JULIE CHAN IS DEAD

Narrator Yu-Li Alice Shen delivers a wild, bingeable listening experience in this fast-paced debut. Identical twins Julie and Chloe, who lost their parents at age 4, grew up worlds apart. Julie, who was raised by their miserable, greedy aunt, works a dead-end job, while Chloe, who was adopted by a wealthy family, lives a life of luxury and is a popular influencer. One day, Julie receives a strange call from Chloe and goes to her apartment--only to find her dead. Julie quickly assumes Chloe's identity and lifestyle. Shen masterfully captures the dark humor in Zhang's sharp critique of influencer culture. While the story's latter half takes an unexpected turn into cult-like territory, Shen's dynamic performance keeps listeners entertained. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]