FIRST LOVE

James Patterson doesn't disappoint in this romantic audiobook about first love and the adventure it brings. Narrator Lauren Fortgang complements the touching story of young love with a youthful and enthusiastic tone. Axi and Robinson are close friends who end up going on a spontaneous cross-country trip to get away from it all. As Fortgang expresses each adventurous moment with excitement, the listener can fully appreciate the connection between the young lovers. Fortgang's passionate, fluid expression ensures a sympathetic and relatable quality in both characters as the sorrow they ultimately encounter is hauntingly revealed. D.Z. 2015 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2015]