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Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Publisher : Avon Books
For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her
old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind
her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound
booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother.
When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee
unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.
On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved
romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight,
the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what
romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut
short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the
late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes
her decision for her.
As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance
pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the
comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are
revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once
more.
If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she
will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would
be hers.
From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells
the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who
has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of
self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last
romance novel.
I'd read the ARC of Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan last
month! I was quite excited when I started it as I hadn't read any of
her books before. Well, I did like it but I wouldn't say I loved it.
It follows Sewanee, an audiobook narrator whose life was completely
changed because of an accident a few years back. And well, she
doesn't really like narrating romance books but she gets the chance
to work on a romance audiobook with another famous narrator - Brock
McKnight, and since they're offering her lots of 💰, she decides to
accept the offer.
From the moment I started reading this, the author had my attention,
but there was this lingering undercurrent of sadness in the
narration(does that make sense to you?) because of who Sewanee is as
a person. It takes a while for us to know what happened to her, and
it did make me feel very sad. I mean not everyone can be positive
and upbeat all the time when life keeps pushing you down.
But, I didn't really like it when she kept talking about the romance
genre and HEAs though. I mean I'm the world's biggest cynic (not
that I show it on here) but I love romance not because of the HEAs
but because of the comfort it gives me. So yeah, that made me feel a
little annoyed(so it's a me thing, nothing wrong with the book). And
the love interest Nick also doesn't like reading books(or
romance?)🤣
I did enjoy Sewanee's journey and her grandma and friends, but I
wanted more from the romance! The email/text exchanges were very
cute though! But, I think you'd enjoy this if you're looking for
something fun+emotional with more relationships!❣️✨
You can also find this review on my bookstagram here
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Julia Whelan is a screenwriter, lifelong actor, and award-winning audiobook narrator of over 500 titles. Her performance of her own debut novel, the internationally bestselling My Oxford Year, garnered a Society of Voice Arts award. She is also a Grammy-nominated audiobook director, a former writing tutor, a half-decent amateur baker, and a certified tea sommelier.
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