Seatmate
Ratings36
Average rating3.9
So close to being 5 stars, but I was a little disappointed there wasn't ANY kissing at all. The audiobook was super cute though.
It's with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to this enchanting trilogy. These three books have brought me so much joy.
My recent audiobook experience with “Seat Mate” was an absolute delight. The story of Sam and Gwen, who serendipitously meet on a bus and spend an entire day chatting and exploring, turned what could have been an ordinary bus ride into an unforgettable adventure.
Let me tell you, these audiobooks are not your typical listening experience. They transport you into the world of the story, almost like tuning into a captivating TV show. The narrators' voices breathe life into the characters, and the added background sounds, such as people bustling by on the street or cars honking, create an immersive atmosphere. It was a unique audiobook experience that I had never encountered before.
But what truly shines are the stories themselves—they're unbelievably adorable! From the tale of a marathon customer service call that leads to two individuals falling head over heels for each other before they even meet (in “Call Me Maybe”) to the accidental late-night text that binds two insomniacs with a shared, hidden trauma, only to reveal their feelings for each other (as in “Sweet Talk”), and finally, the bus ride that takes two strangers on a whirlwind adventure to their destination, with love blossoming along the way (as brilliantly depicted in “Seat Mate”). I'm left with a bittersweet longing, wishing there were more stories to delve into.
Absolutely loved this!
Gwen and Sam are prefect for each other.
They meet each other on the way from Boston to New York. He is used to the bus journey...she is not. With some detours along the way and some messages and calls from Sam mum (and a box of kitten), they find what they've been looking for.
DNF. Got just over 50% before I couldn't stand it any longer. I found the main male character so incredibly unlikeable and uninteresting.
To be entirely honest, I read this because the author's name was Cara. ;p But also because I needed a fun easy read for the sloth of stress my life has going on right now and this was absolutely perfect for that. Also that it was free with my membership on audible was a gold star too. The characters are a bit cliche but honestly, it was an excellent rom-com for those random days when you need it. I think the characters seem so perfect but acting as they aren't though might have to do with our own perceptions of ourselves sometimes not being as great as others may see us though and that is a great theme that I can get behind. Great audio on Audible being a full cast and background. I love this kind of book.