Trust narrator Joy Nash to make the zombie apocalypse a barrel of laughs. Edie Brandstrup is constantly on the lookout for zombies. Sure enough, some escape from a nearby prison. Rushing to save her neighbors, Edie first heads for Gaston "Max" Boucher, a brainless surfer dude who turns out to be a French vampire with hidden depths. Edie's mockery of Max in the form of incessant bawdy parodies of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST'S Gaston song is comically brought to life by Nash. As Edie and Max seek allies, their repartee sparkles. Nash manages to balance their insecurities and sell the unlikely pair as a rock-solid couple. Voices for the supernatural creatures are equally adept. Nash delivers a must-listen romantic adventure with heart and humor.
Pub Date: Aug. 5, 2025
Duration: 12 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217074839
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Dade's sequel to Zomromcom features a consistent, versatile narration from Nash.
Narrator Joy Nash taps into the vulnerability that oracle Gwen Wexloff feels as she seeks out Hugh Blacke, the demon who witnessed her failure years ago. After a zombie containment issue that points to a fae/human conspiracy, Hugh is the only powerful councillor who might help Gwen and her friends. Hugh's careful, rule-abiding nature comes across clearly in Nash's narration, his boundaries a foil to Gwen's open manner. Gwen and Hugh's voices convey both sincerity and respect as they move toward romance. Secondary characters, including fae and vampires, have unique, sometimes hilarious voices, as in the case of the troll siblings, who are the highlight of the audiobook.
Dade's sequel to Zomromcom features a consistent, versatile narration from Nash.Pub Date: Aug. 11, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 53 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217336463
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 2026
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.
The mythical realm of Skein is inhabited by vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, and Berserkers. Narrator Robert Petkoff is masterful navigating the wide range of characters, giving each a distinctive voice. He lends the werewolves a Scottish lilt, and his tone drips with evil as a particular vampire. The Accession, an ancient cycle of battle, is about to begin. As all the factions come together, connections are made: A vampire princess escaping her sadistic brother ends up wed to a Berserker. A werewolf finds his mate in a demon witch. A vampiress and an incubus form a partnership.
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.Pub Date: July 28, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 57 mins
DD ISBN: 9781464281754
Publisher: Sourcebooks Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
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