FLYING

Kate Reinders narrates this campy story about Mana, a high school cheerleader who finds herself battling aliens in a quest to find her missing mom. The audiobook starts slowly, but Reinders's sprightly delivery keeps the story moving until Mana and Lyle, her possible love interest, start kicking some alien butt. Reinders has a youthful, upbeat delivery but can grow serious when she needs to in tense moments. She's perfect for this sci-fi series, equal parts laughs, lighthearted flirtation, and adventure. There's diversity in FLYING, too. Mana is Asian, and her best friend, Seppie, is black. Be prepared to listen to the next installment; FLYING will leave you up in the air. L.T. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2016]