ME (MOTH)

Author and narrator Amber McBride gently delivers this audiobook in verse. Moth suffers from loneliness after losing her family in a car crash. Her aunt and classmates ignore her, but the new boy, Sani, sees her entirely, and the spark between the two is undeniable. McBride's leisurely pace and deliberate rhythm add a lyrical quality that carries listeners through the journey of two teenagers with inattentive families who are desperate to connect with their roots. Moments of particular emotional intensity swell with gentle musical accents, suggestive of Sani's musical talent and Moth's dancing skills. This magical audiobook echoes the desire to truly understand yourself and be seen as you are, and the twist ending will leave listeners stunned. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2021]