DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING

Risa Mei gives an energetic performance of this young adult romance. Kiki doesn't have the best start at her new school. She retreats into War Front Heroes, an online game, in which she poses as a guy to avoid sexism. But when she finds out her online crush goes to the same school she does, she must choose between lying or coming clean about her online persona. Mei transforms her voice to fit each of the story's characters. Her candor and spiritedness perfectly complement the rebellious Kiki. Set in Indonesia with plenty of dramatic subplots, this is a great listen for Asian TV drama fans and young adult romance fanatics. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]