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33 Unplayed Voicemails
From number one New York Times best-selling author of Melissa de la Cruz comes a love story about missed connections and second chances.
Straitlaced Evelyn and reformed bad boy Marco might make an unlikely pair, but the two lovebirds couldn’t be more head over heels for each other. Sure, they’ve had some missed calls along the way, but all that’s in the past. They’ve got their sights set on forever, and the next stop is a walk down the aisle in front of their friends and family. It’s the big day, and everyone’s gathered to watch Marco and Evelyn say "I do". Everyone except Evelyn that is. Is the bride running late or running? With happily ever after on the line, the surprising answer might just be in their voicemails—too bad they never listen to them.
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Listening Length: 2 hours and 28 minutes
Straitlaced Evelyn and reformed bad boy Marco might make an unlikely pair, but the two lovebirds couldn’t be more head over heels for each other. Sure, they’ve had some missed calls along the way, but all that’s in the past. They’ve got their sights set on forever, and the next stop is a walk down the aisle in front of their friends and family. It’s the big day, and everyone’s gathered to watch Marco and Evelyn say "I do". Everyone except Evelyn that is. Is the bride running late or running? With happily ever after on the line, the surprising answer might just be in their voicemails—too bad they never listen to them.
This title contains adult language. Listener discretion is advised.
Listening Length: 2 hours and 28 minutes
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Published August 18, 2022
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About the author
Melissa de la Cruz
186 books16k followersMelissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens including The Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series and the semi-autobiographical novel Fresh off the Boat.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.
She has worked as a fashion and beauty editor and has written for many publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, The San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and FoxNews.
Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. She majored in art history and English at Columbia University (and minored in nightclubs and shopping!).
She now divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, where she lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband and daughter.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.
She has worked as a fashion and beauty editor and has written for many publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, The San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and FoxNews.
Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. She majored in art history and English at Columbia University (and minored in nightclubs and shopping!).
She now divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, where she lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband and daughter.
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March 23, 2024
Classic case of miscommunication and lack of benefit of doubt. 🙃
September 3, 2022
The red flags are flying lmao. I cannot deal with this level of miscommunication and if you hate that trope too this is definitely not for you. It was quick enough and some parts were cute but I could not get past the simple issues that could’ve been solved if y’all just talked. Not to mention who’s voicemail allows 10 minute recordings and never gets full?
October 13, 2022
Audiobook Review
Ok, I picked this up only because Greg Tremblay was in here. I really wish I hadn't.
While the narration was top notch, this miscommunication trope missed the mark by a mile.
Gonna have to not recommend this one.
Ok, I picked this up only because Greg Tremblay was in here. I really wish I hadn't.
While the narration was top notch, this miscommunication trope missed the mark by a mile.
Gonna have to not recommend this one.
December 20, 2022
This was nice but would've great if it had humourous situations.
August 20, 2022
My husband loathes A Simple Plan because if just one person had done the right thing, catastrophe would have been averted. That’s my beef with 33 Unplayed Voicemails. I’m sure playwright Melissa de la Cruz meant this audio work to be a commentary on how we don’t listen to each other, but instead it comes across as a play in which two superficial people who don’t know nearly enough about each other somehow decide to get married, flanked by equally superficial family and friends. This radio play begins with Evelyn Lenore standing up her groom, Cameron Stewart, literally at the altar.
I have not read anything else from de la Cruz, and this play looks a lot different than her usual teen or romance fare. Yet, I’m not sure I’ll be checking anything out.
Now, for the big question? Do these two lovebirds get back together? Does love conquer all? I don’t know. I don’t know if these two had the maturity to actually fall and love, but more importantly, I bailed 20 minutes before the end because I just knew the ending would be a bigger disappointment than the rest of the play had been. Not one star, as I’m sure someone somewhere would love this.
I have not read anything else from de la Cruz, and this play looks a lot different than her usual teen or romance fare. Yet, I’m not sure I’ll be checking anything out.
Now, for the big question? Do these two lovebirds get back together? Does love conquer all? I don’t know. I don’t know if these two had the maturity to actually fall and love, but more importantly, I bailed 20 minutes before the end because I just knew the ending would be a bigger disappointment than the rest of the play had been. Not one star, as I’m sure someone somewhere would love this.
September 17, 2022
if this book was a person, i would punch them in the face. why would you continue to leave voicemails for one another when you don’t even listen to yours and you know the other person doesn’t listen to theirs either like wtf 🤡
December 5, 2022
It's Marco and Evelyn's wedding day and he is anxiously awaiting his very late bride. Despite all the voicemails her leaves her, his bride isn't going to appear.
Evelyn has had a change of heart but she isn't ready to face the world yet. Meanwhile Marco is dealing with all the guests at the wedding reception and trying to save face about being stood up.
