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Layover Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Amy Andelson (Author), Emily Meyer (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator),
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Fans of Julie Buxbaum's Tell Me Three Things and Morgan Matson's Since You've Been Gone will get caught up in the drama of this road trip romance that begins with an unplanned flight layover in L.A. and turns into a wild adventure.

Flynn: At first we were almost strangers. But ever since I moved to New York, Amos was the one person I could count on. And together we were there for Poppy. (I mean, what kind of parents leave their kid to be raised by a nanny?) I just didn't expect to fall for him - and I never expected him to leave us.

Amos: I thought I was the only one who felt it. I told myself it was because we were spending so much time together - taking care of Poppy and all. But that night, I could tell she felt it, too. And I freaked out - you're not supposed to fall for your stepsister. So I ran away to boarding school. I should have told her why I was leaving, but every time I tried, it felt like a lie.

One missed flight was about to change their lives forever....

Perfect for fans of Clueless and brought to you by two Hollywood screenwriters, this wild journey of unlikely romance, heartbreak, and adventure - set against the backdrop of a blended family in freefall during a rebellious layover in Los Angeles - reveals the true value of the unbreakable bonds we forge when we dare to let ourselves risk it all.

Readers:
Flynn, read by Phoebe Strole
Amos, read by Michael Crouch
Poppy, read by Cassandra Morris

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  1. Listening Length
    5 hours and 39 minutes
  2. Author
    Amy Andelson, see all
  3. Narrator
    Michael Crouch, see all
  4. Audible release date
    February 6, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B075DLHXWY
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 5 hours and 39 minutes
Author Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer
Narrator Michael Crouch, Cassandra Morris, Phoebe Strole
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 06, 2018
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B075DLHXWY
Best Sellers Rank #397,020 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#166 in Teen & Young Adult Alternative Family Fiction
#846 in Contemporary Romance for Teens
#943 in Fiction on Family for Teens

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I think this book kind of glorifies doing these things without actual repercussions.
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I think this book kind of glorifies doing these things without actual repercussions.
This was an unexpected read for me. To be honest, I planned on unhauling this book a couple of times. It’s cute cover really made me want to keep it though. I’m glad I kept it! I really enjoyed my time reading this book. I thought it was a super cute idea.I love a romance that kind of blooms from step siblings. It’s a trope that I cannot get over. I’m trash for it, I know. I like that it’s so subtle in this book. You know there was an issue between Flynn and Amos. I love that this book was not centered on their relationship.The main reason why this book didn’t get a five star rating is that these kids that committed plenty of crimes, did not receive appropriate punishment. Stealing a car and someone’s credit cards is definitely a big no-no. Being grounded is not a good enough punishment. I think this book kind of glorifies doing these things without actual repercussions.Other than that, I really enjoyed this book. I’m shocked with how fast I read through it!3/5 Stars
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Francesca DeLaurentis
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book and loved the tour of Los Angeles ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
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I loved this book and loved the tour of Los Angeles thru these characters' eyes. Quick read that was fun, emotional, witty, hip and very satisfying. Can't wait to read more from these authors.
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Kimbostein
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story and characters-loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018
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I could not stop reading from the very first page. This is a fast-paced story about three siblings who, on the way to meet their parents for vacation, decide to run away on their layover in Los Angeles. I loved the characters, their individual voices, and their relationships with one another. Their problems and emotions were relatable and realistic for their ages. This one is not to be missed!
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Jsmooth
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018
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Such a fun and adventurous read! I couldn’t put it down. Loved the character development and ending.
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Sandy Kay
1.0 out of 5 stars Hated it
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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I really hated this book. It was not about the writing but about the story and events that happen in it.

To be fair, I am not in the target age demographic. I am more like the parent age of the target reader of this book. I would not give it to a teen to read. Again in fairness, I didn't grow up in the kind of wealthy private NYC school world that the main characters of the book inhabit and the social mores when I was a teen are vastly different than what they are now. I accept that the activities these teens engaged in are probably real life examples in that social strata, especially in families where the parents are so busy the children are basically raised by housekeepers.

But the book treats underage drinking, drug use and casual sex like no big deal and it bothered me so much I could not enjoy the runaway adventure. I also didn't really buy into the relationship between Flynn and Amos, which is a big part of the book.
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Aditi@AThousandWordsAMillionBooks
3.0 out of 5 stars A Gorgeous Cover + A Questionable Plot
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018
THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS, and it's pretty much the first thing that struck me about this book. I've finished reading it, and it's STILL the thing I think about the most.

What I expected this book to be about: A Meet Cute fluffy romance set in an airport due to a delayed layover. (I somehow glazed over the fact that they were step-siblings in when I was reading the description)

What this book was about: Three slightly spoils Upper East Side step-siblings and how they run away from a vacation. Also, two of them are in love but won't admit it and their younger sister has OCD and anxiety.

