The Perfect Ruin - Shanora Williams

Written by Shanora Williams
Read by Chante Ellison, Nola Vance
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
Release date: August 10, 2021
Duration: 10:06:13

A tale of revenge served ice cold—and a warning to be careful what you scheme for . . .

A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .

Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from .

Chante Ellison and Nola Vance dynamically narrate a thriller that will have listeners wondering who’s playing whom. Ivy’s happy childhood tragically ended when her parents died. Now that she’s in her mid-20s, her difficult life takes a turn when she’s given the name of the woman who destroyed everything: wealthy socialite Lola Maxwell. Ivy befriends Lola, reaps the benefits, and strategically chips away at Lola’s life. Seducing Lola’s husband soon leads Ivy down a twisting path. Vance maintains an angry and sarcastic tone as Ivy, volume rising during outbursts. Ellison narrates the perspective of the Maxwells’ all-seeing household manager, Georgia. Ellison’s rougher, slower voice adds to her portrayal of the older, wiser woman. The sense of wrath builds as Ellison depicts Lola’s mistreatment of others, spitting the words out. A.L.C. � AudioFile 2020