THE LADY ROGUE

Narrator Jesse Vilinsky takes the helm as brassy, courageous Theodora in this mystical, daring treasure hunt. When Theo's father disappears while in search of an immensely powerful ring, she and her best friend, Huck, must use their knowledge and puzzle-solving skills to track him down before villainous figures beat him to his quarry. Vilinsky's brisk pacing speaks to the growing danger throughout their quest, and her characterizations build atmosphere and intrigue. Theo's travel is interspersed with entries from her father's journals, narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross in frank, introspective tones. Bennett, Vilinsky, and Ross unfurl an inventive take on mythology, magic, and complex familial ties in an audiobook that is equal parts mystery, supernatural thriller, and adventure. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2020]