Pretty Little Things

By: Teresa Mummert

Narrated by: Sarah Puckett

I was young enough not to understand that my life was different. Colin became the one person that I could count on to protect me. He suffered for the both of us by carrying the burden of our secret. We were the lucky few that got a chance to start over. A fake family, a new home, and a pretty little life built on lies. But while our lives continued to intertwine, we were put on very different paths. Now it's only a matter of time before they collide and the beast behind the beauty is exposed.

©2012 Teresa Mummert (P)2024 Teresa Mummert

pretty little things

I was gifted this audio ARC for a honest and unbiased review from the author/narrator.
Teresa Mummert wrote a very confusing book. The story went back in the past then to the present, while doing this it left me confused. I think it somehow wasn't a book for audio. Just saying.
Sarah Puckett narrated this book but I feel that there wasn't enough emotions for the book.
I'm sorry to say this is one book I didn't care for but will try another by author and narrator at another time.

Pulls you in

This books starts off very raw from the very start and never looks back. I was hooked from the opening and listened to it in almost one sitting. I love that the book goes back and forth in time to give the reader/listener the back story while not revealing everything at once. This is my first book by this author and it will not be my last.

I liked that the author didn't just write the 2 main characters she also used the subcharacters in the book too so we got a little insight into them too. It brought even more depth into the story.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, it isn't too raw but it does touch on some darker subjects such as violence, murder, rape, etc so it isn't for everyone but it's not as dark as other books. It's a great book and I would listen to it again.

Disclaimer: I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Was hoping for more!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I would have to say no, the book and narrating just fell a little short in opinion.

Would you be willing to try another book from Teresa Mummert? Why or why not?

Maybe I would try another book, this book was good, just not great.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Sarah Puckett?

I would also try Sarah again, but It needed work.

Do you think Pretty Little Things needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

The story was HEA so I don't see a reason for a 2nd book.

Any additional comments?

Overall the book was OK the plot was good, just needed more.

I was given this audiobook for free from audiobook boom for my unbiased review.

Get a different narrator

The story was ok, made me want to punch that Colin in the face. Worst part was the narrator though. Sounded like it was her first time reading a book.

Dark Contemporary Romance...

The story is intriguing but I found it hard to keep up as it went back and forth between present & past. Perhaps it would have been easier to follow in a book format versus audiobook.

There are some pretty abusive descriptions. It can be quite disturbing specially because all my favorite dark romances do not have the "hero" continue to sleep around and act abusive towards the "heroine" and other females throughout the book.

The narration was ok. It was more like a reading than heartfelt & emotional. The narrator did not immerse herself in the characters. It sounded a bit monotone to me.

The story had potential but the hopping around made it confusing. I did not understand her relationship with Jake. He seemed important at first but not so much towards the end. He was a peculiar character anyways.

They were part of a cult and were able to scape and find a wealthy lawyer to help them. They pretended to be a family to blend in. Annie and Colin would tell everyone they are brother & sister. The leader of the cult Taylor is pretty sick. There are some unexpected twists towards the end.

The story did not flow as well as I had expected it. And the conclusion did not really leave a happy feeling in the pit of my stomach. It was intended to be a HEA... You will need to read it to understand.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."