UNDER SHIFTING STARS

Narrators Rebecca Soler and Brittany Pressley team up to present a poignant picture of sisters who are exploring gender, identity, and individuality. After their brother's unexpected death, 14-year-old twins Audrey and Clare struggle to regain their footing, looking inward in order to confront issues of identity and self. Neurodivergent Audrey despairs at being seen as different and wishes only to be "normal," while Clare cautiously explores her gender and sexual orientation. Alternating chapters, Pressley gives voice to Audrey, and Soler takes the part of Clare. Pressley channels Audrey's clarity and disarming directness, while Soler's Clare starts as world-weary and tough but ends on an optimistic note. Both narrators sound sincere and authentic as they deliver impactful performances that reflect important and timely topics. S.A.H. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2021]