Some of It Was Real

By: Nan Fischer

Narrated by: Sarah Naughton, Pete Cross

"Fresh, surprising, and compulsively readable."--New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz

A psychic on the verge of stardom who isn’t sure she believes in herself and a cynical journalist with one last chance at redemption are brought together by secrets from the past that also threaten to tear them apart.

Psychic-medium Sylvie Young starts every show with her origin story, telling the audience how she discovered her abilities. But she leaves out a lot—the plane crash that killed her parents, an estranged adoptive family who tend orchards in rainy Oregon, panic attacks, and the fact that her agent insists she research some clients to ensure success.

After a catastrophic reporting error, Thomas Holmes’s next story at the L.A. Times may be his last, but he’s got a great personal pitch. “Grief vampires” like Sylvie who prey upon the loved ones of the deceased have bankrupted his mother. He’s dead set on using his last-chance article to expose Sylvie as a conniving fraud and resurrect his career.

When Sylvie and Thomas collide, a game of cat and mouse ensues, but the secrets they’re keeping from each other are nothing compared to the mysteries and lies they unearth about Sylvie’s past. Searching for the truth might destroy them both—but it’s the only way to find out what’s real.

Critic reviews

"Fresh, surprising, and compulsively readable, Some of It Was Real sucked me right in with its rich characters, sparkling wit, and captivating story arc. This debut is more than a page-turner; it's an unflinching exploration of identity, trauma, and transcending the past, and it kept me riveted all the way up to its jaw-dropping conclusion."—New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz

"Some of It Was Real had everything I love—characters I was rooting for and an intriguing premise that kept me guessing. The ending had me turning the final pages at a breakneck speed. You will simply love this book."—Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl He Used to Know

"The perfect blend of mystery and love story, Some of It Was Real kept me guessing and turning pages way past my bedtime, all the way to its shocking denouement. An absolute must-read."—USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley

"Some of It Was Real by Nan Fischer is an addictive mixture of several genres—magical realism, mystery, family drama and romance — and is the perfect distraction for summer’s dog days."—Augusta Chronicle

“Fischer has a natural touch for plotting and clever dialogue, and her fresh, delightful plot charms and entices. Women’s fiction readers will devour this.”—Publishers Weekly

"Some of it Was Real is a beautiful, well-written, and well-structured novel that is easily worthy of five stars."--New York Journal of Books

Intrigued the entire way through

I was very entertained by this audiobook. I finished it in a day. The angst was angsty, the mystery was unexpected but brought more to the story. I would have liked more groveling from the MMC… frankly I always want that but especially in this case. It touched me emotionally and that’s hard to do with the number of books I consume. This definitely needs more attention from readers.

Light and perfect

This was a well written story. Characters were developed and narration was great. I found myself liking both main characters. Highly recommend.

Captivating

Easy quick listen. Happy to have listened and would love a sequel. Feels good to
Listen.

Not what I expected

Interesting premise, plot approached the subject of psychics from an interesting angle. I like that ending isn't a tidy little HEA.

you'll need tissues !

This book broke my heart, over and over 😩 I love it and hate it. The story is heart breaking and with a potential HFN. I highly recommend it !