Alone

The Girl in the Box, Book 1

By: Robert J. Crane

Narrated by: Annie Sullivan

The first edge-of-your-seat novel from the million-selling Girl in the Box series by Robert J. Crane.

Locked away in her own home for 12 years by a mother hiding dark secrets, 17-year-old Sienna Nealon has never known the outside world. That changes when she wakes to two intruders in her house, forcing her to break every rule she's lived by. Trained in brutal self-defense and sensing a strange power stirring inside her, Sienna fights back with raw fury, smashing through the door into a blinding, frozen reality she's only glimpsed from behind barred windows. But freedom comes at a cost: bullets, betrayal, and a truth that could unravel everything.

Now on the run from a shadowy government agency and a killer obsessed with her emerging abilities, Sienna wrestles isolation, sarcasm, and a hunger she can't control. In this fast-paced urban fantasy thriller, ancient myths collide with modern nightmares in a world of superhumans.

Listeners call it "a thrill ride with a kick-butt heroine" and praise the "mix of mystery, romance, and edge-of-your-seat action that hooks you like The Hunger Games." If you love Jim Butcher's snarky grit or X-Men-style powers, this million-copy series starter will keep you up listening all night.

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Short and sweet

Great book. It was very short but a good story to listen to. I enjoyed this very much. The performance on the other hand left something to be desired.

good book

I use the audio books to keep me company during my commuter drive, I enjoyed the book very much.

suspenseful

this is a great book! suspenseful and exciting. holds your attention and you can't stop listening!!

I would recommend this book for a true Young Adult

What made the experience of listening to Alone the most enjoyable?

The most enjoyable experience of listening to Alone is that it is fast-paced.

What other book might you compare Alone to and why?

Rogue from X-Men (and you'd understand that if you read the comics and the book) and Paranormalcy because of the way Sienna was raised.

Which character – as performed by Annie Sullivan – was your favorite?

Wolf.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I have no idea.

Any additional comments?

Sienna reminds me a lot of Rogue from the X-Men in some ways and Paranormalcy in others. Wolf is one of the worst (and by this I mean horribly good) characters I have ever read and I loved his Karma.

All that said, I'm feel too old for this book and don't think I'll continue with the series. Although I'm sure my 17 year old daughter would love it.

Alone

I enjoyed this book! There were so many twists and turns in this story that I was surprised in every chapter. A fun read.