KISS & TELL

Narrator Pete Cross is completely believable as gay, out 17-year-old Canadian boy-band star Hunter Drake. Soon after Kiss & Tell embarks on a concert tour, Hunter's ex-boyfriend shares their private--and very personal--text messages online. Everyone from the band's label to strangers on the Internet has an opinion about everything from Hunter's public image to the details of his sex life. A chorus of additional narrators gives voice to the barrage of gossipy news articles, social media posts, and interview excerpts, and shows how unrelenting and brutal the spotlight can be, while Cross's narration keeps us tuned to Hunter's mindset. As Hunter weathers the storm and finds his voice again, he navigates a budding romance with fellow musician Kaivan. Listeners will be rapt throughout this intense and empowering audiobook. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2022]