The Art of Us
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The Art of Us
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Narrated by:
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Abby Craden
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By:
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KL Hughes
About this listen
Eighteen-year-old Charlee Parker met the love of her life in a parking lot-a leggy brunette with a valedictorian medal hanging from her rear-view mirror and an attitude as biting as a Boston winter. Alexandra Woodson was guarded, a 19-year-old orphan set on a bright future in hospitality administration. She never imagined an art student with a penchant for cheesy pick-up lines and stealing parking spaces would crack her rigid exterior and claim her heart.
For four years, theirs was an enviable love - evergreen and growing. Unbreakable... until it broke.
Alex's job now brings her back to Boston, after five years working on the opposite side of the country. When, by chance, they meet again, Charlee and Alex are swept up in a whirlwind of heart-rending history, tossed between past and present, and lovers old and new. Will their lingering connection be enough to convince them that some loves are meant to last? Or should the past remain in the past?
Contains mature themes.
©2017 KL Hughes (P)2018 TantorWhat listeners say about The Art of Us
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- Andy
- 12-05-2023
Worth the wait
This was a brilliant story weaved through time and it made me tear up several times with the intensity of feelings good and bad … I stumbled upon this book but will now definitely be finding out more about this writer ! Abby did an amazing job as always
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- Jess
- 25-06-2019
it’s cold, it’s beautiful
i read most of this book when it was still in its beta phase, when the characters had different names which gave the story different meanings; i love it just as much now as i did then. this book will make you ache and cry and blush, and it will all be worth it. i loved living in this world, even for just a little while. may we meet again.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-11-2020
Angsty and sexy
This is my first KL Hughes book. Im a sucker for angsty second change romances and this one did not disappoint.
I really enjoyed how Charlees heartbreak and longing manifested itself in her art. These two cant keep away from either other and subconsciously revisit old places in their city where they think they might see each other. I enjoyed the longing stares and sexual tension between the two of them for the entire book. Some scenes had me laughing out loud, especially their awkward double date and how they explain it to their friends afterwards.
The book flicks between the past and present and does so gracefully, most of the time. I would have enjoyed a few more scenes of their relationship building in the past, but the book focussed on some pivotal moments in their relationship and spent a long time explaining and expanding there.
I think there an opportunity was missed to explain Alex's hurtful past and how they fell in love in the beginning. Their first love scene was interesting but I felt like it was too rushed and missed a little context.
Overall, I couldn't stop listening. I think I've listened to Abby Craden's voice longer than some of my closest family over the last 6 months. She does such a great job, its hard for me to give another narrator a chance.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- APD
- 02-11-2020
About 2 hours too long
These angst ridden characters had little to endear themselves. A story saved only by the excellent narrator
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- TG
- 06-07-2023
A keeper!
Wasn't sure if I'd like this book after the first couple of chapters but it grew on me to the extent I almost couldn't put it down. Abby Craden voices all the MCs very skillfully.
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- Lady Stark
- 21-07-2023
Hmmm
I enjoyed the story in its entirety due to “the one that got away” theme. However. However, the thing that didn’t sit well with me was the “past then present” storyline. That jarred my brain cells a bit and it was difficult for me to focus on the present. Another thing that exasperated me was the never ending profession of undying devotion between the main characters. Despite my complaints, as mentioned earlier, I enjoyed this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-01-2020
Fabulously Powerful
Such an epic, emotion filled story of a powerful, all consuming love. Wonderfully written with every emotion written being experienced as though you were the characters. Will be listening to this one over and over.
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- Jodie
- 08-02-2022
Beautiful Story
This was both beautifully written and narrated. I really enjoyed the flashbacks and felt like they added to the flow of the narrative.
The chemistry between Charlee and Alex seeps out of the pages, and even though it's clear that people are going to get their hearts broken, it is clear that these two belong together.
The secondary characters added so much depth to a angsty, yet touching story. It was quite emotional at times, but Hughes still managed to sprinkle it with humour.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-05-2023
Romantic, Intense, Beautiful
A deeply emotional, time jumping story that will leave you wanting more . Highly recommended
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- Anonymous User
- 13-10-2024
I’m a sucker for a lost and reunited love story
I thought it was as great, big love, sadness, love, happiness, loss, life happening. Well worth the “read”.
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