We then go back to how this couple first met each other and a series of voicemails tells their back story. Let's being real though - who actually listens to their voicemails? And that turns out to be the answer to their problems, if they only took the time to communicate and listen to them this whole mess might not have happened.
I enjoyed listening to this easy read whilst I cleaned out my wardrobe :)
Evelyn has had a change of heart but she isn't ready to face the world yet. Meanwhile Marco is dealing with all the guests at the wedding reception and trying to save face about being stood up.
We then go back to how this couple first met each other and a series of voicemails tells their back story. Let's being real though - who actually listens to their voicemails? And that turns out to be the answer to their problems, if they only took the time to communicate and listen to them this whole mess might not have happened.
I enjoyed listening to this easy read whilst I cleaned out my wardrobe :)
August 23, 2022
I know this story was meant to be a lesson on communication. But I just found Evie and Cam so annoyingly immature. The story started out charming and engaging with them saying pretty much everything to each other. Then Evie doesn't even have the decency to tell Cam to his face how she felt before and after she stands him up at the altar.
I liked the concept of missing phone messages (like the Rupert Holmes song) but I just think there should have been a better story around this.
I liked the concept of missing phone messages (like the Rupert Holmes song) but I just think there should have been a better story around this.
August 29, 2022
If not for the performance, I’d have given this three stars. The Great Misunderstanding trope doesn’t work for me anymore. Part of the disappointment is that I was expecting Call Me, Maybe level of enjoyment but I didn’t get that.
September 2, 2022
Easy audio book to listen to in a couple hours, but completely unrealistic in that nobody would ever leave such long voicemails! Especially when you know the person listening! And who has an unlimited voicemail box. My God, I think I'm actually over-rating this book! Okay, if you have a commute and need an easy book to listen to, it's good. But that's about it.
November 22, 2022
33 Unplayed Voicemails by Melissa de la Cruz
3h 28m narrated by Stephanie Einstein, Greg Tremblay, Eric Yves Garcia, Daniel Henning, Anna Caputo, Corey Allen, Sara Sheckells
Genre: Romance > Clean Romance; Short Stories, Contemporary
Featuring:Audible Originals, Wedding, Friends in the Background, Voicemails, Texts, Phone Calls, Sound Effects, Talking to the Machine, Irritating Giggles, Telephone Audio, No Chapters
Rating as a movie: PG-13
My rating: ⭐️½
My thoughts: 📱48% 1:11:37 - This book started off 2 stars and I was totally going to quit but I was halfway through by the time I got home, so I might as well finish tomorrow. I'm going to learn to stay away from books with telephone plots. The whining, the long rants of talking to yourself, and the unnecessary tunnel telephone audio, it doesn't sound like that if you're both on the phone.
Where to begin. I read Birthday Girl, so when I saw this included title, I thought why not, plus I believe in second chances. Maybe I shouldn't judge off of an Audible Originals novella, but I don't think Melissa de la Cruz is for me. I considered not reading this because when I added to Goodreads, I noticed a high percentage of low ratings, but it was the opposite on Audible, and they had trice the ratings, so I played it. The narration was terrible. Please stop with the poor audio in the background and on the phone. You can hear phone calls nice and clear on both ends, so there is no reason for someone to sound like they are on a payphone after 2010. Next is the annoying Audible chuckle. Do they teach that? The majority of this book was whiny and ranting to a voicemail. The plot made no sense. These messages were long. If you don't listen to your messages and neither does your partner, why would you leave one, let alone have a solo conversation? Finally, your inbox holds unread 5-minute messages for years? You would get an inbox in full messages within the month. Anyway, it started off 2-star, so there wasn't much wiggle room. I was hoping for some profound ending that fixed everything, but the ending was worse than the beginning. 😔
Recommend to others?: Nope. I was on the fence, so I'll be direct and possibly save you the trouble. The acting is bad; the script is terrible, and the plot is ridiculous. Unless you want 2 hours of Rachel and Ross obnoxiously talking to answering machines skip this book. Also, Ross and Rachel is a huge stretch.
3h 28m narrated by Stephanie Einstein, Greg Tremblay, Eric Yves Garcia, Daniel Henning, Anna Caputo, Corey Allen, Sara Sheckells
Genre: Romance > Clean Romance; Short Stories, Contemporary
Featuring:Audible Originals, Wedding, Friends in the Background, Voicemails, Texts, Phone Calls, Sound Effects, Talking to the Machine, Irritating Giggles, Telephone Audio, No Chapters
Rating as a movie: PG-13
My rating: ⭐️½
My thoughts: 📱48% 1:11:37 - This book started off 2 stars and I was totally going to quit but I was halfway through by the time I got home, so I might as well finish tomorrow. I'm going to learn to stay away from books with telephone plots. The whining, the long rants of talking to yourself, and the unnecessary tunnel telephone audio, it doesn't sound like that if you're both on the phone.
