LOUDER THAN WORDS

Coauthor and narrator Lexi Underwood brings high schooler Jordyn to life in this young adult audiobook about the power of art. Jordyn wants a fresh start at her new school. But when an anonymous podcaster reveals intimate secrets about students, including a piece on Jordyn's past, she teams up with her new friends to take down the podcast for good. Underwood primarily narrates, authentically depicting several teenagers who are experiencing humiliation, romance, and righteous fury. Mark Turetsky, Mela Lee, and several other voices narrate chat room conversations, differentiating secondary characters as they react to the podcast. Turetsky also voices the podcaster; a vocal effect that warbles his voice slightly enhances the character's secret identity. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]