SICK KIDS IN LOVE

A lovely teen novel is brought to life by narrator Amy Melissa Bentley. Bentley provides a New York accent that is accurate in cadence and intonation, setting the stage for this Queens romance. Isabel and Sasha, both suffering from illnesses that affect their day-to-day lives, meet at a local hospital while receiving treatment. Bentley approaches challenging moments with the questioning and apologetic humility that characterize young Isabel. As the duo continue to share their experiences and explore their relationship, Bentley helps listeners connect with Isabel's feelings about how her gender and "invisible" disease have affected her treatment and her outlook on her future. This is definitely worth a listen. S.K.G. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2020]