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rellimreads's review against another edition
5.0
2/24/2022 - 99¢ audio on chirp!
7/14/2021 - NARRATOR REVEAL DAY!!!! Vanessa Edwin & Eric Michael Summerer!
Karen Grey continues to deliver my favorite aspects of romance in You Spin Me. Authentic and fully developed characters, laughs, tears, sexy scenes, and a wonderful HEA. While the story stands on it’s own – there’s references to events and characters from previous books, the Boston Classics series is best enjoyed in order. (pssst… at the time of this review you can grab the audio for book 1, What I’m Looking For, from Chirp for $1.99)
I loved the contrast of Cal & Jess both being concerned about how people react to their looks versus the person inside but for opposite reasons. Much of Cal’s body was burned in a fire when he was a young child and he’s come to expect strangers horrified or pitying reactions. Jess was “blessed” with amazing genetics which gives her a body many admire but then make assumptions about her based on that.
By calling in to the radio station where Cal is a DJ, they get to know each other and build an amazing friendship that is developing into something more. But both are afraid of what happens next. With the story taking place over several months, I love that Grey gives us a lot of time to get to know them as individuals and as a couple. While it is a difficult road for this couple and there are a few misunderstandings – I appreciated that nothing drags out too long.
I like the way that Grey had Cal & Jess understand, accept, and deal with the challenges that each of them brings to the relationship. Overall a fabulous and enjoyable listen.
Narration:
I loved the book, but the narration is amazing. Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer are absolutely perfect as Jess & Cal. They both do a fantastic job with voices, emotions, and accents. Summerer’s DJ voices are particularly spot on and the impersonation of Bobcat Goldthwaite had me rolling. I was completely immersed in the world Grey has created and I want her to write another book for Cal & Jess just so I can hear more of them by Edwin & Summerer.
While I borrowed the ebook through Kindle Unlimited, I received a free advanced copy of the audiobook from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
7/11/2021 - I absolutely LOVED this audio!!! Narrator reveal & review will go live on 7/14.
6/22/2021 - Snagged an ALC of the audio. I’m super excited but no deets until 7/14….
7/14/2021 - NARRATOR REVEAL DAY!!!! Vanessa Edwin & Eric Michael Summerer!
Karen Grey continues to deliver my favorite aspects of romance in You Spin Me. Authentic and fully developed characters, laughs, tears, sexy scenes, and a wonderful HEA. While the story stands on it’s own – there’s references to events and characters from previous books, the Boston Classics series is best enjoyed in order. (pssst… at the time of this review you can grab the audio for book 1, What I’m Looking For, from Chirp for $1.99)
I loved the contrast of Cal & Jess both being concerned about how people react to their looks versus the person inside but for opposite reasons. Much of Cal’s body was burned in a fire when he was a young child and he’s come to expect strangers horrified or pitying reactions. Jess was “blessed” with amazing genetics which gives her a body many admire but then make assumptions about her based on that.
By calling in to the radio station where Cal is a DJ, they get to know each other and build an amazing friendship that is developing into something more. But both are afraid of what happens next. With the story taking place over several months, I love that Grey gives us a lot of time to get to know them as individuals and as a couple. While it is a difficult road for this couple and there are a few misunderstandings – I appreciated that nothing drags out too long.
I like the way that Grey had Cal & Jess understand, accept, and deal with the challenges that each of them brings to the relationship. Overall a fabulous and enjoyable listen.
Narration:
I loved the book, but the narration is amazing. Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer are absolutely perfect as Jess & Cal. They both do a fantastic job with voices, emotions, and accents. Summerer’s DJ voices are particularly spot on and the impersonation of Bobcat Goldthwaite had me rolling. I was completely immersed in the world Grey has created and I want her to write another book for Cal & Jess just so I can hear more of them by Edwin & Summerer.
While I borrowed the ebook through Kindle Unlimited, I received a free advanced copy of the audiobook from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
7/11/2021 - I absolutely LOVED this audio!!! Narrator reveal & review will go live on 7/14.
6/22/2021 - Snagged an ALC of the audio. I’m super excited but no deets until 7/14….
