GOOD RIDDANCE

Narrator Mia Barron's light, airy delivery fits this contemporary rom-com about a young woman starting over in New York City. In a tidying-up binge, Daphne Maritch throws out her annotated copy of a 1968 high school yearbook, which was dedicated to her late mother, who was that year's teacher adviser. When Daphne's neighbor retrieves the book, Maritch family secrets begin to spill. Barron accentuates the fun, putting a zany spin on Daphne's desperate plans to recover the book and her up-and-down relationship with the cute actor across the hall. Using a variety of accents and registers, Barron gives the characters distinct voices and cadences, rounding out their personalities and adding spark to this lighthearted story. Pop culture references and some road trips keep the plot moving. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2019]