Jorjeana Marie and Xe Sands’s dual narration beautifully highlights the two points of view in this slow-burn romance. Emma is the world’s best assistant to her boss, Jo, a Chinese-American woman who went from child star to writer and producer. When Emma and Jo are photographed laughing together on the red carpet, rumors about an affair spread like wildfire. Marie’s youthful voice captures Emma’s determination to become a director and her devotion to her work and her boss. Sands portrays Jo in a deeper voice, conveying her pride and ambition, along with her anxieties about her growing feelings toward Emma. Each narrator helps the listener feel the yearning as Emma and Jo slowly realize the tabloids have spotted something real way before they did. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
Fun fact about me, there are certain things in books that I’m automatically all-in for. Kid spies, musicians, and romances between famous people and your average regular Jo(e) are some of the things that pretty much make a book an auto-buy for me. So, when I looked at all the books coming out in June […]
So many spectacular queer romances have been making their way to our shelves lately, and we’re elated! If you love anything by Casey McQuiston, Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert, or Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner, then we have a list full of new and upcoming releases perfect for your summer reading adventures!