THE FOX WIFE

Author and narrator Yangsze Choo gently narrates this fantasy audiobook about foxes that can transform into dazzlingly beautiful humans. Bao has the ability to tell truths from lies and has been tasked with solving a murder mystery that might involve foxes. Meanwhile, Snow has taken human form and gets a job as a servant, all to aid her in avenging the death of her child. Choo combines folklore and legends about foxes from several sources, which she explains in her author's note at the end. She narrates in a British accent, and her performance is intimate and exciting due to its quiet intensity, though listeners might occasionally struggle to differentiate among characters with dialogue. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2024]