THE SECRET SUMMER PROMISE

Tamika Katon-Donegal narrates this breezy romance about Andrea, a queer disabled teen who's determined to have the best summer ever--even if it means falling out of love with her best friend, Hailee, who she's not sure returns her feelings. Katon-Donegal is fantastic when it comes to capturing all of Andrea's excitement and butterflies-in-the-stomach feelings. Her character voices are sometimes hard to tell apart, especially since group texts and conversations among Andrea's friend group are such a big part of the story. But her overall performance is a lot of fun. With plenty of teen drama, realistic (if frustrating!) miscommunication, and an honest look at how being disabled does and doesn't affect Andrea's life, this is a great summer listen. L.S. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2023]