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Speak Now
The wunderkind chef of an acclaimed restaurant is reunited with “the one that got away” when she’s hired to cater her wedding in this charming, full-cast queer rom-com, perfect for fans of Alison Cochrun and Casey McQuiston, by TV writer and former BuzzFeed personality Ash Perez.
What would you do for a second chance at your first love?
Alex Perez is a culinary she’s on the verge of becoming the youngest ever head chef at the famed Sempervirens restaurant, a fine dining treasure tucked away in a boutique hotel in the majestic Big Sur mountains. Her demanding schedule and perfectionist tendencies leave little room to think about romance. That is, until her ex-best friend Genevieve shows up at her restaurant—and gets engaged.
Twelve years ago, Alex was just a quiet transfer student with no friends until she met Genevieve Jones, an effervescent extrovert who took Alex under her wing. They remained inseparable through the rest of high school, until a fateful road trip changed everything, and they haven’t seen or spoken to each other since.
Now Genevieve’s longtime boyfriend Derek, a real estate mogul in the making, has brought her here not only to propose, but to offer sizable investment in the hotel…if they can host and cater the perfect fairytale wedding. Leaving Alex in an impossible cater the wedding for the only woman she’s ever loved, or give up her dream job as a head chef.
Speak Now is a charming and laugh-out-loud funny story of self-discovery and second chances from an exciting new voice in queer fiction, performed by a full cast led by Jena Malone (The Hunger Games, Pride & Prejudice) and Arienne Mandi (The L Generation Q, Chicago PD).
What would you do for a second chance at your first love?
Alex Perez is a culinary she’s on the verge of becoming the youngest ever head chef at the famed Sempervirens restaurant, a fine dining treasure tucked away in a boutique hotel in the majestic Big Sur mountains. Her demanding schedule and perfectionist tendencies leave little room to think about romance. That is, until her ex-best friend Genevieve shows up at her restaurant—and gets engaged.
Twelve years ago, Alex was just a quiet transfer student with no friends until she met Genevieve Jones, an effervescent extrovert who took Alex under her wing. They remained inseparable through the rest of high school, until a fateful road trip changed everything, and they haven’t seen or spoken to each other since.
Now Genevieve’s longtime boyfriend Derek, a real estate mogul in the making, has brought her here not only to propose, but to offer sizable investment in the hotel…if they can host and cater the perfect fairytale wedding. Leaving Alex in an impossible cater the wedding for the only woman she’s ever loved, or give up her dream job as a head chef.
Speak Now is a charming and laugh-out-loud funny story of self-discovery and second chances from an exciting new voice in queer fiction, performed by a full cast led by Jena Malone (The Hunger Games, Pride & Prejudice) and Arienne Mandi (The L Generation Q, Chicago PD).
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Published March 31, 2026
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April 2, 2026
It was a quick and cute book
Made me hungry and gay
Made me hungry and gay
May 27, 2026
Went in thinking I was going to like this one, only to be irked by one of the characters and slapped upside the head with some infidelity.
May 22, 2026
4.25 stars
I enjoyed this audiobook, which was like an old fashioned radio play. Lots of characters done by various narrators, you can hear the action while it’s happening - doors opening and closing, kitchen sounds, driving, listening to music, people calling out from other rooms, etc.
The most fun for me in this “one that got away” story was being able to picture the two leads as they are well known actresses in the sapphic community - Arienne Mandi from The L Word Generation Q and Jena Malone from The Hunger Games. Both did a great job.
At five hours in length, it’s also nice having a book on the shorter side between longer listens. Fun and unique - a different experience than a single or dual narrator release.
I enjoyed this audiobook, which was like an old fashioned radio play. Lots of characters done by various narrators, you can hear the action while it’s happening - doors opening and closing, kitchen sounds, driving, listening to music, people calling out from other rooms, etc.
The most fun for me in this “one that got away” story was being able to picture the two leads as they are well known actresses in the sapphic community - Arienne Mandi from The L Word Generation Q and Jena Malone from The Hunger Games. Both did a great job.
At five hours in length, it’s also nice having a book on the shorter side between longer listens. Fun and unique - a different experience than a single or dual narrator release.
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July 18, 2026I loved the way it was a whole performance/production even if the story wasn't anything memorable.
