Julia Whelan narrates an intriguing sci-fi drama about the discovery of an extraterrestrial metal on Earth. A year after a comet tore across the sky, Earth orbits into its debris field, causing meteors to slam down and, among other things, leave a valuable new resource. Earth's future is forever changed, and Minnesota becomes the site of a fantastical gold rush. Whelan's trustworthy voice captures the feeling of the narrative flawlessly. Characters are well differentiated and dynamic, especially the family that seems to be set to play a major role in the books to come. The story and narration feed off each other to create a compelling experience that crackles with sharp dialogue.
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780358450528
Publisher: Mariner Books
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Irondale's range, combined with the thrilling action, make this genre-bending audiobook nearly nonstop fun.
Tess Irondale’s narration elevates this unique story about an otherworldly AI known as Box that arrives in a post-apocalyptic village. Sky is prepared to take over as memory keeper for his people when an armed force attacks. Irondale’s comedic voices are both hilarious and apt. Alongside the horror and comedy, characters call out LitRPG elements, and Irondale makes them feel oddly natural. She matches the narrative’s fun mix of philosophy and comedy while keeping the entire story an auditory joy. Her capable narration effortlessly shifts between witty jokes, over-the-top action, and surprisingly deep concepts.
Irondale's range, combined with the thrilling action, make this genre-bending audiobook nearly nonstop fun.Pub Date: June 30, 2026
Duration: 20 hrs, 10 mins
DD ISBN: 9798347018314
Publisher: Podium Audio
Review Posted Online: July 28, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 2026
Navigating this material with gusto, Brick serves as an anchor amidst the chaos.
Pub Date: April 28, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 41 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217174041
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: June 16, 2026
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