Where to begin. I read Birthday Girl, so when I saw this included title, I thought why not, plus I believe in second chances. Maybe I shouldn't judge off of an Audible Originals novella, but I don't think Melissa de la Cruz is for me. I considered not reading this because when I added to Goodreads, I noticed a high percentage of low ratings, but it was the opposite on Audible, and they had trice the ratings, so I played it. The narration was terrible. Please stop with the poor audio in the background and on the phone. You can hear phone calls nice and clear on both ends, so there is no reason for someone to sound like they are on a payphone after 2010. Next is the annoying Audible chuckle. Do they teach that? The majority of this book was whiny and ranting to a voicemail. The plot made no sense. These messages were long. If you don't listen to your messages and neither does your partner, why would you leave one, let alone have a solo conversation? Finally, your inbox holds unread 5-minute messages for years? You would get an inbox in full messages within the month. Anyway, it started off 2-star, so there wasn't much wiggle room. I was hoping for some profound ending that fixed everything, but the ending was worse than the beginning. 😔
Recommend to others?: Nope. I was on the fence, so I'll be direct and possibly save you the trouble. The acting is bad; the script is terrible, and the plot is ridiculous. Unless you want 2 hours of Rachel and Ross obnoxiously talking to answering machines skip this book. Also, Ross and Rachel is a huge stretch.
November 16, 2022
This was….. not great. I only finished because it was such a shit show that I had to see how the author landed the plane 🫣
March 31, 2023
2.5
while this book was super cute and I loved the concept of it, I feel like sometimes there was a little bit of a disconnect with what was going on outside of the voicemails/texts and everything else. I really would love to see a full novel with this type of writing! either way, the characters were cute just a little too whiny for my liking
while this book was super cute and I loved the concept of it, I feel like sometimes there was a little bit of a disconnect with what was going on outside of the voicemails/texts and everything else. I really would love to see a full novel with this type of writing! either way, the characters were cute just a little too whiny for my liking
February 29, 2024
DNF
The miscommunication got old fast. I couldn't even make it to the 1 hour mark. I DNFed this at 53 minutes. This was kinda boring.
The miscommunication got old fast. I couldn't even make it to the 1 hour mark. I DNFed this at 53 minutes. This was kinda boring.
February 13, 2023
Super quick audiobook! Cute story, great cast
October 23, 2022
If you hate the miscommunication trope you will not enjoy this title.
For me though it was really enjoyable to listen to and it reminded me a lot of one of my favorite video games called “Maquette” in which the story of a relationship is told much like this book, piece by piece as you solve puzzles. Anyways, I had a soft spot for it right away because of that and I really liked Evelyn’s best friend Rory. Overall I had a good time but did roll my eyes at the ending.
For me though it was really enjoyable to listen to and it reminded me a lot of one of my favorite video games called “Maquette” in which the story of a relationship is told much like this book, piece by piece as you solve puzzles. Anyways, I had a soft spot for it right away because of that and I really liked Evelyn’s best friend Rory. Overall I had a good time but did roll my eyes at the ending.
June 18, 2023
OMG this one made me cry at the end. It's not a sad book, it's just... sentimental tears. This was SO good and the concept was so unique. The entire story is very voyeuristic because you get the whole thing through text messages, voicemails, and phone calls. It's all dialogue and it's all just in these three mediums. There is no narrative, but the story all comes together.
October 12, 2022
Not my cup of tea
In general, I really like audio plays. But this is just a whole series of weird monologues. Frankly, it's alienating and boring.
In general, I really like audio plays. But this is just a whole series of weird monologues. Frankly, it's alienating and boring.
November 14, 2023
Was looking for another short, but cute romance audiobook to listen to and it delivered. :)
January 11, 2025
I devoured this audiobook in absolutely no time! This was such an original concept that I was on board with instantly. Following a couple who are about to get married we as the readers are taken through a journey of their love story and what got them to the point we are at now which just so happens to not be a very good one. Told through voicemails we get a feel for who this couple are both as individuals and as a duo. Their personalities come through and we develop a relationship between them that has us pulling and rooting for them the entire time. Their story gives us moments of a true romcom classic but the themes throughout as we explore the lows of their time together we get to see very honest and real problems develop that makes this book feel like the most real I have ever read in the genre of romance. So many of us who pick up this book will relate to the miscommunications, the insecurities and scenarios that pop up as we see the similarities from our own relationships. Through this I found myself genuinely laughing, angry, blushing and close to tears! I would highly recommend this.
