The Cost of All Things Audiobook by Maggie Lehrman
The Cost of All Things is Maggie Lehrman’s unabridged English audiobook, a teen novel blending a love story, mystery, and high-stakes drama. Ari uses a spell to erase memories of her boyfriend after his death, with consequences that expose dangerous connections among her friends.
At a glance
- Ari’s spell to forget her deceased boyfriend triggers a chain of events and reveals hidden relationships.
- The story moves between four points of view and past and present.
- Combines romance, mystery and drama in a teen-fiction setting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four perspectives and a past-and-present structure offer several angles on the central tragedy.
- The unabridged recording runs 9 hours and 29 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Maggie Lehrman |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sharmila Devar, see all |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 29 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | May 12, 2015 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for teen fiction involving grief, romance and mystery.
- Audiobook listeners who prefer an unabridged story told through multiple viewpoints.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short recording or a story without themes of death and grief.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Cost of All Things about?
After Ari's boyfriend Win dies, she uses a spell to erase her memories of him. The spell's cost sets off events revealing hidden and sometimes dangerous connections.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The author is Maggie Lehrman, and the listed narrator is Sharmila Devar.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 29 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
It is listed as unabridged.
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