THE Z WORD

Narrator Mara Wilson delivers this satirical zombie-apocalypse audiobook with careful pacing, intensifying the horrors and keeping listeners on edge. Wendy is recovering from a bad breakup at a Pride party. Seeing her ex-girlfriend hook up with her friends is difficult, but then the party attendees become suddenly violent, and soon the violence spreads. Wilson distinctly voices several characters who team up with Wendy to stay alive, including drag queen Logan, stoner pizza delivery driver Sunshine, and Wendy's ex, Leah. With her emotional connection, Wilson delivers scenes full of sexy passion, romance, and heartbreak. With outstanding comedic timing, she also keeps listeners laughing out loud frequently. This audiobook thoughtfully explores real issues facing the queer community. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]