SISTERS IN THE WIND

Isabella Star LaBlanc provides a superior narration of Boulley's third YA novel, this one featuring eighteen-year-old Lucy Smith. First-person chapters taking place in the past are interspersed with those in the present, moving forward chronologically until time is synced. LaBlanc portrays young, openhearted Lucy, who responds lovingly to her father's protective care. Later, after horrific experiences in the foster care system, she grows into a fighter and a sleuth. In the chapters taking place in the present, LaBlanc depicts Lucy's complexity and obfuscated motivations, as well as the tender and tragic moments she experiences. LaBlanc's narration propels this mystery with nonstop tension as listeners anticipate the meeting of the two time periods and hope for a satisfying resolution to Lucy's troubles. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]