The Acts of Life

By: Kristin Mulligan

Narrated by: Tristan Wright, Laurie West, Punch Audio

Sibling rivalry is a killer.

Sam and Stella are closer than most brothers and sisters. Born only minutes apart, they're both best friends and lifelong adversaries.

Sam's not worried about who's living the better life. So what if his law degree isn't getting much use, his last relationship was a failure, and he spends most weekends hungover. Despite Stella's nagging mockery, Sam is happy.

But Stella is happier (and she'll be the first one to tell you). She has a skyrocketing career and imminent engagement to look forward to. And if she's too busy climbing the corporate ladder to focus on friendships, what does it matter? All she needs is her twin brother.

There's never been a threat to the sibling hierarchy... until Harper. Sam's unexpected one-night stand has the potential to be more. So why isn't Stella happy for her brother? A rivalry like theirs has its challenges- after all, portraying the perfect life isn't easy. And in their final act, Sam and Stella's darkest secrets and true selves will be revealed. No one knows you like your twin, right?

©2021, 2022 Kristin Mulligan (P)2025 Kristin Mulligan

A damn good read!

I highly recommend. I don't usually read outside of a certain genre but I was really happy I gave this one a shot.

Don’t underestimate this book

This book was riveting! I don’t even know how else to describe it. You think the story is going one way and then BAM! Its shifts your view and you don’t even know which side you’re on.
I rated 4 stars on performance, for personal preference. I only want to hear one narrator using different voices or tones. But when there are more than one it’s a bit confusing and takes me out till I get used to it…. I also prefer male POVs not read in a female voice because it’s just cringy for me.
But overall big fan of this book. It made me want more! I usually read more of a fantasy realm of things so this was a great pallet cleanser. Also romance 10/10, there are spicy scenes, but written well and don’t make you roll your eyes because they go on forever.
You HAVE to get to the intermission!!!