THE MAGNETIC GIRL

Of the two narrators who guide listeners through this audiobook, Brittany Pressley does most of the heavy lifting. The story, which takes place after the Civil War, focuses on Lulu Hurst, a Southern girl who discovers that she has the power of magnetism and can will men to do what she wishes. Pressley evokes a beautiful Georgia accent that sounds so authentic that the listener is transported to the marvelous shows Lulu performs. Andrew Eiden's small performance is earnest. He commands attention in a way that Pressley's character is unwilling to do. The contrast works perfectly and plays right into the story's big reveal. Listeners who love historical fiction should pick up this audiobook. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2019]