GIRLS LIKE HER

Golden Voice January LaVoy clearly differentiates the many characters in this story and smoothly transitions among them. She gives the deepest portrayals of the two main characters and their developing relationship: sullen, angry 14-year-old Ruby, who is accused of murder and is facing being moved to an adult women's prison, and compassionate Cadence Ware, the calm social worker who persuades Ruby to tell her story. In doing so, Cadence must confront her own struggles in order to understand her client's past and present feelings. LaVoy provides tension to a driving narrative. Snippets of conversations, courtroom proceedings, letters, and newspaper articles create sound effects that make successful transitions. The author narrates her foreword, afterword, and resource guide. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2025 Odyssey Honor © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]