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OUT OF THE BLUE

André Santana and Neo Cihi narrate this dual-perspective queer fantasy romance. Crest is a “mer” who is heading off on their month-long journey. The purpose is to experience life as a human before deciding whether to remain on land or return to the sea to begin adulthood as a mer. When they arrive on land, in a human body with a new human name, Crest meets a human lifeguard named Sean. Cihi voices Crest with an overly dramatic, slightly whiny attitude that fits their personality and provides contrast to Santana's calmer, deeper-toned portrayal of Sean. As the relationship between Sean and Crest grows, the nonbinary mer’s plan to get through their month on land as quickly as possible begins to change, and both Crest and Sean must decide what their futures hold.

(Romantic fantasy. 14-18)

Pub Date: May 31, 2022

Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins

DD ISBN: 9780063015234

Publisher: Harper Audio

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    IF WE NEVER END

    Castano captures the message of this teen paranormal romance: Never let life pass you by.

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    Sylvie Castellano goes on an unexpected adventure with a vintage gold watch and Penn, the ghost who comes along with it. Barbara Castano’s narration expresses 18-year-old Sylvie’s loneliness. She’s recovering from a concussion, and while her family members' lives continue without her, Sylvie wishes for a more fulfilled life; she wants to have fun as well as take on new responsibilities. Alongside Penn, Sylvie embarks on a series of summer activities, which Castano describes beautifully. But Castano's optimistic tones turn grave as the story unfolds.

    Castano captures the message of this teen paranormal romance: Never let life pass you by. (Speculative romance. 14-18)

    Pub Date: March 3, 2026

    Duration: 8 hrs, 16 mins

    DD ISBN: 9781547619481

    Publisher: Bloomsbury

    Review Posted Online: April 7, 2026

    Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026

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      TWIN TIDES

      This young adult audiobook is full of secrets and lies.

      When they were 4, identical twins Aria and Caliste’s mother, Grace, disappeared, and the sisters were separated. Years later, Grace’s body is discovered in a lake haunted by the Ghoul. The two young women travel to Minnesota and uncover family secrets—including each other’s existence. Narrators Rebecca Ho and Chantria Tram capture the twins’ emotions as they discover what has been kept hidden from them. Carolina Do exquisitely performs the point of view of the Ghoul. However, audible pick-ups make this production sound uneven and may distract from the listening experience.

      This young adult audiobook is full of secrets and lies.

      Pub Date: Dec. 9, 2025

      Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins

      DD ISBN: 9798217157983

      Publisher: Listening Library

      Review Posted Online: Feb. 10, 2026

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