April 10, 2026
A sapphic rom com voiced by Johanna from catching fire ?????? It was a GIVEN I was gonna devour this (Johanna is a lesbian icon you can’t convince me otherwise) This is the type of sappy and cheesy rom com the queer community needs more of !! Just pure joy and love!!
May 13, 2026
I love a good full-cast audio!
Speak Now was such a great second chance romance. Alex and Genevieve meeting up again after all those years was so well done. I liked hearing about their lives when they first met and see where they ended up now. Then the whole time I couldn’t help but root for everyone to get a happily ever after, whatever that may look like for everyone.
Thank you Ash Perez and Simon & Schuster Audio for a gifted copy of the audiobook!
Speak Now was such a great second chance romance. Alex and Genevieve meeting up again after all those years was so well done. I liked hearing about their lives when they first met and see where they ended up now. Then the whole time I couldn’t help but root for everyone to get a happily ever after, whatever that may look like for everyone.
Thank you Ash Perez and Simon & Schuster Audio for a gifted copy of the audiobook!
June 27, 2026
Review to come.
April 22, 2026
I’m giving this five stars so as not to interfere with averages because I love the author’s work, but I could not get through the first chapters of the audiobook. I cannot stand these full cast recordings, especially when it’s a comedy, especially when there’s sound effects like sinks running or dishes. Please, publishers, stop doing this, do a better job of warning us that is what this is (“audio play production?” “Full cast recording?” In BIG LETTERS). Or offer an alternative straight reading (but keep it gay. Ba dum dum.). The boisterous laughter of the kitchen staff was the moment I knew I could listen no longer.
May 20, 2026
4⭐️ I could’ve listened to this for another 5 hours easily. Genevieve really PMO until the last act but as most romcoms go this had the ending that we needed and deserved. I hope she releases more of these short lil audible books cause I devoured it!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a very fun experience. The immersive audio of it all, made this book come to life in such a fun way. Every character felt well-rounded and fun and it was like watching a play. This story was filled with fun reconnections, heartbreaking yearning, and a happy ending.
I really enjoyed watching watching Alex and Gen come back into each other lives. I particularly liked how we got to see flashbacks of their young selves and how their friendship initially fell apart. I think the book does a good job of addressing Gen's struggles with the life her parents want for her and how in a way she wants that too, but also doesn't know how to even acknowledge what she really wants. The comp-het, happily ever after dream of it all-that she is supposed to want.
I think Alex's bravery also shines here, willing to face her fears and jump in even when she has every reason not too. I do wish we got to see more of them coming together to work through their history but overall this was just a really enjoyable time. I recommend if you are looking for something with relatable characters, that is light, and fun and a great listening experience. Thank you to the publisher for providing an ALC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars
I really enjoyed watching watching Alex and Gen come back into each other lives. I particularly liked how we got to see flashbacks of their young selves and how their friendship initially fell apart. I think the book does a good job of addressing Gen's struggles with the life her parents want for her and how in a way she wants that too, but also doesn't know how to even acknowledge what she really wants. The comp-het, happily ever after dream of it all-that she is supposed to want.
I think Alex's bravery also shines here, willing to face her fears and jump in even when she has every reason not too. I do wish we got to see more of them coming together to work through their history but overall this was just a really enjoyable time. I recommend if you are looking for something with relatable characters, that is light, and fun and a great listening experience. Thank you to the publisher for providing an ALC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars
April 28, 2026
Really a 2.5. Cute but bad. This should have been a movie. Almost every supporting character feels like a caricature. The high school flashbacks make the mains sound like pod people.
Also I feel like you lose so much gravity doing a “full cast recording”. The emotional climaxes had no pov or context. They kiss but we don’t know what it feels like or what they are thinking. And the conceit of the voice note doesn’t do enough to bridge that gap.
Some of the performances were good (the leads, thank god), but most of them were lacking depth or a sense of authenticity.
The audiobook was made to be optioned and I think that’s a waste.
Also I feel like you lose so much gravity doing a “full cast recording”. The emotional climaxes had no pov or context. They kiss but we don’t know what it feels like or what they are thinking. And the conceit of the voice note doesn’t do enough to bridge that gap.
Some of the performances were good (the leads, thank god), but most of them were lacking depth or a sense of authenticity.
The audiobook was made to be optioned and I think that’s a waste.
February 11, 2026
Thanks to libro.fm and Simon & Schuster for the ALC! This was a really cute romance novel about 2 childhood best friends who get a second chance at love as adults. The real star of the show is this full cast performance which was AMAZING production quality! The story itself was sort of flat and nothing happened that I didn’t expect, but I still had a great time listening to the performances across all the voice actors.