What I currently feel about this book: NEUTRAL? I feel like the things I liked and the things I disliked evened each other out and I'm left stuck in the middle. Let me explain further:

THINGS I LIKED:

1. Disneyland: YES FOR DISNEYLAND MAKING AN APPEARANCE IN THIS BOOK. I've been to two different Disneylands in my life -one in Orlando and one in Hong Kong - and I ADORED both of them. It truly made me happy to see "The Happiest Place on Earth" in such a book.

2. The Backdrop and the Fluffy Book: There's always time for a fun contemporary in the middle of a hectic like, and to some extent, Layover was it. I also haven't read many books set in Los Angeles and I LOVED the descriptions and the vibe it added to the book.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE:

1. Playing House: Amos and Flynn, the two step siblings, were honestly playing house with their younger sibling, Poppy. It gave off a VERY weird vibe where both of them pretended to be Poppy's parents and they were in love with each other but didn't admit and and IT ALL GAVE OFF A VERY WEIRD VIBE. Yes, I read a book set in L.A. And now I use the word Vibe a lot.

2. S**t Shaming + The Not Like Other Girls Crap: I DID NOT LIKE AMOS' CHARACTER. Here are some instances why:

--- When girls wear clothes he things are 'inappropriate' they are all S***S WHO ARE TRYING TOO HARD. Man, SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND LET GIRLS WEAR WHAT THEY WANT TO.

--- When his step sister and love interest has consensual sex and then comes home the next morning, HE LOCKS HER OUT AND STARES AT HER THROUGH THE DOOR, REFUSING TO LET HER COME IN BECAUSE HE WANTS HER TO WALLOW IN HER SHAME.

3. Rich Kids Galore: THIS BOOK WAS FILLED WITH A RICH, PRIVILEGED BUNCH OF SIBLINGS, that claimed their lives were so hard but needed a reality check.

--- Logic: When your parents are taking you in a cruise/ vacation to break some bad news, DUMP YOUR EXPENSIVE PHONES IN THE TRASH AND RUN AWAY AND NOT RESPOND WHEN YOUR PARENTS ARE FRANTICALLY EMAILING YOU. #Responsible

--- Not realise that your KID SISTER NEEDS MEDS, AND BE FOCUSED ON YOUR OWN ANGST SO MUCH THAT YOU LOSE HER TWICE .

--- Steal the VERY EXPENSIVE car and CREDIT CARD of the boy who took you in after you ran away to go to Disneyland because you know your parents can pay him back. No problem. Just a little bit of IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD AND THIEVERY.

I mean, come to think of it, I'm probably not as neutral as I once claimed after all the ranting. I apologise for my own confusion.

It's a mediocre book with a BEAUTIFUL cover that I'm just not sure what I feel about. Maybe that should tell you something? 2.75 Stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wanted more!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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Absolutely love it! Took this book on my most recent flight and couldn’t put it down. Witty, current, and well written. Something everyone will enjoy!
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Alexis P.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
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I think I missed the premise of this book. I really thought it was going to be a bit like that older movie “adventures in babysitting” with most of the adventure being about the actual two day layover and all the excitement that happened. This turned out to be entirely different and I’m 40% into this book trying to figure out when something is going to happen.

Every chapter is structured this way: a little about the present layover (very little and very little dialogue), TONS about past-back-story-messed-up-events-relationship-stuff, aaaand more backstory, and then a small paragraph about the present moving the characters to the next stop on travel guide.com.

I really really want to like this book because I think Poppy and Amos have brilliant voices. Lynn fell flat to me because she’s the typical pasty white girl that is “different from other girls” because she wears sweaters and converse? So. Here we go again with the Twilight Trope and another Bella. Yay. What exactly is Lynn cool for? The authors keep saying that. The boys in the book keep saying it. Nobody sells it. In fact, I want to skip all her chapters.

I understand that people want female leads to be as plain and boring as possible to relate to most of us bookworms, but don’t underestimate us.

Anyway. It’s a nice fast read. Highly predictable which I liked. Didn’t mind the teen sex, drugs, alcohol as much because I know what teens get into, especially without guidance. Fortunately these super rich kids have money.

****spoiler*****

Oh wait. They are the poorest super rich kids, lol. Only a 160 something bucks between them? Really? No sense to hit up an atm first? Unable to think about how to catch a ride and when they have cell phones and can call an Uber? Looool like really? Oh wait! They threw those out! (As IF. You can’t even prey the phone out of a teens hands for 5 minutes. To death do them part).

I feel like if these kids weren’t super rich and had messed up parernts, and ran away, that may have made more sense to this story.

Either way, it got published!
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Ing. Wilhelm Tiefenboeck
1.0 out of 5 stars Buchumschlag und Bucheinband hat 10 cm Schnitt
Reviewed in Germany on July 15, 2019
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Der Schutzumschlag (oder Buchumschlag) hatte einen 10 cm langen Schnitt der bis zum Bucheinband geht. Offensichtlich mit einem Cutter beim Öffnen einer Verpackung passiert. Somit als Geschenk nicht zu gebrauchen.
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