Lovely story!

Enjoyed every moment of it and sad it wasn’t quite long enough. A sequel would be nice.

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Fast paced, unpredictable, heartfelt

Stung" by Bethany Wiggins catapults readers into a world where waking up is just the beginning of a harrowing journey. Fiona blinks awake to a scene straight out of a nightmare. Her familiar home has transformed into a dilapidated shell, and the once-thriving neighborhood lies desolate. As if that weren't perplexing enough, an enigmatic tattoo etched on her hand demands secrecy at any cost.

Enter the aftermath of a global catastrophe triggered by the collapse of the honeybee population. A desperate attempt by the government to engineer a cure spirals into a calamity worse than the original problem. Vaccination turns individuals into savage creatures, marked as a warning to those untouched by the remedy.

Within fortress-like walls, vital figures essential for society's revival are shielded from the disease-ridden horrors outside. But Fiona wakes up branded, stranded, and on the wrong side of the wall. What sets this narrative apart is its breakneck pace, relentlessly propelling readers forward. Even the introspective moments seamlessly weave into the plot's unfolding drama.

The dystopian landscape is a tapestry of diverse scenarios, each distinct despite being ensnared within the same grim environment. Whether navigating through putrid sewers or confronting the unknown of crashed out buildings, the story maintains an engaging momentum. Amidst the chaos, the tender yet fervent connection between Fiona and Drayden adds a touch of youthful passion. It's not an overheated romance but rather a heartfelt portrayal of affection amid turmoil, lending depth to the narrative. And there's a sequel novel that I'm eagerly gearing up to immerse myself in to continue this adrenaline-pumping adventure.

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Gripping

Very very engrossing. Excellent narration. Looking forward to the next book. Keeps you guessing. Recommend

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Don’t understand the negative reviews!

I listen to a lot of books and, before my eyes deteriorated and I discovered Audible, was an avid reader - I really enjoyed this story and the narration was great! Action right from the start and a dystopian future story to rival some of the movies of recent years. Thoroughly enjoyed this one (and I’m not a kid either!)

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Found by accident and so glad I did

the story and performance were both really good and kept me engrossed and I finished the audible in a day and I am just about to start the second book. definatly worth a listen, make me wants to go sprinkle wild flower seeds to keep the bees going just to make sure this doesn't come true

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Amazing

What a great booked, I was hooked from the beginning all the way through. The story was brilliant and I couldn’t stop listening to it!!

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Absolutely brilliant

This book is flipping brilliant. It’s aimed at teens but is suitable for adults too. I throughly enjoyed this. Please read this book if you get the chance. I definitely recommend this book.

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I enjoyed

It keeps you intrigued, narration very good I could actually see the scenes. Worth reading

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Excellent from start to finish

From the narration to the story, this book is brilliant. It may be aimed at teens… but I’m 49 years young and really enjoyed it x

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Great story but narration was an odd choice

This novel is written from the point of view of a 17-year-old female so it lost quite a bit of its authenticity through the use of what sounds like a middle-aged robot for narration. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t choose someone who fits the description of the main character to perform it.

However. I really liked the story and how several different themes converged, and it was worth persevering with. A great offer from the plus catalogue (and the sequel is also worth a listen)

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