WE WERE THE UNIVERSE

In this darkly comic novel, Kristen Sieh and Justis Bolding work together to capture the love between two sisters, as well as one sister's deep feelings of profound loss when the other dies. Sleh brings raw and authentic emotional depth to Kit's struggles with denial and grief at the death of her sister, Julie. Bolding complements these with a vibrant portrayal of Julie in Kit's memories and as Kit imagines her now, capturing the humor and absurdity of these interactions. Together, Sieh's and Bolding's dynamic storytelling enlivens Kit's downward emotional path, ensuring that listeners feel every ounce of her desire, guilt, and fleeting joy. This novel is a meditation on love, loss, and the pressures of contemporary womanhood. M.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]