Cruel Summer
Written by Wesley Southard
Narrated by Sarah Nessel
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
Melissa Braun is a broken woman. Only wanting what’s best for her family, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to mend her fractured relationship with her abusive boyfriend. In a last ditch effort, she hopes the sun and sand of a much-needed Florida vacation will bring them and her son closer together.
Patrick Braun is a demoralized kid. Quiet and sullen, he only wants his mother to see her boyfriend’s torment as it cripples everything he loves. After years of silence, he refuses to stand by and let the abuse continue to tear them apart.
Hoyt Rainey is a vile man. Unable to keep his hands to himself, he finally takes his anger one step too far. Only this time he finds himself on the receiving end of his own punishment. Down and down he goes, plunging deeper into the dark blue abyss of the sea.
Melissa and Patrick finally believe they are safe, the trouble now behind them for good. They are wrong.
Gods never really stay dead - they only lie in wait. And when a beast as old as time discovers Hoyt...he, too, won’t stay gone for long.
The nights grow darker, the water flows colder, and the cruelty of summer lives on.
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Reviews for Cruel Summer
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a mixed bag. Some reviewers found it disappointing and weak, comparing it to other works. However, there are also positive reviews praising the author's brilliant storytelling and captivating plot. Overall, the book seems to have a strong impact on readers, leaving them unsure of what to read next. While there are some flaws, the positive aspects make it worth considering for those who enjoy YA novels.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Concuring with others on this audio book, it slid down hill pretty quickly. More of a YA read, could have been good if stronger content and narration. Disappointing...eh!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely incredible! Wesley Southard brilliantly crafts a beautiful novel about horrible events that terrifies and captivates. I could not put this down, and now, I’m unsure of what to read next. I’m not sure anything I pick will be this good. Luckily, I have more books by Southard to read.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Started off quite promising and then turned into a very weak version of Clash of The Titans. Kinda comical and corny. Read if you want. It’s a “whatever and a shrug” for me.