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
You Spin Me
Boston Classics, Book 3
By: Karen Grey
Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Eric Michael Summerer
So many good things in this series, I am totally hooked. This story had me from the first chapter. Yes, I am an 80's child and I am familiar with Boston, so listening to this made it all the more fun! Karen Grey masterfully hooks me into the story with a DJ clip at the beginning of each chapter. Playing on nostalgia, I get a warm feeling each time I hear one! We meet Jessica as she is turning thirty, losing her job and having difficulty finding acting jobs. That in between stage of being the catch of the day or playing the mom is niggling at her and she does not want to lose her youth. One night, she calls into the local radio station to answer a contest, and here her life is about to change. We meet Cal, the DJ and the two hit it off.Nightly phone calls for these two lonely people lead something of a relationship. But when they meet, will it all change? Both scarred in different ways will challenge their confidence, but we can only hope love will prevail. With loving family around both, and Cal's misfit pets, the story is full of love and humor with a thread of relevance that makes it very realistic. And I absolutely loved the Karen White reference in the one DJ clip! Karen Grey has another hit on her hands with this one!
Narration by Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer is spot on! It could not have been cast better. Edwin plays Jessica with an emotional edge. She is true to the character and creates her so she is a person we can relate to. Summerer had me with his first clip. I was laughing and enjoying each one. Then he gives us Cal with the hurt and fear is laced in his voice. And the change as love took over with the two just emulates how good their performance is. This is a must listen!
Boston Classics, Book 3
By: Karen Grey
Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Eric Michael Summerer
So many good things in this series, I am totally hooked. This story had me from the first chapter. Yes, I am an 80's child and I am familiar with Boston, so listening to this made it all the more fun! Karen Grey masterfully hooks me into the story with a DJ clip at the beginning of each chapter. Playing on nostalgia, I get a warm feeling each time I hear one! We meet Jessica as she is turning thirty, losing her job and having difficulty finding acting jobs. That in between stage of being the catch of the day or playing the mom is niggling at her and she does not want to lose her youth. One night, she calls into the local radio station to answer a contest, and here her life is about to change. We meet Cal, the DJ and the two hit it off.Nightly phone calls for these two lonely people lead something of a relationship. But when they meet, will it all change? Both scarred in different ways will challenge their confidence, but we can only hope love will prevail. With loving family around both, and Cal's misfit pets, the story is full of love and humor with a thread of relevance that makes it very realistic. And I absolutely loved the Karen White reference in the one DJ clip! Karen Grey has another hit on her hands with this one!
Narration by Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer is spot on! It could not have been cast better. Edwin plays Jessica with an emotional edge. She is true to the character and creates her so she is a person we can relate to. Summerer had me with his first clip. I was laughing and enjoying each one. Then he gives us Cal with the hurt and fear is laced in his voice. And the change as love took over with the two just emulates how good their performance is. This is a must listen!
rcrg's review
5.0
I just loved this book! The story was heartbreaking and touching. We all need the resilience of Cal and the ability to self reflect like Jessica. It might take a moment to understand there's a problem, but when clarity hits you in the face, all the good things follow.
sandizzlereads's review
5.0
I love getting the opportunity to read new to me authors, so when I was approached to read any book by Karen Grey I jumped at the chance. And let me tell you I am so glad I did, Karen has written a thought provoking slow burn romance with characters that you aren’t going to get enough of.
Jessica and Cal have histories that would make most people want to give up, but they don’t, they both have fought to get where they are. Jess is a extremely talented actress and dancer, but she’s so much more than that, even if she can’t see it in herself. And Cal is an amazing DJ with a huge heart that he keeps hidden to protect it from being broken. One night fate introduces them to each other and everything just changes.
This is a romance but honestly it’s so much more, Karen has written a beautiful story of two broken people and their desire to heal. This story is going to take you back to a simpler time, with corded phones and answering machines, where there was no such thing as the internet let alone Google. It’s an emotional ride that is going to bring back memories with a playlist that is off the charts. I’m definitely going to grab the rest of the books because there is nothing better than reading a book with heart, and this one most definitely has that
Jessica and Cal have histories that would make most people want to give up, but they don’t, they both have fought to get where they are. Jess is a extremely talented actress and dancer, but she’s so much more than that, even if she can’t see it in herself. And Cal is an amazing DJ with a huge heart that he keeps hidden to protect it from being broken. One night fate introduces them to each other and everything just changes.
