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socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Uma garota com o poder de perceber o perigo antes que ele se concretize, e que, na tentativa de alertar as pessoas com quem convive, corre o risco de ser considerada louca. Isso a faz viver na estrada, de uma cidade a outra, sem criar raízes nem amizades, sempre tentando salvar as vidas das pessoas, mesmo que não acreditem nela. Boa leitura.
katiya's review against another edition
4.0
Just a girl, her cat and her camper van out exploring all that the continent offers her. That, and oh, the seeing who's going to die soon thing. Penny Nicols has a new job as a gofer at a coffee roasting company. She's okay with doing all the menial chores but less thrilled with how the owner treats his wife. When the Raven shows up, Penny knows it's time to step in.
What a crazy (in a good way) and unique premise! Penny's clearly been emotionally scarred by past experiences and yet she's still out there, with a strong work ethic and amazing resilience. For someone who hasn't hit 20 yet, she is remarkably mature. That's not to say that Penny doesn't read as a teenager, but she's definitely an old soul.
Grounded is a paranormal cosy with more of an emphasis on the cosy side. I'm so looking forward to more in this series.
What a crazy (in a good way) and unique premise! Penny's clearly been emotionally scarred by past experiences and yet she's still out there, with a strong work ethic and amazing resilience. For someone who hasn't hit 20 yet, she is remarkably mature. That's not to say that Penny doesn't read as a teenager, but she's definitely an old soul.
Grounded is a paranormal cosy with more of an emphasis on the cosy side. I'm so looking forward to more in this series.
itsabookthing2021's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Storyorigin and publishers for this audio book of Grounded by Sarah Hualde
I don't usually listen to audios as most have narrators that don't grip my attention, which then leads me to not pay attention or enjoy the story.
However Grounded is totally different, the narrator's voice is perfect for story telling and I found myself engaged.
I loved the story of Grounded, the main character Penny Nichols is as we find out "gifted". She moves from one town to another after her "gift" shows up and leaves her no other choice.
In this instance Penny works at the local coffee and gift store, whilst bumbling along with her boss Janice and Fred and having to put up with their lazy son Terry. Penny sees the Raven, this turns the novel into a series of preventing deaths and figuring out a mystery that's unfolding.
I loved the way this novel was written, it's light and fun. The twists and turns were somewhat surprising. All in all I felt like this was a nice little murder mystery type book. One that you don't have to commit too much concentration to enjoy but one that you can't put down either.
I'd definitely be looking out for more of these stories by Sarah Hualde in the future and if the narration is done by Brittany Goodwin then I would listen.
I don't usually listen to audios as most have narrators that don't grip my attention, which then leads me to not pay attention or enjoy the story.
However Grounded is totally different, the narrator's voice is perfect for story telling and I found myself engaged.
I loved the story of Grounded, the main character Penny Nichols is as we find out "gifted". She moves from one town to another after her "gift" shows up and leaves her no other choice.
In this instance Penny works at the local coffee and gift store, whilst bumbling along with her boss Janice and Fred and having to put up with their lazy son Terry. Penny sees the Raven, this turns the novel into a series of preventing deaths and figuring out a mystery that's unfolding.
I loved the way this novel was written, it's light and fun. The twists and turns were somewhat surprising. All in all I felt like this was a nice little murder mystery type book. One that you don't have to commit too much concentration to enjoy but one that you can't put down either.
I'd definitely be looking out for more of these stories by Sarah Hualde in the future and if the narration is done by Brittany Goodwin then I would listen.
angieleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Actual Rating: 3.5*
This is my first Sarah Hualde book, but definitely not my last! This fast-paced, easy read refused to let me go to bed until I finished it.
Penny sees death, in the form of ravens in water vapor, puddles, mist, in coffee, tea...and sometimes in person. She gets clues through music or sometimes through the appearance of another raven.
In Grounded she works at a family-owned coffee & gift shop where both the husband and son are gross males who leer at Penny and make cracks about her weight and basically ignore the wife/mother, who is a sweet, sometimes forgetful woman, who befriends our dear Penny and is thankful that she's there to help out when they're in the middle of a crisis.
But things just aren't as they seem & I loved that about this book. There were so many twists throughout this story that every time I thought I figured it out, Hualde tossed in another twist!
However, the ending was satisfying and I can't wait to see where life takes Penny and her spicy cat, Ace of Spades in their VW Van tiny home.
I do hope that soon the focus of Penny being plus size (though you can't tell by the covers!) is not a huge hang-up in every book in this series. That can, and will, get very annoying very, very fast.
For the record, I listened to the audiobook, but Storygraph doesn't have that particular edition and I couldn't add it as it is an Audible audiobook.
This is my first Sarah Hualde book, but definitely not my last! This fast-paced, easy read refused to let me go to bed until I finished it.
Penny sees death, in the form of ravens in water vapor, puddles, mist, in coffee, tea...and sometimes in person. She gets clues through music or sometimes through the appearance of another raven.
In Grounded she works at a family-owned coffee & gift shop where both the husband and son are gross males who leer at Penny and make cracks about her weight and basically ignore the wife/mother, who is a sweet, sometimes forgetful woman, who befriends our dear Penny and is thankful that she's there to help out when they're in the middle of a crisis.
But things just aren't as they seem & I loved that about this book. There were so many twists throughout this story that every time I thought I figured it out, Hualde tossed in another twist!
However, the ending was satisfying and I can't wait to see where life takes Penny and her spicy cat, Ace of Spades in their VW Van tiny home.
I do hope that soon the focus of Penny being plus size (though you can't tell by the covers!) is not a huge hang-up in every book in this series. That can, and will, get very annoying very, very fast.
For the record, I listened to the audiobook, but Storygraph doesn't have that particular edition and I couldn't add it as it is an Audible audiobook.
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