So good

I love Lily Morton’s books and Joel Leslies narration. And this book didn’t disappoint. I’m glad I waited to listen to it because the audio book just brings the story to life. It was so fun and funny and creepy and awesome. It’s not her typical style. It of course is in keeping with the Amazing Blue Billings but not her other books. I strongly recommend this title

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Weird edits

I’ve listened to a lot of Joel’s narration. He’s my favorite narrator by far, which is why I was REALLY taken aback by the weird edits in this book. I’ve never heard him do this before. Almost every five minutes or so, sometimes more, there were edits that sounded like he was speaking into a bucket. They were really jarring and took me out of the story every time. I really hope that isn’t a trend with other books after this. :-/

As for the story… ugh. It just doesn’t have the heart of the first book. Blue and Levi seem so different in this book, and the plot itself was kind of cheap. I never thought I’d think that about a Lily book… but the first book is one of my favorites by her. This one was just… really disappointing.

Regardless of all that, Joel is a master at accents and FEELING and just… acting. That’s why I finished it.

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More of Levi and Blue!!💙

I absolutely loved this sequel!

This was such an enjoyable listen

Joel Leslie performed an amazing audio delivery and narration.

This was just the right amount of spooky with a hint of romance.


Absolutely loved this

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Blue and Levi Forever!

I waited for the audiobook to come out so I could experience Blue and Levi's adventure on a different level, just like I did on the first book. Joel's narration always adds a bit of extra touch when it comes to Lily Morton's books and his performance for this book is perfection.

I also listened to this one during day time because Lily's so good in giving us the creepy vibes when it comes to Blue and Levi's ghostly adventure coupled that with Joel's narration, I just know it'll be a different level of all the feels, including being scared in certain parts of the story. lol.

This one is another hit for Lily and Joel. Blue and Levi are amazing, their relationship going the next level and of course, more adventures together. Five star! Will there be more of Blue and Levi? I hope so.

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Enjoyable paranormal adventure with a great couple

Considering how much I enjoyed the first book of the Black and Blue series, I was pretty excited about what the couple's second adventure would entail. And while I hadn't initially intended to wait for the audiobook release of The Quiet House, I had heard a lot of praise for Joel Leslie's performance in The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings, so I was more than happy it worked out that way.

The Quiet House had a very unique feel and storyline. I always enjoy stories featuring established couples because we get the opportunity to see a magnified chemistry that has had a chance to develop and solidify with time. I loved seeing Levi and Blue together on this adventure in a house with quite the reputation for its powerful spirits. Truthfully, I was a little surprised at how uncertain both men were concerning their importance and role in one another's life. While that feels like an honest characterization of a newer relationship, I don't know that it completely gelled with how I saw Levi and Blue at the end of the first book. That said, I enjoyed watching their bond and trust in their relationship deepen over the course of The Quiet House as much as I enjoyed their playful banter and teasing.

The paranormal aspect also felt pretty different than I initially expected. Once again, I enjoyed how unique the setting and experiences were in The Quiet House. The author's descriptions are always so colorful and fantastic, and the scenes really do come to life. Of course, this is only enhanced by the fun and consuming performance Joel always puts into his narration. But where The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings had a great spooky factor, The Quiet House had a more theatrical haunting vibe. That isn't to say that the images and story weren't great and incredibly unique, because they certainly were, it just didn't have that scary vibe that had me jumping or anticipating the next sudden reveal.

All in all, I enjoyed the audiobook of The Quiet House. The narration is boisterous and fun, and the story very unique.

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How something scary can be se easy to enjoy?

Another masterpiece of Lily Morton and enjoyable narration from Joel Leslie ,full of emotions ups and down, scary ghosts ,scares moments and beautiful emotions revealed. Levi and Blue are recognizing their inner feelings to each other.I love very much every narration of Joel Leslie and this book is just good as the first one.

BRILLIANT! A thrilling read!

Oh Em Gosh, you guys! I heard a few mixed reviews on this sequel to the Mysterious Blue Billings, but I have got to say that this was utterly brilliant! I loved every second of it. The characters are true to themselves and I love how they take everything in stride together. Levi and Blue are so wonderful and I adore their relationship. The insecurities and courage to communicate is such a relatable aspect to their relationship. Thank you Lily Morton for this master piece. What a fun, spooky ride! 👻 As always, bravo to Joel Leslie for the wonderful, animated narration 👏👏👏 I highly recommend this book, as well as the first one. Hands down, five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely Fantastic!

With love, terror and adventure, Black and Blue hits the top! Well-written and instrumented; like book #1, keep this series -these character lives- winding out to enrich all around them. Kudos on whom you chose to widen their "family" and begin the tapestry to include others. Please keep them true. Please keep your series to it's belevolence. Too many have not the charm of suspense, hardship and trials; but also joy, tenderness and relief; all while not making things crude, soul-destroying and violent. I'd say Gold Star if not for how cheap gold is to your work! Well done!

Disappointed

The first book was so good and catching.
This one was very predictable and lacking. They story seemed dull.

And while I usually like Joel Leslie narrating. And I never had anything to complain about on his work. This book seemed gotten it all. The sound was off, there was glitches where he sounded like he was in an bucket, there was lines where he totally missed the accent and talked normally and there was some lines that didn’t even sound like it was Joel’s voice at all.
This book need some desperate rechecking or editing on the audio version. With better audio the all over experience night have been better.

Once again

Joel Leslie and Lily Morton are a winning combination. This second book in the Black and Blue series was better than the first. I can’t wait to listen to more.