This is a romance but honestly it’s so much more, Karen has written a beautiful story of two broken people and their desire to heal. This story is going to take you back to a simpler time, with corded phones and answering machines, where there was no such thing as the internet let alone Google. It’s an emotional ride that is going to bring back memories with a playlist that is off the charts. I’m definitely going to grab the rest of the books because there is nothing better than reading a book with heart, and this one most definitely has that
beastreader's review
5.0
I listened to the audio version of this book. Big props to the narrators, Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer. They really brought this book to life with their voices. Very clear pronunciations and I could hear Jessica and Callihan chatting in my head.
This book is more than a "romance". Both Jessica and Callihan were dealing with personal demons of their own. Together, they were able to overcome them. Sometimes it takes someone seeing yourself from someone who loves you's point of view to realize that you are perfect just the way you are.
The nostalgia of the eighties was fun. I would say that the audio version of this book is the way to go.
This book is more than a "romance". Both Jessica and Callihan were dealing with personal demons of their own. Together, they were able to overcome them. Sometimes it takes someone seeing yourself from someone who loves you's point of view to realize that you are perfect just the way you are.
The nostalgia of the eighties was fun. I would say that the audio version of this book is the way to go.
pagesinkedinshadows's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What a beautiful and emotional story! Both Cal & Jessica have some physical and mental talent health issues/trauma that they need to address, overcome.
Their relationship was such a wonderful romance, they both fell a little at a time, and helped the other breakdown some walls.
This was a beautiful romance full of love, acceptance, healing, friendship, growth, peace & happiness.
Their relationship was such a wonderful romance, they both fell a little at a time, and helped the other breakdown some walls.
This was a beautiful romance full of love, acceptance, healing, friendship, growth, peace & happiness.
jlwright04's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much fun! I loved that it was so REAL as if you were really there with Cal and Jess in the year 1989.
Yet there was a touch of fantasy about them falling head over heels also.
I loved how the heat level was like a flickering candle that was lit and distinguished as the characters found their rhythm with each other.
They each had their own mental challenges that they had to overcome and yet they didn’t let it break them up it allowed them to step away to heal themselves while still desperately wanting to be together.
This was a BEAUTIFUL story of love joining two souls together who needed each other to break the brick wall down to the path of healing but they didn’t “magically heal” each other they just opened each other’s eyes to what they hadn’t been able to put a finger on for quite some time.
The disabled animals were a nice touch also.
Swoon to the narrators too! They were so perfect for this story. Eric Michael Summerer has a nice strong flow but can be so soft in his delivery.
Vanessa Edwin has this soft breathy voice that goes from strong and confident to superbly quiet when needed.
Highly recommend!
Yet there was a touch of fantasy about them falling head over heels also.
I loved how the heat level was like a flickering candle that was lit and distinguished as the characters found their rhythm with each other.
They each had their own mental challenges that they had to overcome and yet they didn’t let it break them up it allowed them to step away to heal themselves while still desperately wanting to be together.
This was a BEAUTIFUL story of love joining two souls together who needed each other to break the brick wall down to the path of healing but they didn’t “magically heal” each other they just opened each other’s eyes to what they hadn’t been able to put a finger on for quite some time.
The disabled animals were a nice touch also.
Swoon to the narrators too! They were so perfect for this story. Eric Michael Summerer has a nice strong flow but can be so soft in his delivery.
Vanessa Edwin has this soft breathy voice that goes from strong and confident to superbly quiet when needed.
Highly recommend!
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, it got to my heart in all the ways.
Both the characters have gone through so much and its hard for them to trust anyone because they don't feel like they are worthy of it.
Or that is my impression, Cal is gun shy because well looks mean something to people and when that the first thing you see you judge or most people do. I think that's why DJ'ing and loving music the way he does brings out his soul in ways no one would have ever seen if that wasn't his job.
Jessica is judged to for her looks her body to be exact and yeah people assume. Just because someone looks a certain way doesn't mean they don't feel sad, lonely or depressed because to them they feel different about it then you do.
The connection these two forge even before they meet is unbreakable I loved it. I wanted so much for them. When they do come face to face its epic and sad because insecurities.
But again the bond can't be broken. I loved the fight to be with each other.
The narration and the intermittent break with the ad just brings this audiobook to a new level I can't say anything else its just so good you must listen!!
Both the characters have gone through so much and its hard for them to trust anyone because they don't feel like they are worthy of it.
Or that is my impression, Cal is gun shy because well looks mean something to people and when that the first thing you see you judge or most people do. I think that's why DJ'ing and loving music the way he does brings out his soul in ways no one would have ever seen if that wasn't his job.
