Paper Doll Lina, Robyn Lucas
Paper Doll Lina, Robyn Lucas
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Paper Doll Lina

Author: Robyn Lucas

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Unabridged: 12 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2021

Synopsis

One rip is all it takes to expose the devastating truth behind a seemingly perfect life.Lina Henry is a wife and mother who likens herself to a pretty paper doll. She lives in a beautiful home in the Atlanta suburbs. Her husband, David, is a well-to-do investment banker. She’s raised two wonderful teenagers. To the outside world, the Henry family is perfect. What no one knows is that Lina’s paper doll life is being torn apart in a controlling and abusive marriage. When Lina develops an unexpected friendship with another man, and reconnects with her former best friend, she begins navigating a way out of the emotional minefield that is her home.But as David senses his loss of control, he becomes more dangerous, and Lina must do everything in her power to protect herself and her children. In order to take back the happiness she deserves, Lina must first rediscover the strength and the fearlessness of her three-dimensional self.

About Robyn Lucas

After finding her way to Atlanta, Georgia, by way of Hawaii, USVI, Miami, and South Carolina, Robyn Lucas developed a successful career in communications and marketing. Her background came in handy when her teenagers created an award-winning mental health app. But living the fabulous life is tough, so Robyn grounds herself with piles of laundry, managing busy teenpreneurs, and writing women’s fiction because it’s cheaper than therapy. When Robyn is not writing (with a spreadsheet filled with plot bunnies for countless novels), she enjoys traveling, spending time with her teens, marathoning (TV shows, not running), reading, and snuggling with her dog, Trooper. For more information, visit www.robynlucas.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melany

L-O-V-E-D this book! Such a great story and a powerful meaning for women to overcome their fears, be their best selves and to stop settling for things when they deserve better! Loved the ending as well! Cute romance novel with some domestic issues thrown in.......more

Goodreads review by Tara

Thank you to Books Forward PR and Netgalley for this copy. This book is necessary. I wish it wasn't, but it is. Robyn Lucas writes a shockingly accurate story about the hidden crime of emotional abuse. Lina can't put her finger on what's wrong with her relationship. She wants David to be happy with......more

Goodreads review by Susan Z (webreakforbooks)

What a debut! Seriously, how is that possible? All the stars for this one. This book grabbed me from the beginning and never let go. Lina is married to David, a controlling narcissist. She is befriended by a mega superstar, Noah, who is sexy as hell, but more than that, he allows her to see the real......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

I didn’t really get into this. And tbh had it not been a buddy read I probably would have DNF’d. There was potential for a good story but so much of it was monotonous and repetitive and then other parts were just way out there. What should have been a suck you in story of an inter racial couple with......more

Goodreads review by Erin

I loved parts of this book. It ebbed and flow but found it romanticizing domestic abuse in some ways. Setting up situations that aren't realistic. No one is going to come rescue you, there's no celebrity to catch you and most likely no one to pay all your legal costs....I would have much rather read......more

Quotes

“Narrator Bahni Turpin expertly embodies wife-and-mother Lina Henry in this complex story of a family in chaos behind the facade of a perfect life. Turpin's versatile narration skills are highlighted as she breathes life into the withdrawn and isolated "paper doll" wife, Lina, while also portraying her aggressive husband, David…. While this is a difficult listen at times, Turpin exquisitely illuminates Lina's metamorphosis.” —AudioFile Magazine“This is a gripping story with characters that come to life on the page, but it is a difficult, possibly triggering read. The heartbreak of an abusive marriage should be fertile ground for book groups.” —Library Journal (starred review)“Lucas paints an alarmingly accurate picture of a family held hostage. While at times difficult to read, Lina’s journey is ultimately one of hope.” —Booklist

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