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OUR CROOKED HEARTS

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Chloe Cannon and Emma Galvin share the narration of this urban fantasy about a mother, a daughter, and a dark, magical secret. Seventeen-year-old Ivy, who lives in "the suburbs, right now," is portrayed by Galvin in a tone of brash naïveté as she recounts the extraordinary events of the summer when a naked girl appeared in the woods, upending everything she thought she knew about herself and her frustratingly distant mother. Portrayed by Cannon, teenage Dana, who tells her tale from "the city, back then," seems prematurely jaded even as she discovers the occult under the tutelage of an older girl. Both narrators confidently articulate the emotional undercurrents of the dangerous magic at the story's center. A mesmerizing duet.

(Paranormal. 13-adult)

Pub Date: June 28, 2022

Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins

DD ISBN: 9781250854735

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    BEAST BECOMES HER

    Layered performances transform an academy thriller into a tense supernatural investigation.

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    A dual narration brings this Norse mythology-infused mystery to pulse-pounding life. Distinct vocal performances highlight the story's shifting perspectives. Daniel Henning's portrayal of Amund carries the weight of a seasoned hunter, his delivery capturing the character's underlying complexity as he tracks potential “berserkir" criminals across Skallagrim Academy's shadowy campus. Jade Wheeler gives Edith a voice that evolves throughout the listening experience—her early chapters convey the carefully controlled anger and fear of her own nature, while later scenes crackle with ferocity as Edith embraces newfound abilities. Both narrators handle the murder-mystery framework with appropriate tension. Their chemistry during confrontational exchanges heightens the cat-and-mouse dynamic between suspect and hunter, making the audiobook's dual-POV structure feel theatrical and intense.

    Layered performances transform an academy thriller into a tense supernatural investigation. (Fantasy. 14-18)

    Pub Date: March 3, 2026

    Duration: 14 hrs, 32 mins

    DD ISBN: 9781668162057

    Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

    Review Posted Online: June 2, 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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