LOVEBOAT, TAIPEI

Narrator Emily Woo Zeller's immersive performance highlights the sweeping drama of first love, friendship, and self-discovery. Ever Wong's parents expect her to become a doctor, a career for which they've made countless sacrifices. But Ever has her heart set on being a professional dancer. When, during her last summer before starting college, Ever is sent to Taiwan to study Mandarin among other elite students, she unknowingly enters a program infamous as a romantic meetup, nicknamed Loveboat. Finally free from her overbearing parents, Ever is ready to break all their rules. Zeller excels at creating distinct voices by using a variety of Chinese and American accents. Her unhurried pace and deep emotional connection with characters immerse listeners in their turmoil and drama. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2020]