WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WHO WE ARE

A collection of linked short stories set in New England explores what happens when reality and fantasy intermingle. A trio of experienced narrators, Ines del Castillo, Frankie Corzo, and Carolina Hoyos, bring these creepy and unsettling works to life with vivid and evocative narrations. One story has the ashes of a deceased mother telling her son's fianceé how to keep him happy. Another story sees a college journalism student attempting to infiltrate a sorority--only to have a magical book upend her social standing. The stories center around female Latinx characters. The narrators use flawless Spanish when called for, thereby adding authenticity. Overall, these expressive performers elevate this collection. A.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]