THE BEAUTY OF THE END

Erika LeonGuerrero narrates this speculative family drama, taking listeners into a world in which human extinction is scientifically predicted to occur within the next four generations. Charlie and Maggie Tannehill, twin sisters on the brink of adulthood, become involved in a government-led program aimed at delaying humanity's decline through incentivized reproduction. LeonGuerrero's narration captures the emotional and moral complexity of the sisters' choices, drawing out the tension between duty and autonomy in a collapsing world. She switches between Charlie's grappling with the program's ethical dilemmas and Maggie's willingness to go to extreme lengths for a chance at survival. Their diverging paths strain their bond as they navigate personal sacrifice, societal pressure, and the weight of an uncertain future. LeonGuerrero maximizes the dramatic potential throughout. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]