DAISY CHAIN

Listeners can dive right into this fantastical first-person novel, whose protagonist, Olivia Dawson, voiced by Whitney Dykhouse, is both relatable and unpredictable. Olivia is allergic to everything, and, for some strange reason, whenever she sneezes, she releases a piece of her life force into something or someone nearby. Navigating office politics, a rocky love life, an overly chatty bestie, and an elderly neighbor, she must find a way to deal with her new "powers." Dykhouse's youthful voice suggests an appropriately sarcastic point of view as she brings Olivia's predicament to life. As suspense around her condition mounts, Dykhouse adjusts her pace and tone to keep listeners engaged. C.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2023]