THE BEAUTIFUL ONES

An unforgettable social season is underway in the fictional city of Loisail, and narrator Imani Jade Powers rises to the occasion with a highly imaginative and perfectly executed performance. Powers crafts an original accent for the fictional land that is sharp and sophisticated, with a slight French inflection. Hector, a performer with a gift for telekinesis, has come to Loisail for his ex-fiancée, Valérie, but he is soon taken by Nina, Valérie's ingenue cousin. Powers gives an absolutely chilling performance as the scorned Valérie, whose voice becomes stoic and resolute in contrast to the higher-pitched, more excitable voice she uses for Nina. Powers's delicate narration will draw listeners into the drama as fickle hearts give way to deceit, sabotage, and deception. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2021]