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Darkness Before Dawn Audiobook
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Keisha Montgomery's junior year was devastating. Her best friend died, and her ex-boyfriend committed suicide. But Keisha is getting her life back on track. She's been elected senior class president, and she has met Jonathan Hathaway, the new 23-year-old track coach. Tall and handsome, Jonathan actually talks to Keisha like she's a woman instead of a girl. But when this forbidden relationship takes a frightening turn, Keisha once again finds herself plunged into the darkness she has worked so hard to escape.
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"I liked this book because it was very emotional. A lot has happened in the whole Hazelwood High series to Keisha. In her high school career, she has had a lot of emotional and physical pain. It is nice to see that in the end, she gets through her pain and is able to get past the problems in her life. Although she is going to be split from her friends in college, she feels good about herself which is the most important thing to her right now. I highly recommend this book as well as the Hazelwood High series to anyone of the age of 12 and up."
— Jake (4 out of 5 stars)
Darkness Before Dawn Listener Reviews
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" Good ending to a good series!!! "
— Doxielover367, 2/9/2014 -
" its an good book and you can relate some of the situations to your life in the real world. "
— Monikamathis, 2/4/2014 -
" this book is about a young female that is going through a rough time. After awile she starts returning to her regular elf (happy)....... than she thinks she found the love of her life but turns out he is trying to kill her.... "
— Solo, 2/3/2014 -
" Nicely written. I loved all # books! "
— Amanda, 1/16/2014 -
" it is pretty good. it can be disturbing but it is good. "
— Lauren, 1/10/2014 -
" This book is sort of scary in the middle,but the book is also a life lesson teacher. "
— Gianina, 1/3/2014 -
" great book but very sad "
— Chabely, 1/3/2014 -
" I thought this was the best book out of all 3! Sharon M. Draper, really captured this girl's emotions, but at the same time, she captures the suspense and action of the story. Seriously one of the best books I've ever read. "
— Kayla, 12/31/2013 -
" this book is about the gurl keshia nd she has this boyfrined but he trys 2 rape her nd she has all dif life "
— PuNkLoVe, 12/19/2013 -
" this book is very sad and relatable because it is about a female. She goes through a lot of rough things but manages to go through and graduate. "
— 7706lily, 12/11/2013 -
" THIS BOOK IS VERY GOOD SO FAR BUT YOU GOTA READ "TEARS OF A TIGER" S0 YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT BETTER... "
— Sandy, 10/19/2013 -
" Same author as TEARS OF A TIGER. Interesting issues. "
— Mrs., 6/7/2013 -
" It Was A Good Book! Stayed up late at night just to read and finish the rest of this book... I thought it was amazing... "
— Manii, 5/12/2013 -
" I think of this book as a realistic, drama packed story. But, could not believe what has really happened to Keisha throughout this story. "
— Lakenzwa, 2/19/2013 -
" This was a good book i would read it over and over again. I give it 5 stars. "
— Gambles, 12/3/2012 -
" Great book about teenage issues. "
— Heather, 7/4/2012 -
" This book is great. I think people should read this book because it gives you great lesson. "
— Ashley, 12/10/2011 -
" Love is a strong and powerful thing...the eye can be deceiving. "
— Courtney, 10/26/2011 -
" A quick, drama-filled book, but one that is better for late middle school/high school versus sixth grade. "
— Margie, 9/21/2011 -
" Sad, but good. The narrator/protagonist kind of got on my nerves though. "
— Imani, 9/9/2011 -
" I read this maybe when I was 12, and I enjoyed it, I was shocked at the end of the book. "
— Mariely, 5/27/2011 -
" This book is one of personal favorites. I LOVE SHARON M. DRAPER's novels! This book made me understand alot about having hope and trust in the ones you love. If you read "Tear's of a Tiger", i definetly recommend this book :] "
— Dolorina, 5/13/2011 -
" I think of this book as a realistic, drama packed story. But, could not believe what has really happened to Keisha throughout this story. "
— Lakenzwa, 5/3/2011 -
" Im liking this book so far.... "
— Rhasha, 4/1/2011 -
" Good ending to a good series!!! "
— Doxielover367, 3/18/2011 -
" Wow I really thought that jonathan was really gonna rape her but Keisha sure is tough. Good thing that old'Edna was ther "
— Emily, 3/3/2011 -
" I've read #1 and #2 so why not? I love getting to know and understand how everyone was thinking, feeling and saying and doing throught it all and their lives in general "
— Sharon, 2/17/2011 -
" This book kept my attention. There was alot of real situations that happen to the characters the real people go through. There were some sad moments where I felt bad. I felt lik there was a little bit of suspense. This isn't my first time reading Sharon Drapers' books. I do enjoy them. "
— Deanna, 1/8/2011
About Sharon M. Draper
Sharon M. Draper is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels who has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year.
About Sisi Aisha Johnson
Sisi Johnson is “a storyteller for a storyteller’s story.” From folksy to urban, her warm blend of bite and sweetness wrapped in an accessible narration style sets the right tone in such award winning books as Francie and Feathers, and notable books like Romiette & Julio, for which she received the AudioFile Earphones Award, and Dr. Mr. President: Letter from a Slave Girl, for which she was selected to be an Audie Award finalist. A long time resident of New York City, she now resides in Los Angeles and happily travels between the two amazing metropolises.