UNEARTHLY

Being part angel (one quarter), Clara has a purpose for being on this earth. But what that might be has not yet been revealed. Soon enough, she begins to have visions that involve a certain boy, and it becomes clear that her family must move to Jackson Hole so she can locate him. It’s disappointing that Samantha Quan’s narration lacks energy. Most characters, including Clara, sound flat and monotonous. With the introduction of a romantic interest in the second half, Quan manages to enliven her performance. But the author’s trilogy opener unfolds slowly as it draws listeners into its mythology, and some listeners may not get to the second half. J.M. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]