TWO CAN PLAY

In this contemporary romance narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster, professional rivals from two video-game companies must find common ground during a team-building retreat. Viola has no idea why Jesse dislikes her so much, but his past treatment of her has made the feeling mutual. When they must spend several wintry days together at a mountain lodge, she soon realizes that she has been mistaken. Foster's expressive delivery keeps listeners invested in Viola and Jesse's evolving relationship, audibly illustrating Viola's change from hating Jesse to realizing the misunderstanding between them and deciding to begin a relationship. Though secondary characters without defined characteristics are given generic voices that differ only with respect to gender, Foster's overall performance of this short romance is entertaining. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]