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Boy Shattered

By: Eli Easton
Narrated by: Tristan Josiah, GraceWright Productions
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Summary

Brian 

You’ll make it out of here, Brian. I swear. 

I had everything — school quarterback, popular with girls, and my dad was proud of me. I told myself it didn’t matter no one knew the real me.

And then I nearly died. Landon saved my life. He’s the bravest guy I know. He came out a few years ago, proud and fierce, and he ran into gunfire to help others. Me, I’m a mess. Can’t even stand to be in a room with the curtains open. But here’s the thing about losing it all: You get a chance to start over and be someone new. 

Only how can I move on when the two shooters who attacked our school were never caught? And why do I feel like I’m still in the crosshairs?  

Landon 

Will you kiss me? 

When I came across Brian Marshall, the hottest guy in school, dying on the cafeteria floor, I did what anyone would do. I tried to save him. His request surprised me, but I figured he needed comfort, so I kissed him on the forehead. 

When he survived and came back to school, he was broken in body and mind. He still needed me, and soon we were unlikely besties. But what I saw at school that day woke me up. I want to demand action on gun control, lead protests, raise my fist. I’ll tear the world down if I have to. And if I can get the man of my dreams and save the world at the same time? I’ll take it. Only I didn’t understand that the horror at Jefferson Waller High wasn’t over. 

©2018 Jane Holmes (P)2020 Jane Holmes

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Such a strong story with important topics that hits hard. The story unravels a school shooting and brings the main characters together. The writing was superb and narration excellent!

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Excellent but heartbreaking at times

This was such a well written story covering the important issue of gun violence. It was heartbreaking at times but also heartwarming and it was lovely to see the relationship develop between Brian and Landon. would definitely recommend

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Outstanding!!!

Boy Shattered is a thoughtful and beautiful portrayal of surviving a tragedy and falling in love.

This book was stunning in its portrayal of a school shooting and its devastating aftershocks. You don't just read/listen to this book; you experience it.

I loved this book! It was so riveting I listened to it all in a single sitting! I loved these characters! I was tipped off to Easton's excellent writing when I enjoyed 'Merry Christmas, Mr Miggles' a couple of days ago, and as soon as I finished listening to it, I was cueing up the next Easton title.

Easton does an exceptional job of showing us every nuance of survivor's guilt / PTSD. It's raw and honest, and Easton doesn't sugarcoat the shooting and its aftermath. And as Brian and Landon fall in love, watching Brian slowly rebuild - still broken but recovering - their love story is so tender and life-affirming. Brian and Landon's romance has more of a YA feel as there are no extended graphic sex scenes which I was pleased about as the story didn't need to be anchored with the extended erotic sex scenes.

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Engaging

Engaging story. Suspenseful and entertaining. Happy ending. Characters read true emotions and character traits different. Good talent in story telling.

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Beautifully Poignant

This story tore me apart and then put me back together again,

Boy Shattered takes place in the aftermath of a high school shooting which has shattered the lives of everyone involved. Brian is helped from the fog of his despair by Landon and romance soon blossoms between the pair as they help each other to heal both physically and psychologically.

The story had a very satisfying happy ending for both characters and although it dealt with very serious and heavy issues, there was always a feeling of hope as the story unfolded.

The narration was brilliant and really gave both of the protagonists their own voice.

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a Tragic event brings them together

Absolutely fabulous and enthralling story of Brian and Landon and how the mass shooting at their high school brings them together.
The narrator did a great job of telling this emotional and powerful story. I honestly don't believe it could of been done any better. I cannot fault anything about this story or the narration.

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I'm Broken

This book made me a sobbing mess. If you've read the blurb then you know the subject matter and the author doesn't shy away from the subject. It's emotional and harrowing but it's also a beautiful love story, eloquently written.

Highly recommended but only if you're prepared to be put through an emotional wringer.

Trigger warnings: sxhool shooting, gun violence, death of children, homophobia, PTSD.

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Brian and Landon

Brian and Landon go to the same high school. Brian is a jock and Landon a little nerdy, but out and proud. When a shooting at school brings them together, they become best friends. Unlikely and kind of unbelievable to Landon. This is a nice young adult romance, after an awful tragedy. There’s suspense also, and a bit of politics. The MCs have depth with hot chemistry and the secondary characters are great. The narration is right in point.

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amazing!!!!!!

OMG! OMG This book was amazing! Brilliant! Fantastic! I couldn't stop listening. I finished a ten hour audiobook in a day. The story took my breath away. And broke my heart. It managed to combine discussions about serious topics, suspense, and the sweetest love story. It’s the type of book that stays with you for days and leaves you hangover. I know I’m going to reread it, possibly many times.
And I just want to hug Brian and Landon and keep them safe forever.
The narrator did a spectacular job bringing the characters and the story to life. I highly highly recommend the audiobook.

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5 Emotionally Charged Stars!

What can I say about Boy Shattered that hasn't been said before? Probably not much. What I can say is that it's a poignant, heart wrenching, emotional story that realistically deals with the painful reality of what kids go through in schools in the US. The fear, the stress, knowing that surviving something like this will leave you forever changed.

This is not a romance, although there's one. The connection between Landon and Brian is palpable, especially after the shooting, and it makes sense (as do they), all things considered.

This is not an easy book to read or listen to, but it's so worth it. Eli Easton's writing is amazing. It's easy to get fully invested in Landon and Brian's lives, and how they deal with the aftermath of surviving a tragic event like this one, especially Brian, who was left with deep physical and emotional wounds.

Tristan Josiah is a new narrator to me, but you can bet I'll be checking other books he's done with Eli Easton asap. He did a superb job bringing these kids to life, all the characters had a distinctive voice, and he conveyed all the emotions a story like this one elicits with his voice.

I can't recommend this audiobook enough. Just go buy it if you haven't already.

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