I really enjoyed this rom-com tale of two strangers meeting on a bus and the connection they forge. It's very funny in parts, and the audio treatment - more of an audio play - was well done with additional narrators and sound effects. It was originally written for Audible but I see you can buy it in (e-)book form, but I don't think it would be as enjoyable in that format.

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Seatmate is fluffy and fun romance that revolves around Gwen and her handsome seatmate Sam, traveling from Boston to NY, getting to know each other, and becoming more than just friends during their 5 hrs jouney. The story is about love, friendship, family, and learning to try new thing and taking chance.

Romance is fluffy. In fact there isn’t the usual romance as this takes place in few hrs and they are constantly on the journey and they are in that getting to know each other phase but there is some moments between them that makes their chemistry lovely and cute.

Best part of this is a full cast of narrators and they did an amazing job. There is amazing sounds at all appropriate places like chatters in bus, honking, breaks, car passing, snort, laugh, sigh, gasp. I have to say it’s kind of audiobook that might make you fall in love with audiobooks. There is lots of conversations between characters without he said, she said as they were all given different voices and there are intermittent chapters that solely gives the perspective of main characters.

I liked how many times they have to change their mode of transportations, take detours, the deadline and race with Gwen’s rival to reach NY… it made it more fun. Climax is as I expected. I enjoyed Gwen’s interview and how that changed her more than she has expected. End is lovely and feel good.

Why 4 stars-

There isn’t as many big roadblock as I was expecting and it’s predictable.

Overall, Seatmate is lovely, cozy, cute, fluffy and enjoyable road trip romance.

I recommend this if you like,
Light romance
Clean romance
Cute story
Story taking place in few hrs
road trip fiction
No drama
Main character is blogger ( )

This was quite fun and sweet at first, but then I just lost a bit of interest. I still like it and would recommend it if you like a fast read and rom-com. the narrators did an awesome job, so kudos to them. ( )

Started this audio on a long run and couldn’t put it down all day. Did chores and stayed up late to finish.

Cute plot about a couple who meet cute on a bus and the. Have a series of misadventures on their trip from
Boston to NYC as they try to get her to a job interview and him to a blind date. ( )

It's with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to this enchanting trilogy. These three books have brought me so much joy.

My recent audiobook experience with "Seat Mate" was an absolute delight. The story of Sam and Gwen, who serendipitously meet on a bus and spend an entire day chatting and exploring, turned what could have been an ordinary bus ride into an unforgettable adventure.

Let me tell you, these audiobooks are not your typical listening experience. They transport you into the world of the story, almost like tuning into a captivating TV show. The narrators' voices breathe life into the characters, and the added background sounds, such as people bustling by on the street or cars honking, create an immersive atmosphere. It was a unique audiobook experience that I had never encountered before.

But what truly shines are the stories themselves—they're unbelievably adorable! From the tale of a marathon customer service call that leads to two individuals falling head over heels for each other before they even meet (in "Call Me Maybe") to the accidental late-night text that binds two insomniacs with a shared, hidden trauma, only to reveal their feelings for each other (as in "Sweet Talk"), and finally, the bus ride that takes two strangers on a whirlwind adventure to their destination, with love blossoming along the way (as brilliantly depicted in "Seat Mate"). I'm left with a bittersweet longing, wishing there were more stories to delve into.
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