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“I found this thanks to Mean Book Club, and I’m so grateful. This book is a delight, and Jo’s voice-work is incredible.”
kaythxbyeeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Love this— the satire on reality TV is spot on. Pithy dialogue, great narrator (so likeable) and easy to get through. Fluffy enough to binge, but still a lot of heart. I hope she does another one.”
mkc2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“Absolutely fun and hilarious”
calmserenity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“I absolutely loved this podcast, so much so I’m scouring the internet trying to find something similar. I’m not normally into “true crime” or murder mysteries, but the comedic aspects of this show (Luella is actually a dowdy social worker who ends up on a reality tv show?) plus the riveting...”Read full review »
sars lazars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“You will want to listen to the whole story straight through. I laughed so hard, so many times, I’m going to listen through again, back to back!”
CassyAugust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“Listened in less than a week, hope there’s more to come from Luella”
Picnicbeach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“Such a fun show! Cute, interesting, funny… a great listen”
dont know a nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/24
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“It’s been a while since I heard this storytelling podcast and even now, everytime I see any love /break up pseudo-reality shows, I love out loud thinking back on sex island and how the best comic narration was !! Love it . I hope to hear more of Jo’s stories .”
Appysofizzy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/24
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“I can’t say enough good things about this pod!
5 stars for appreciating the discontinued Stella McCartney perfume 💔”
girl power 222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“Wow what a ride! This was excellent, witty, and addictive. Please, if you feel compelled to, write more :))”
Fall.M via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/01/24
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“This book is so clever and laugh out loud funny.”
MegO'C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“A gift to the people”
elkando via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Jo Firestone does it again, absolutely incredible!”
LauraB733 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“Murder on Sex Island is a fun and thrilling mystery that kept me listening nonstop til I finished it! Took 2 days with working in between! 😂 Jo’s voice work is incredible and I hope she writes another book!”
p&smeloveulongtime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a story that entertains, plus adds some humor and keeps your interest until the end!”
tawnyagirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“The book was funny and I was hooked from the first few words! As great as the book is, Jo’s narration was even better! Lease write more books and please read them all to me!”
Neen2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/10/24
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“Gives me Janet evanovich vibes. Do a collaboration and you would have tons of publishers drooling.”
crazymathgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“This was such a great book and podcast that I’m hoping there is a sequel! I will be recommending this to all my friends and truly what a treat to hear this great comedian also narrate her own book.”
Ren210 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/24
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“Brilliant comedy whodunnit with hilariously deadpan delivery from the author. Hoping for more comedy fiction from Jo Firestone in 2024!”
ClareAliceMurphy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/07/24
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“Aw man that was so fun. I’m sad that I finished it! Highly recommend. Awesome story Jo. I’d LOVE to see this adapted into a movie. I want to watch you play Luella!✨”
Pinto Bean Queen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“This was so delightful. Funny and clever, I couldn’t stop listening and binged the whole thing in a day. Jo does such a phenomenal job reading it as well. Pleeeease write more Luella van Horn books! This could be such a fun series!”
helloandey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Comedy gold. I was giggling constantly. She’s a sensitive soul who accepts people for who they are which makes all the quirks but others around her even funnier because she appreciates them as she laughs about it all.”
KD2Chi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Listening to Jo Firestone read her own masterpiece is such a delight. Her main character’s self-deprecating humor is totally relatable and the story is full of hilarious twists and turns. Thank you Jo for sharing your brilliant work with us!”
DrGameshowlawyee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“The story is fun and she tells the story perfectly. Love it! I would listen to it again on a long car ride!”
D12345678901 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“I absolutely loved this listen. The book was the best and no one else could have read it better.”
Kea764314 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
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“Amusing story elevated by the narration. I previously was unfamiliar with Jo’s work and will seek her out. Well done you!”
KWS236458 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/23
“Amazing and hilarious from start to finish. Please write a sequel, Jo!”
Curious Jorts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“As promised, I was left, breathless, horny, confused, and scared! Thanks for making this Joe…in case no one has thanked you for it yet.”
Smelllby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“Jo Firestone is a delight. I love her comedy specials and had no idea that funny people wrote mystery novels. Huzzah! Her book is flawless and the narrating is laugh out loud funny. I’m so happy for her and bought the book after listening to this entire podcast in 2 days. Well done Jo!”
Courtneyfehs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“This story and Jo’s narration are hilarious! I was hooked from the first page and did not want it to end. Please bring Louella back for more mysteries!”
star79521 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/30/23
“It’s a funny book and that by itself is enough. Buy it for your Kindle. But the narration is next level. It’s such a nice story-time. She does all the voices and everything. Literally and figuratively a unique voice. Bamfordesque in places.”
Tangle.Ca via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/29/23
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“This book is such a delight and a welcome change from all of the daily news podcasts I listen to, highly recommend!!”
hrose480 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“My enjoyment of this story was augmented by its parody of current reality television shows like Love Island and entertainment culture. I am so glad Jo made this into a podcast and I will but they book to support her.”
DavieWavieWooHoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
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“No seriously, when can we expect another book, Jo??? I loved this one so much. I do hope you continue with this podcast format! My ADHD and dyslexic brain thanks you!
I found the story to be a “page turner”, and never wanted it to end, even though I needed to know who did it! I love when the...”Read full review »
Freakin' Delightful! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/23
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“I just binged this whole thing in like a day. I didn’t love the first episode but I kept listening and got totally hooked. I will say though, in hindsight I wish I had only listened to part of it and then bought the book and finished it as a book just bc it would be cool to experience it both...”Read full review »
Laura Herberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Love the story, and the narration adds so much!! If you watch a lot of trashy reality tv like me, it’s doubly hysterical!”
Bonepenny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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““Jo Firestone is the finest comedic writer of our generation younger than me,” said my boyfriend, “no notes”. I think that sums it up. 5 stars!”
Nina Omaha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Soooooooooo amazing!!! Literally laughed out loud! Brava”
Polished that via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“This show deserves the highest praise available!”
SaziS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“really good thanks Jo
well done, hope theres moore”
Jonezy57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/17/23
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“I really hope there are sequels and that Jo Firestone reads them. It’s funny, engaging and, frankly, addicting. I love the main character and the writing. I ordered multiple copies of the book to give to friends.”
aaronvro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
“Looking forward to the sequel (Sex on Murder Island?)”
Kare Otkake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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Wednesday May via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/10/23
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“Funny, smart, well-written and read. I hope for many more!!”
Nciomek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Wow, this audiobook/ podcast is fantastic!! Funny and well-written, I couldn’t stop listening. I sincerely hope there will be more Marie/ Louella adventures to come.”
TeacherAmy333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
“Really enjoyed this clever experiment at reality tv/ murder mystery mashup with the talented Jo Firestone credibly voicing multiple different characters”
kinwoo1979 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/23
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“I really loved listening to this book while working out, it was hard though because the book is really funny. I hope to get the book soon and maybe support any future works you might make!”
TheMaliciousPhsyco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“I listen to a lot of fiction podcasts, and I’ve never laughed out loud so much to one as I did with Murder on Sex Island. It’s so much fun! And the narration by Jo is perfect. I hope to have more Luella Van Horne in my future.”
SisinaX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“I burned through this podcast so quickly! Super funny and delightful. Can’t wait for more chapters!”
csagsveen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“More stories about Luella Van Horn/ Marie!
It would be great if Apple TV, Peacock TV, or Amazon Prime made this a limited series!”
M- J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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