SIREN QUEEN

Natalie Naudus's skilled narration adds to the luminous and otherworldly qualities of Vo's historical fantasy. Luli Wei is determined to make it in Hollywood and will do whatever it takes to achieve stardom--on her terms. But in her world, that means making dangerous pacts, trading away years of her life, and fending off literal monsters. Naudus moves from character to character with ease, enlivening the ambitious and bold Luli, the captivating women she falls for, and the roaring executives who are looking to own Luli's soul. Naudus conveys all of Luli's passion as she delivers her lines for her starring role as the Siren Queen, embodying the monster's deadly power. This is a surreal and spellbinding story of a Golden Age Hollywood that is steeped in ancient magic. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]