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The Helena Diaries - Trouble in Mudbug
- Narrated by: Johanna Parker
- Series: Ghost-in-Law, Book 1.5
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-15-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $6.95
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Publisher's Summary
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jana DeLeon, a companion novella to Trouble in Mudbug.
WARNING: This novella is a companion book to Trouble In Mudbug. You should not listen to this novella prior to completing Trouble in Mudbug. The novella contains major spoilers for the novel and would not make sense if listened to beforehand.
Do you love Helena Henry?
Did you wonder what she was thinking during Trouble in Mudbug, or what she was up to when she was not in the novel?
If so, then this novella is for you. All of Helena's thoughts and actions during Trouble in Mudbug, compiled in a diary for you to enjoy.
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- redrover
- 10-22-16
this is just a recap of the previous books
not worth the money. Save your money for the other books. Sad i wasted the credit.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Sally
- 06-14-17
Basically the whole story of the first book
This is the first book told in Helena side of the story. So it is not very interesting it is not anything new
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- K. Daniel
- Texas
- 02-22-16
Thanks for a recap of the whole first book. Not.
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
If I could have learned something truly new about the story. It's the same story told from Helena's point of view. Redundant.
Has The Helena Diaries - Trouble in Mudbug turned you off from other books in this genre?
No. The first book was a light and fun read. But nothing deep enough to expect a companion book.
Have you listened to any of Johanna Parker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
I was hoping to learn new stuff about the story and was disappointed.
Any additional comments?
Going to ask for my money back on this one.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- judy ann fogg
- st. john, usvi United States
- 10-17-15
it explained a lot
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
it was good mainly because I love to listen to johanna parker
If you’ve listened to books by Jana DeLeon before, how does this one compare?
it was kind of the same book just from a different persons eyes
Do you think The Helena Diaries - Trouble in Mudbug needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
sure there cute
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- wookie's mom
- 04-13-15
NOT AS GOOD
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I won't recommend this to a friend. I feel that this story was misrepresented in what it had to offer. There was no secret behind the scenes of book one, therefore, this book does not provide any new information.
Would you be willing to try another book from Jana DeLeon? Why or why not?
Absolutely, in fact I hope to get to read all the books in the series. I just don't feel that this book was needed.
Any additional comments?
I wouldn't spend a credit for this book and wish I had not. But live and learn.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Nurse Lisa In Ohio
- 03-21-15
Kinda neat after having read the first two...
One of my favorite narrators, first of all. Ms. Parker is amazing with her range of voices for her characters (female and make) and really enhances the audiobook experience!
This story was short & cute, but didn't really add much to the overall storyline. I've read & enjoyed the first two books in this series so far & it was kinda cool hearing Helena's perspective on events that have occurred, but I really got nothing substantial out of doing so. Meh. Still cute & a well written series overall :)
Thank you for stopping by!
Cheers,
Lisa (@NurseLisainOhio)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- tweety09
- 05-23-18
Lots of Spoilers!
As suggested in summary, do not listen to this before "Trouble in Mudbog" book.
Way too many spoilers in this. I enjoyed it.
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- Avid Reader
- Ogallala, NE, USA
- 01-18-18
Love it
I am really loving this series....it is funny. It keeps you on your toes waiting for what will happen next.
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Deja
- 01-16-18
Great for a laugh
It was wonderful after listening to the book trouble in mudbug to hear that gongs from Helena’s point of view. I laughed so hard in some parts I cried.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- UKSheila
- 01-02-18
Story
Different story line and funny.Voice narrating the story the right tone for this type of listening material loved it.