These Thin Lines

By: Milena McKay

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Some lines should never be crossed . . .

In the heart of Paris, Chiara Conti is a Queen trapped in an Ivory Tower of haute couture, fortune and lovelessness. Lonely and dejected, she's longing for inspiration, for direction, for understanding.

When Vi Courtenay falls at her feet, losing her shoe like a veritable Cinderella, events are set in motion that will unravel their carefully fashioned lives.

With everything tainted, will the thin lines they rend ever be mended?

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Milena McKay (P)2023 Tantor

What a team! Milena and Abby!

This book was very good, I couldn’t stop listening. Abby brought this story to life.

Absolutely loved!

The Milena McKay/Abby Craden pairing is absolute perfection! Every book I read by Milena is my new favorite! Please continue to write many, many more.

We are our own worst enemies

Another fantastic story from Milena McKay. This time instead of an ice queen we were gifted with the kindest and gentlest of souls that so clearly internalized everything they’ve ever experienced.

Abby Craden is once again spectacular at bringing the characters to life she is one of my favorites.

These Thin Lines

Abby Craden and Milena McKay are an award winning duo and this book is no exception. Abby brings to life all the characters and the idiosyncrasies. Even the minor characters are not forgotten.

Least fave so far

The story was good if you just want something that follows a modern fairytale theme but I would have to say it’s my least favorite by this author so far.
I found it hard to become engaged in for the first several chapters. And then rather had to follow at times, where it felt like big milestones passed quickly and you were missing something that led up to that. It was good, just not my fave. As far as narration goes, although I do feel like Abby Craden as a narrator has been feeling burnt into the ground, by how she narrates sooooo many stories; I will say this was some of my favorite work by here so far! She really did a great job of painting an image of so many personalities/backgro

More please

Another excellent book from McKay! Can’t wait for another. Not as much spice as previous books.

Exquisite

The story, the narration, perfection. Milena’s ability to paint a picture with her words and draw you into the story is beautiful. Abby’s narration brings it all to life. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

Love the characters from first reading the book.

A very beautiful story only made better with this wonderful narration by the talented Abby Craden.

The pairing of McKay's writing style and Craden's performance is just spectacular!

I'm convinced that Milena McKay is magic. She is a gift to the world. Her words are achingly beautiful. The way she writes is truly an art form. I went into this book blind, already knowing that I was in for it because this author's writing is saturated with color and emotion - but also the cover. This cover is a STUNNER! There's a level of elegance to this book that I just can't accurately put into words. It's something you just have to experience. The relationships and the raw sexuality of these beautiful women are so eloquently written that it's addicting. It just won't let you go. I legitimately think that McKay's writing might alter my brain chemistry.

This book broke my heart and so incredibly slowly, stitched it back together. These Thin Lines reads as a contemporary fairy tale set in beautiful Paris. McKay brings Paris to life in a way that I've not experienced in a book before. Her portrayal of the the city is so vibrant and real, that reading (and listening) to her descriptions makes you FEEL like you're on the cobblestone streets. You feel the mist of the rain on your skin. Her descriptions and the tone of her writing bring a very clear picture to my mind of how the city looks and feels in the first part of this book. It's the same for New York in the second part of the book. It's like I can hear Renate and Aoife bickering in the studio. Her writing evokes so much feeling. I'm telling you - alters my brain chemistry!!!

Vi and Chiara are such complex characters, both carrying wounds from their past, both resisting the pull to each other for their reasons. I was positively desperate for these two to be together. Their journey was heart-wrenching and so beautiful. From the desire they have for each other, these women working through their pasts and their secrets and finding their way to each other even when they're apart- it's just captivating.

One of the things I love so much is McKay's chapter titles. They're so incredibly unique and provide a cryptic glimpse into each chapter that (for me) enhances the reading experience of her work. I have no idea why but I'm smitten with her chapter headings. Additionally, McKay's cast of supporting characters is just stellar. Neve Blackthorn's name was very present in this book and I'm desperate to dive into Neve's story. The worlds that McKay writes - I just need to exist in them. These incredibly powerful, beautifully flawed, gorgeous women are absolutely captivating.

I also have to mention THE CAT! I'm obsessed with the cats that McKay writes. They just add a sense of levity and an additional layer of uniqueness to her stories that are so real... because cats just make everything better

I listened and read this book simultaneously and I have to rave about this audiobook. Abbey Craden narrated this book and did a phenomenal performance. The pairing of McKay's writing style and Craden's performance is just spectacular!

Impeccable Narration

Abby Craden is by far the best reader of any book put into her hands. She makes the stories she reads come to life. This book was really good but made even better because of the narration.