GRIT

Narrator Caitlin Davies brings an irreverent and discretely sarcastic voice to Darcy Prentiss, a reckless teenager who plans to keep her secrets close in the summer ahead. After all, living in a rural Maine town can be as tough as the barrens where Darcy, other locals, and migrants spend the summer harvesting blueberries. Davies mixes an array of curious and darkly accusatory voices for the locals, who wonder what Darcy knows about her missing ex-best friend. In particular, Davies creates a unique set of nurturing female voices for Darcy's close matriarchal family, including her cousin Nell, who might let Darcy's biggest secret slip. Clean writing and realistic dialogue make this an ideal audio experience, although the answer to the mystery may reveal itself earlier than intended to the listener with a keen ear. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2017]