The Very Real World of Emily Adams

By: Samantha J. Rose

Narrated by: Bodine Boling

Emily Adams has reached a breaking point. Her boyfriend pushed her down the stairs, breaking her arm, and now she’s found herself in an unfamiliar city with 15 cents in her pocket and nowhere to go. She’s decided that all that’s left for her is to take matters into her own hands and put an end to her misery....

Until an encounter with a magic man in a dress changes everything.

In a story full of humor and heart, The Very Real World of Emily Adams shows that there is hope in darkness, triumph in tragedy, and the moment when things are at their worst is when you hold on the hardest, because you never know what good things are waiting for you on the other side of despair.

©2020 Samantha Rose (P)2020 Immortal Works

I’m applauding and shouting for an encore!

The way the author was able to magically weave in and out of pop culture references, deeply profound sentiments, and an ever captivating narrative made me grateful she shared her wonderful gift of writing with the world through this book. Her debut novel is entertaining, thought provoking, uplifting, and wickedly clever (tracks instead of chapters? Genius! Song names as chapter titles? Brilliant! A gorgeous spaceman dressed in drag? Amazing!). Protagonist Emily is a such relatable character with a complex array of emotions and so much charm that the reader can’t help but root for her. Lipstick Rick is as wise as he is magical with enough inspiring quotes to fill a Pinterest board. I hope this imaginative storyteller has more stories in store for us. (Rain might say something here about repeating the word “store” so much in one sentence 😉.) I will be anxiously waiting to read an encore!

Beautiful words and a Beautiful Love Story

I had no idea what to expect… what I found was a beautiful written/read book with words to inspire and uplift a soul and a Love Story with lots of twist and turns and laughs,witty and I even cried …. OMGOSH you just have to listen/read it. I can see it made into a Movie. I will now buy a hard copy so that I can read and mark some of the very profound quotes of hope, forgiveness and self love.

A great story

6When I first started this book I didn't think I was going to like it. I got the audiobook & I have to say I loved it. The best narrator for this story. The characters were a little different let's say but after a certain point it made sense. Emily ran away with her boyfriend & that did not work out well for her. When she met Lipstick Rick her world changed. He helped her when she needed it the most. She became a part of their group and had friends.. She tried to move on with her life & just when she knew she was in love Jessie tried to walk back into her life. He was mentally abusive to her and also caused a lot of her bad choices. She made her choice which caused some grief, regret & heartache. A story full of surprises. Great characters including Shemonsters that will keep you guessing. Like I said before the narrator will make you love each character. I would definitely recommend this story. I would give more stars if possible.

Unique, Creative, at times Dark, Pagetuner

This Audible book was a Excellent listen/read, very Unique and riveting. I plowed through this book in a very short time, because I could not put it down. Narrator did a good job with the storyline. I have never listened/read this author before and now zi will keep my eyes out for more of her work!! I highly recommend this book, it is filled with magic.

Who wouldn’t want a “Lipstick Rick” in their life?

Emily is the type of character that I think a lot of people can relate to. Someone at her wits end and pushed to her breaking point. All is not lost... there is hope... there is Lipstick Rick!

Samantha J. Rose drew me into this amazing story right from the start. She is so creative and imaginative. I hope we see more.

This was the first narration by Bodine Boling that I’ve listened to. I was not disappointed. A very enjoyable performance.

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