Book description
Spectacular Things - A Heart-Warming Sisterhood Saga
Beck Dorey-Stein has woven a tender, yet fiercely realistic portrait of two sisters whose lives are as intertwined as the roots of an old oak tree in a small Maine town. From the moment you meet Mia and Cricket, it's clear that their bond is both a sanctuary and a battlefield. The author deftly balances the weighty themes of ambition, sacrifice, and legacy without ever slipping into melodrama.
Mia, the studious caretaker, carries the invisible burden of her mother's past while trying to keep the family together. Cricket, the vivacious soccer star, dreams of stepping onto a national stage but must confront how far she is willing to go for that dream. Dorey-Stein captures their internal conflicts with such clarity that readers can almost hear their whispered doubts and fierce determination echoing through the pages.
What makes this novel truly spectacular is its honesty about the cost of chasing greatness. The sisters' decisions-whether it's Mia risking love or Cricket pushing herself to the brink-feel authentic, grounded in a deep understanding of human vulnerability. Yet, even as they face potential heartbreak and self-sabotage, their loyalty remains unwavering, offering readers both heartache and hope.
The prose is lyrical yet accessible; every chapter ends with a hook that compels you forward. Dorey-Stein's narrative pace keeps the story moving while allowing space for quiet reflection-a balance that rarely finds its sweet spot in contemporary YA/Adult fiction.
In short, Spectacular Things isn't just another coming-of-age tale; it is an emotionally resonant journey that reminds us that our biggest dreams are often built on the foundations of family love and personal sacrifice. If you're looking for a book that will stay with you long after the last page, this is one to add to your reading list right away.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience