RULES FOR BEING A GIRL

Narrator Julia Whelan gives voice to a young adult audiobook about a teen's burgeoning feminism and the importance of standing up for oneself. After an inappropriate encounter with a teacher, high school senior Marin becomes fed up with the unwritten rules for girls, especially after her friends and the school administration question her version of the event. Whelan's skill is undeniable. Her performance captures Marin's myriad emotions--from her abundance of privileged confidence at the beginning of the school year to her anger and frustration at the turn her life takes. All the characters have unique voices befitting their personalities. At just over six hours, this is a quick, well-performed listen for fans of contemporary teen fiction. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2020]