SUNBIRTH

Mei Mei Macleod's performance of this speculative novel draws listeners into an alternative world in which slivers of the sun are slowly disappearing. A young woman works at a pharmacy in Five Poems Lake, a village surrounded by deserts. Years ago, her father, a policeman, died mysteriously, and now new clues drive the young woman and her sister, Dong Ji, to investigate how their father met his demise. Macleod's precision with dialogue makes each character stand out. Her captivating narration of this character-driven novel illustrates the emotional complexity of the sisters' relationship as they search for answers to their father's past and face the potential for the end of the sun's existence. K.D.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]