FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING

In this charming debut, Will Watt gives a pitch-perfect performance as Danny Scudd, a 20-something gay man who is just trying to survive in 21st-century London. Watt leans into the first-person narration: He does great character voices that are all colored by Danny's feelings and experiences. From his unflappable Canadian therapist to his larger-than-life nonbinary best friend, a performance artist, everyone in Danny's life comes alive--as do his fears, insecurities, and idiosyncrasies. Buried under an outrageously funny story about sex, queer culture, and the whims of the Internet is a tender coming-of-age story about learning to be true to oneself, the ghosts of childhood trauma, and the importance of queer friendship. Watt gets the balance just right. L.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]