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The Reckless Oath We Made
- Narrated by: Alex McKenna, Kirby Heyborne, Adenrele Ojo, MacLeod Andrews, Mark Bramhall, Maxwell Glick, Georgette Perna, Amanda Carlin, Kaleo Griffith
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A new provocative love story from the New York Times best-selling author of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things.
"The story of Zee and Gentry is the reason we read." (Brunonia Barry)
Their journey will break them - or save them. A moving and complicated love story for our time, The Reckless Oath We Made redefines what it means to be heroic. Zee has never admitted to needing anybody. But she needs Gentry. Her tough exterior shelters a heart that's loyal to the point of self-destruction, while autistic Gentry wears his heart on his sleeve, including his desire to protect Zee at all costs. When an abduction tears Zee's family apart, she turns to Gentry - and sets in motion a journey and a love that will change their lives forever.
"[A] mind-blowing book that has left me scrambling to pick up the pieces of my brain and my shattered heart.... Prepare to have your mind and heart expanded to their limits." (The Oklahoman)
Audiobook cast of narrators:
Alex McKenna, as Zee
Kirby Heyborne, as Gentry
Adenrele Ojo, as Charlene
MacLeod Andrews, as Rhys
Mark Bramhall, as Alva
Maxwell Glick, as Marcus
Georgette Perna, as Rosalinda
Amanda Carlin, as Dottie
Kaleo Griffith, as Deputy Evangelista
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“Leave it to Bryn Greenwood to find loyalty and love in a world that seems devoid of both.... Captivating, complex, and relentless, the story of Zee and Gentry is the reason we read, the chance to take a journey we’d never dare in real life, one that changes our perspective forever.” (Brunonia Barry, author of The Lace Reader)
“Unforgettable...Greenwood depicts an unconventional romance with honesty and tenderness. [This] upside-down contemporary fairy tale captivates with its wonderfully inventive storytelling and its compassionately drawn, flawed characters.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
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- 2024-09-18
great book, amazing narration
The love story between Gentry and Zee is carefully woven into Zee's life mess and Gentry's extraordinary mind and his day-to-day. Sure it's provocative, but thoughtfully told, going down each narrative just far enough before moving to another.
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- Denise
- 2021-11-29
really enjoyed the story
I could do without the multiple narrators. They really didn't fit.
loved the story otherwise. recommend the book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-11-22
Loved this.
Loved this book so much.
I wish it went on longer to see how Zee and Gentry’s life went. I really enjoyed this book ! Lots of twists and turns and so adorable.
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- Kelsey
- 2021-05-28
Amazing story
I loved every moment. Bryn Greenwood has done it again. The characters will stay in my heart for a long time.
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- P@ss66
- 2023-02-22
Captivating
When I first started to listen to this book I thought I wouldn’t like it. After a few chapters, I was completely enthralled. A captivating story.
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- Tenacity63
- 2023-06-02
Beyond love
If you enjoy books with character development and an intriguing plot, read BG. I immerse myself in her words and become a part of the world she creates.
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- Nosilla
- 2024-10-11
Very Original
Really interesting premise about an autistic man who speaks only old English who gets sucked into a strange crime for the woman he’s decided to champion. Although the big event was awfully bizarre I didn’t hate it. I did find that the middle went on a little too long and the crime just didn’t make sense.
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- Maureen
- 2020-01-20
Not for everyone
This was at most original, but in no way plausible. I didn’t like multiple narrators as they at times just didn’t fit the character and were somewhat jarring. I admit I skipped ahead as I did want to know the ending but couldn’t handle listening anymore.
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