredulous" entirely too many times.

omg the tears

this book was so emotionally packed. so good I loved and learned a few things too!!!! I think this the fastest I've ever listened to a book!!!!!!!!!