HEY, ZOEY

Sometimes you stumble across an audiobook with such a bizarre and intriguing performance that you want to devour it. Such is the case with Sarah Crossan's novel and her outstanding performance of it. Dolores divorces her husband after discovering he's been having an affair with an AI sex bot named Zoey, which she eventually keeps. At first, Dolores explores her hate for the robot, but gradually they enter a strange friendship, and Zoey becomes Dolores's confidant. Crossan delivers this story at a measured pace, moving smoothly through its wide range of subtle emotions. Her performance also suggests a hint of horror at the controversial topic of a genuine bond developing between an AI and a human. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]