January 18, 2023
☎️33 Unplayed Voicemails☎️
My thoughts on this week’s Audible Original…
Most of us have heard the phrase “the key to happiness” but have you heard of “the key to chaos”? This audiobook is it! This quick read is centered around our MC’s Evelyn and Marco on the day of their wedding. One that does not happen due to their lack of communication. Also, one of my pet peeves when it comes to books. If our lovely couple had picked up the phone and listened to their voicemails, all of their heartache could have been avoided. I feel this story is a wake up call and relatable for so many people. If you have unplayed voicemails on your phone, please find some time to listen to them. They may be important.
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My thoughts on this week’s Audible Original…
Most of us have heard the phrase “the key to happiness” but have you heard of “the key to chaos”? This audiobook is it! This quick read is centered around our MC’s Evelyn and Marco on the day of their wedding. One that does not happen due to their lack of communication. Also, one of my pet peeves when it comes to books. If our lovely couple had picked up the phone and listened to their voicemails, all of their heartache could have been avoided. I feel this story is a wake up call and relatable for so many people. If you have unplayed voicemails on your phone, please find some time to listen to them. They may be important.
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Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️
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October 25, 2022
This book is clearly a story on communication - or the lack of it between Cam and Evie. Leaving messages in voicemails is not a thing here in Manila. Only a few people use it and the majority communicate through Facebook Messenger instead. So I don't get it that both characters misuse the tool and just speak to each other. I found it slightly annoying. But I'm glad I listened via Audible - I enjoyed the production, the banter among other characters, and the big ending.
One star because I love Audible Originals because it's almost like a movie. Another star because I like multicast productions. I also love Melissa de la Cruz's short stories so far.. plus 1 star.
One star because I love Audible Originals because it's almost like a movie. Another star because I like multicast productions. I also love Melissa de la Cruz's short stories so far.. plus 1 star.
April 28, 2023
This is what happens when people use voicemails to share their thoughts (in 10-minute messages) instead of therapists. First off, the voice actors were amazing in this audio. However, it is is far-fetched that anyone does not listen to their voicemails when planning a wedding or being in a relationship. (I cringed every time the male character used "baby", "babe", and "dream girl" but that might be an issue with me and not with the book.) I did enjoy de la Cruz's book, Something in Between and will continue to support her as an author and fellow Filipina. This book just did not work for me.
September 7, 2022
This book hit me in the feels. It's about a couple who don't listen to their voicemails, but who you hear their romance progress through those unheard voicemails. To the voicemails you hear them confess their feelings, and their concerns. And you see the way things broke down as well.
I'm glad this had an HEA. but man that opener of being left at the alter, hit me in the feels hard.
I'm glad this had an HEA. but man that opener of being left at the alter, hit me in the feels hard.
September 13, 2022
I’m gonna give it 3.5 stars
First let me say I love a cast it makes you feel like you’re there. I really enjoyed that. I really liked the female narrator, her laugh was light and I found myself smiling. - I almost felt like I was listening to a friend leave me a voicemail. The guy too, when he would like or make a joke I would giggle. What I didn’t like, which is my own thing, is the miscommunication and lack of communication. But that’s my own pet peeve and I knew what I was getting into when I started listening. I really enjoyed the story despite my personal feelings. Glad they got it worked out for a HEA
First let me say I love a cast it makes you feel like you’re there. I really enjoyed that. I really liked the female narrator, her laugh was light and I found myself smiling. - I almost felt like I was listening to a friend leave me a voicemail. The guy too, when he would like or make a joke I would giggle. What I didn’t like, which is my own thing, is the miscommunication and lack of communication. But that’s my own pet peeve and I knew what I was getting into when I started listening. I really enjoyed the story despite my personal feelings. Glad they got it worked out for a HEA
February 23, 2023
Did I love the book? No. Was it okay? Sure!
I went into this one blindly and didn’t quite get the whole point of them sending each other voicemails and not actually speaking to each other (seemingly worlds most annoying game of phone tag), but to find out the purpose of them doing that towards the end made a lot more sense and seemed pretty clever.
I went into this one blindly and didn’t quite get the whole point of them sending each other voicemails and not actually speaking to each other (seemingly worlds most annoying game of phone tag), but to find out the purpose of them doing that towards the end made a lot more sense and seemed pretty clever.
February 3, 2023
Great narration. It’s different since it’s mostly voicemails. The miscommunication is frustrating. I don’t think it’s a healthy relationship if you ignore your significant other messages. But it has a nice HEA.
April 21, 2024
I just have one question. WHY NOT TEXT FOR GOD SAKE?!?!
I get it that this is your thing and trust me I think it's hella cute when couples have a thing between them, but dude. Just. Text. Eachother. Anyway the voice mails arent heard, so it's just diary entry than a communication one.
I get it that this is your thing and trust me I think it's hella cute when couples have a thing between them, but dude. Just. Text. Eachother. Anyway the voice mails arent heard, so it's just diary entry than a communication one.
September 2, 2022
Listened on audible.
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