I Hope You Find Me

De: Trish Marie Dawson

Narrado por: Erin Spencer

Life for Riley ends when her young children die in her arms…victims of a global viral outbreak that claims the lives of everyone she’s ever known. Left to fend for herself with only a dog as her companion, she sets out on a journey to find others, leaving notes everywhere she goes…hoping that one day someone will come looking for her. When Riley meets the handsome yet mysterious Connor on the streets of Downtown San Diego, they form a bond unlike either has experienced before. When the things that go bump in the night turn out to be more than nightmares, the trio sets off for the mountains in search of an isolated resort where they can hunker down, away from the ominous shadows of the dead city streets. The peace and tranquility of the woods isn’t enough to keep the darkness away for long though and soon Riley and Connor are forced to accept that the World and the few people left alive in it will never be the same. The shadows of their past may haunt them forever…threatening to destroy what little dreams they have left of a future unless they fight to stay in the light and never lose their hope.

©2012 Trish Marie Dawson (P)2014 Trish Marie Dawson

Standing Ovation! Encore!!!

What made the experience of listening to I Hope You Find Me the most enjoyable?

The story was brilliant and well edited. The narrator really brought the characters to life.

What did you like best about this story?

How strong Riley was with everything she had to go through.

What does Erin Spencer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The voice of each character was very distinct and original. She did an amazing job of putting me on the scene with each of the characters. Well done!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Fight to stay in the light and never lose hope.

Any additional comments?

I am simply blown away by the originality of this story. Trish Marie Dawson is now one of my favorite authors. Awesome job! Well done! Grabbing book two now!

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What was one of the most memorable moments of I Hope You Find Me?

This novel was always interesting, well written, and amazing storytelling. Moves well, wonderful development in meaningful relationships and conflict.

Definitely worth Reading and listening to

*possible spoilers*

I have both the kindle book and the audible version, so I read and listened intermittently. That aside, I absolutely loved this book. It had me hooked from the very beginning. Rylie is a strong character, who has held it together and survived the traumatic loss of her entire family. From time to time, her fragility shows through, and you often wonder if she has it in her to go on, living and to a survival center. She leaves a trail of notes, meant for family, but really, for anyone left amongst the living. When she meets Connor (well, when he saves her life), your first thought is, yay another human! But Rylie is still having a hard time dealing with her inner demons, and while desperately lonely, she has a wall up against Connor. Whether it's because she doesn't trust him, or because she's too scared to lose more people she cares for, you'll never know. When her and Connor are all but forced to leave the luxury hotel they been staying in, they set off into the new world and relative unknown.
Upon finding the center, her hopes are deflated when they find one lone survivor.
And end up bringing along some very unwelcome visitors.
This is an incredible book, the characters are well developed and given personalities all their own. I was so sad to have finished this book, but knowing it's a series, with more to come, I look forward to more of Rylie's story.

I hope you find me ? Yes I did and very glad.

Where does I Hope You Find Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not a fair question, as most of the books I find are great books. I tend to return the bowzers (not up to my par) books. I will return for a re-listen again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Hope You Find Me?

I was happy when she and the dog were gotten out of the water.

What about Erin Spencer’s performance did you like?

She did well on the voices, which makes it more interesting than someone who just reads the book. Voice changes make the book come alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I didn't laugh or cry, although there were great highs and lows in the book. The opening was when you realize she has just had the children and paramour bodies burned, then to find her mother dead as well.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book for more mature readers/listeners due to the deaths and the virus that has taken out most of the world population. Not a good read for younger readers.

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Would you listen to I Hope You Find Me again? Why?

Absolutely!! Loved listening to this book, I had read it but listening added so much , it reminded me even more why I enjoyed this book!'

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Riley! She has to overcome so much heart break and tragedy. She's a strong heroine but also sensitive and resilient!

What does Erin Spencer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Erin helped me put more of a personality and face to the character , she added a whole new view to the main character.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Surving the apocalypse and finding love

Any additional comments?

Trish Dawson did such an amazing job with this series!! The world building and character development was so spot on, she brings her characters emotions and the journey they endure to the forefront with exemplary writing and story telling. It was a believable story of love and survival. I loved listening to their story and the things they had to face, how they made it through them and the development of Riley and Connor's love story. Can't wait to listen to book 2!