Jessica is judged to for her looks her body to be exact and yeah people assume. Just because someone looks a certain way doesn't mean they don't feel sad, lonely or depressed because to them they feel different about it then you do.
The connection these two forge even before they meet is unbreakable I loved it. I wanted so much for them. When they do come face to face its epic and sad because insecurities.
But again the bond can't be broken. I loved the fight to be with each other.
The narration and the intermittent break with the ad just brings this audiobook to a new level I can't say anything else its just so good you must listen!!
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, I adored this book. You probably saw my narrator reveal earlier this month, and I can tell you how much I loved the male narrator’s voice for sure! I think if you just read the e-book or paperback though, you probably are missing out on how much fun the beginning of each chapter was with the little radio spot intros to get them started. But besides the awesomeness of the audiobook, the story itself was just so wonderfully written. The characters were so compelling. I fell in love with both of them right away. Cal’s story that starts us out, wow, just wow. And then Jess was such a sweetheart, so much about her so realistic.
The interaction between them started with the phone call, and their chemistry was off the wall. I loved how Cal told her she had to call him when she was driving so late so that he would know she had made it home safe. What’s so fun is that because this takes place in 1988, there weren’t really cell phones for people to call into the radio station while they were driving. So all of the phone conversations had to take place after they’d reached home or work or wherever. It was fun to think about that time.
When the two of them actually met face to face, that was an emotional moment. But the author wrote it so perfectly. Jess didn’t come off as too over the top accepting of Cal’s burns and scars, however her reaction and thoughts were perfect. There was one line I really loved, and I think I’m quoting it correctly, listening to the audiobook means I don’t have it in front of me to copy, but it was “My words write a laugh.” So descriptive, I love it!
The personal dilemmas each of them faced were enough but then putting them together to overcome those really made for a lot of things going on. But in a good way, it all made for such a perfectly well rounded story.
My only teeny tiny problem, well it has to do with what Jess’s big dramatic obstacle at the end is. I can’t say much without giving it away, I just feel like while we had little things sprinkled in from other characters mentioning to her things they were noticing, there didn’t seem to be much on her side of her not doing things that caused the big problem. But I wonder if that really is a better way to write it. If the person who is in denial of something like that wouldn’t be mentioning anything about it in their thoughts as they went about their day to day business. So that could have been a good or bad thing.
In the end I just have to say this was really a great story, and I definitely recommend the audiobook if you are someone who likes to listen to books. I think it probably way outdoes the others just because of the radio station aspect.
Review first posted at Lisa Loves Literature.
The interaction between them started with the phone call, and their chemistry was off the wall. I loved how Cal told her she had to call him when she was driving so late so that he would know she had made it home safe. What’s so fun is that because this takes place in 1988, there weren’t really cell phones for people to call into the radio station while they were driving. So all of the phone conversations had to take place after they’d reached home or work or wherever. It was fun to think about that time.
When the two of them actually met face to face, that was an emotional moment. But the author wrote it so perfectly. Jess didn’t come off as too over the top accepting of Cal’s burns and scars, however her reaction and thoughts were perfect. There was one line I really loved, and I think I’m quoting it correctly, listening to the audiobook means I don’t have it in front of me to copy, but it was “My words write a laugh.” So descriptive, I love it!
The personal dilemmas each of them faced were enough but then putting them together to overcome those really made for a lot of things going on. But in a good way, it all made for such a perfectly well rounded story.
My only teeny tiny problem, well it has to do with what Jess’s big dramatic obstacle at the end is. I can’t say much without giving it away, I just feel like while we had little things sprinkled in from other characters mentioning to her things they were noticing, there didn’t seem to be much on her side of her not doing things that caused the big problem. But I wonder if that really is a better way to write it. If the person who is in denial of something like that wouldn’t be mentioning anything about it in their thoughts as they went about their day to day business. So that could have been a good or bad thing.
In the end I just have to say this was really a great story, and I definitely recommend the audiobook if you are someone who likes to listen to books. I think it probably way outdoes the others just because of the radio station aspect.
Review first posted at Lisa Loves Literature.
brookeonbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This fun romance hit all the right notes! Endearing and flawed characters that find love against the backdrop of a radio station in the 80s. I absolutely love that they don’t fix each others problems but instead give space as they work through their own issues.