SOMETHING TO SAY

Narrator Sisi Aisha Johnson creates a realistic and relatable cast of characters in this audiobook about friendship, family, and moving out of your comfort zone. Introverted Jenae prefers to be alone and out of the spotlight. When she bonds with outgoing Aubrey over their love of a favorite YouTube show, she is not sure she wants to be friends with him. Johnson gives Jenae a light, endearingly confident voice that reflects her inner self-assurance more than her outward social anxiety. But a distinctly brash voice for Aubrey leaves no doubt as to which one is the extrovert. Johnson also shines as she brings to life Jenae's extended family, including her tough, no-nonsense mother; loving grandfather; and older brother, along with a host of aunts and uncles. S.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2020]