Great storyline

love the books, challenges your values and morals in every way. have read multiple times

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A first for me ...

If you could sum up All the Ugly and Wonderful Things in three words, what would they be?

Opens your mind.

What did you like best about this story?

The unique story and characters. I read a lot but the unorthodox personalities and unpredictable plot were refreshing to me. Definitely thought-provoking.

Which character – as performed by Jorjeana Marie – was your favourite?

Kellen because he has been misunderstood all his life but finally finds someone who 'sees' him.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Life is Ugly yet Wonderful.

Any additional comments?

This is the first audiobook that I've wanted to start re-listening to from the beginning right after l processed the ending of the book. This is excluding the countless of times l had to re-listen to sections of the book because of the power of their words. The narration captured the characters, the scenes and the emotions perfectly. Not an easy feat considering there were a dozen plus POVs! This is not a story for the faint-hearted but trust me the feelings you experience are worth every moment of your time. It's so stimulating to step out of your comfort zone and be challenged to open your mind. Life is never black and white, nor is Love (in fact it is far more than 50 shades).

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Disturbing, Sad but hopeful...

really thought provoking read. Children stuck in a world consumed by mental health issues, drugs, violence and the meaning of family challenged

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What a ride…

I was captivated. I understood the complexities in not only Wavy’s, Donald’s, Jessie’s (Callum), & even Val’s and Aunty Brenda’s life. But I cheered for Wavy and her battle for love, acceptance & understanding the whole way through. A tragedy. A bittersweet victory. Wavy, she’s made of good stuff!

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Wow!

I really enjoyed this book. The performance was also enjoyable. Well written. Couldn't stop listening.

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BRILLIANT!!

It's very rare that a book -an audio book - satisfies in every aspect but this audiobook, well, it grabbed me from the first word and didn't let go until the final full-stop. Writing this review is a way to hang on just a little longer.
I'm not going to give away this story, only to say that the title sums it up pretty well. I cried and laughed and thought 'Gosh, how lucky am I to have lived the life I'd been granted.' For even though this is a work of fiction it is sooo close to the truth it hurts.
Bryn Greenwood and ...thank you for your honesty, bravery and dedication in telling this story.
Jorjeana Marie you are a truly gifted story teller! You captured each and every character perfectly! One of the best audiobook acting narrations I've ever heard!

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cringe worthy and heartfelt romance with HEA

At first the narratives fro. different characters threw me off and I didnt think I would like it... I was so wrong. the different narratives help develop the story more. At times I thought I wouldn't be able to get thru parts of the story because of the graffic nature of some parts but I managed and it was soooo worth it.

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Could not stop listening!!

I absolutely love this book from the very first chapter to the very end i could not stop listening to it. It was gripping and an amazing story. the narrator did a great job of separating the different characters voices so you could tell who was who. I really want them to put more of this authors books on Audible.

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This book was a total surpise - loved it

All the Ugly and Wonderful things is a story that is raw and real. A tale of true love waiting and growing with age. The struggles of life when you meet your soul mate and your way to young and everything is stacked against you. A very real story rich with emotions. The narrator did a brilliant job, bring the story to life. A beautiful well written story.

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Difficult subject but I thoroughly enjoyed!

How do I follow up a book like this? I really enjoyed this book, and the different perspectives told. The narrator did a fantastic job, the characters were easily distinguishable, and believable. It really made me think, and in the end, I got the ending I'd hoped for. Thank you to Bryn Greenwood, I loved your book!

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