• Barely Breathing

  • Breathing, Book 2
  • By: Rebecca Donovan
  • Narrated by: Kate Rudd
  • Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,605 ratings)

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Barely Breathing

By: Rebecca Donovan
Narrated by: Kate Rudd
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Publisher's summary

Barely Breathing is the second book in the million-copy bestselling Breathing Series.

“I’ve spent most of my life trying to make it to a future that still hasn’t happened, or avoid a past that won’t let me go. I don't remember when I’ve ever just stopped to live in the present, to hold on to the seconds I’m in.”

Emma Thomas’s struggle with an abusive home life came to a heart-pounding conclusion in the final chapters of Reason to Breathe, the first installment of the Breathing Series - Rebecca Donovan’s bestselling romantic-thriller (USA Today). Now her secret life has been exposed, and her tormentor can’t hurt her anymore. Yet some are still haunted by that night. The bruises may have faded, but scars and fears remain. How will she reclaim her life when she’s barely breathing?

©2012 Rebecca Donovan (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Enjoyable

Based n the characters I think this book was written for teens but I found myself drawn in and after the first book had to keep going. This is a series of three that should be read in order. The second book was my least favorite of the three. It seemed drawn out, but the characters and story line were important for book three. Overall I would recommend.

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A……MAZING!!!!!!

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Never read many books where the second is even better than the first. What an incredible book and wonderful story. I highly recommend thie series.

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Beautiful Story

Third time listening to this series. So powerful!! Evan and Emma resonate with you. Excellent.

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Enjoyable Series!

What made the experience of listening to Barely Breathing the most enjoyable?

The realness, pain, and lessons of love

Who was your favorite character and why?

Evan & Emma love can stand the test of time and with patience it would never waver

Which scene was your favorite?

The art room when evan returned

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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Author picked awesome narrators

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Like Playing Twister

The story, although frustrating and emotional, is more true to life than the listener sometimes wants it to be. You ache for Emma but you get angry at some of her decisions regarding Jonathan. The loyalty of Sarah and Evan is honorable. The analogy to Twister is that RD does an excellent job of intertwining the characters' lives...actions...right/wrong...and doesn't loose the listener/readers pull to "hang in there". Look forward to the final book!

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Captivating!

I love this series! However, it does affect my sleep.... keeps me so enthralled, I can’t stop listening!!! Emma’s life is so tortured, yet filled with love and close friends as well. Never a dull moment!

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Great Story Line

There is love, happiness, some sadness, drama. Overall the story was written well and will keep you interested.

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really good

I had a few issues with the first book, but I must say this one was really good. It had good character build and i enjoyed the relationship with evan. very well done book.

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Loved the series

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This was a series I didn't figure I'd buy mor than the first book,. I couldn't stop listening to this series

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surprised

although I don't normally read books like this on I have been unable to stop listening to this. it's very well written and gives​u a different perspective on things that truly happen. on to the third book

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