WRITTEN IN THE STARS

Lauren Sweet's narration enhances the comedic, charming, and sensual elements of this audiobook to make it a star of a rom-com. Actuary Darcy is as regimented as her statistical analyses. Astrologist Elle is her opposite--spacey and colorful. Both are pressured by family to find love, inspiring the two to fake a relationship during the holidays despite their disastrous first date. Elle enthusiastically reads zodiac-centric lists, and Darcy's perfectionism is revealed as she warily agrees to new experiences. Naturally, all the time they spend faking their ruse leads to real feelings. Sweet's nuanced narration is evident in its details such as a spooky storyteller's voice to set the scene of an escape room and a voice that cracks with emotion during a tearful outburst. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2021]