L.A. WOMEN

Relationships between women can sometimes be difficult. And that's the case with this nonlinear LGBTQ+ story. Grace Lynn Kung captures the tricky friendship between Lane Warren, a Hollywood outsider, and Gala Margolis, an adventurous Hollywood socialite. During the 1960s, the women discover they're both aspiring writers. Kung depicts their initial awkwardness, which is followed by a romantic relationship. Kung skillfully voices the ulterior motives of both women as their romance and aspirations become tangled. Eventually, one will betray the other. Kung's narration leaves listeners reflecting on the meaning of friendship. B.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]