THE COMEBACK

Phillipa Soo's narration of this K-pop celebrity romance is straightforward and smooth. Ari Hui lives her life by the rules. If she does everything right and becomes a partner in Toronto's most prestigious law firm, she'll finally be happy, right? When her roommate's cousin from Seoul is a surprise guest after a bad breakup, she's drawn to his quiet charm and gorgeous looks. Jihoon and Ari fall for each other and start to spend more time together, but he's hiding a big secret that makes any relationship seem impossible. Soo uses subtle vocal shifts to portray each character. She's at her best when she's leaning into heartfelt conversations. Listeners will enjoy exploring Toronto and beyond with Ari and Jihoon as their guides. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2022]