A LOVE HATE THING

Adenrele Ojo's and Barrie Buckner's narration talents transform this reunion of childhood friends into a vivid and emotional story for listeners. After tragedy strikes, teenaged Tyson Trice is taken in by a wealthy family and starts his life again. Buckner's smooth and soulful voice has an enjoyably youthful tone--his performance captures Trice's initial hardness, which gives way when his childhood friend, Nandy, enters his life again. Ojo finds a bright and welcoming voice for the popular teen, who is quick to make assumptions. Ojo and Buckner serve up the contentious banter and heated flirting as the teens learn to put aside their judgments. The variety of angst, teen drama, and romance make this leisurely paced narration an engrossing listen. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2020]