How Bad Things Can Get

De: Darcy Coates

Narrado por: Hillary Huber

It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.

When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.

A week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.

But then the true history of the island is revealed…along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darkerand far bloodieris waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.

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Couldn’t put down

Great change of pace for the author. Loved the characters and surprises that kept me guessing.

another hit from Darcy

This is my 5th or 6th Darcy Coates book. first one I've listened to and I loved it. twists and turns not knowing who will live or die. the narrator was really good there were a few times I thought it was a double narrator.. well done!! love love love

Mr. Beast Meets Fyre Meets Terrifier

Extreme Body Gore Became Repetitive And Boring… the surprises were sometimes good but often telegraphed and meh.

Meh

Personally I found the narrator to be monotone and lifeless. Her impression of the festival host was particularly annoying. The story was alright, the bit about the islands history was fascinating and I wish the story had focused more on that and done something surprising and horrifying with a combination of the islands history mixed with the new inhabitants pasts. Oh well…missed opportunity i guess.

I liked but…

I really went back-and-forth with this Audiobook. Which is really not like me with Darcey Coates because I enjoy her horror, with a bit of gore, and some humor tossed in. I enjoy it, but the narrator for this Audiobook was not a good choice. At least in my opinion I probably only heard 75% of this book because there’s one character that when she speaks, I can’t hear a thing she says it’s like a mumbling whisper. I don’t know. I can’t figure out if I liked it or not based on just the narrator. It really shows you how much a narrator can impact a story.