MY FAVORITE SCAR

Stacy Gonzalez portrays 15-year-old mbar as she navigates life with her father, a gangster. They are traveling across Argentina, hunting for the person who murdered her father's partner. Gonzalez creates a sassy, likable teen in mbar, highlighting her self-confidence and self-doubt, both of which are part of her charm. Gonzalez also rises to the challenge of portraying the wide cast of secondary characters, including mbar's tough but insightful father. Her authentic-sounding pronunciation of names and places helps to build a sense of place, and her spot-on timing keeps the tension building. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]