April 12, 2026
knowing that true love is out there and the rollercoaster of life to find it. makes me feel hope to find that love.
April 23, 2026
I listened to this on audio book with a full cast which was really fun! It's an easy listen, good story...it just wrapped up too easy for how complicated the story got. But I still loved it.
May 12, 2026
A generous 3 stars. It’s not bad, it’s just bland.
May 28, 2026
2.5 rating. toxic AF.
July 6, 2026
Me gusto el audiobook y la producción!! La historia es messyyy, pero estuvo bien solo un chin “irreal”
April 21, 2026
Super cute. Love that the voice actors are people Im familiar with and love that this was written to be a full cast performance.
July 6, 2026
I was told to listen to the audiobook because it’s performed with a full cast and divided into different acts.
I really wanted to love this. I’ve been following Ash since the BuzzFeed days, so I went in hoping for the best.
Unfortunately… it just wasn’t good. The dialogue felt incredibly cheesy, and I found myself cringing more often than not. The full-cast narration couldn’t save it. A few of the voice actors did a decent job with what they were given, but the writing just didn’t work for me.
I only finished it because I kept hoping it would get better. Sadly, it never did.
I really wanted to love this. I’ve been following Ash since the BuzzFeed days, so I went in hoping for the best.
Unfortunately… it just wasn’t good. The dialogue felt incredibly cheesy, and I found myself cringing more often than not. The full-cast narration couldn’t save it. A few of the voice actors did a decent job with what they were given, but the writing just didn’t work for me.
I only finished it because I kept hoping it would get better. Sadly, it never did.
July 3, 2026
This was such a fun audiobook, felt super immersive, cute summer listen!!
April 14, 2026
The story has definitely been done before but regardless, I enjoyed it!
February 20, 2026
It’s an audio drama that is cheesy as hell.
Tw: cheating
Tw: cheating
April 6, 2026
Eh I really didn't like this! The plot felt really cliche (in love with my straight best friend) and had so many elements that didn't make sense to me. Why does Alex see her long lost friend of ten years and fall for her all over again when she hadn't been hung up on her at all? Why does Jen string her fiancee along until the literal last second? Why does Jen get engaged and almost get married without figuring out her sexuality or saying anything to Alex about their kiss ten years prior?
I also really can't stand cheating in romance stories, and this cheating was particularly egregious. Not just emotional cheating but actually having sex without having the decency to tell your partners (for both main characters!) is unforgivable to me. Cheating in stories always gives off the impression that the characters are too selfish and self absorbed to think about anyone else's feelings.
It did have some funny one liners, but it ultimately fell flat for me.
I also really can't stand cheating in romance stories, and this cheating was particularly egregious. Not just emotional cheating but actually having sex without having the decency to tell your partners (for both main characters!) is unforgivable to me. Cheating in stories always gives off the impression that the characters are too selfish and self absorbed to think about anyone else's feelings.
It did have some funny one liners, but it ultimately fell flat for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2026
2,5*
Beide Main characters sind Kind of sehr unlikeable, generell ist das irgendwie painfully millennial und ich find's ein bisschen schade, weil ich die Idee eigentlich sehr cool fand :)
& justice for Mick 😭
Beide Main characters sind Kind of sehr unlikeable, generell ist das irgendwie painfully millennial und ich find's ein bisschen schade, weil ich die Idee eigentlich sehr cool fand :)
& justice for Mick 😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2026
2.5 Stars because I feel like it deserves 2 stars but some of the issues are my personal icks and I think the narrators were good.
Let's start with the format of this book. It is audio only, full cast, immersive (sounds effects & background noises) but the most unique feature is that it is COMPLETELY DIALOG. It's like watching a TV show without a picture. No narrator or scene description. I can see how someone would really enjoy this production, but the style is just not for me. I don't think hearing pans sizzle in a kitchen or footsteps as someone enters a room really adds anything in a contemporary romance.
No spoilers: I could not find it in myself to root for the main couple even a little bit. I enjoyed the flash back scenes and they were cute as teenagers, but as adults I saw no reason for them to be together. I hated all of their choices and was actively rooting against them. I am normally not a fan of friends to lovers because it characters seem disrespectful to their current partners and this had a lot of that.
With spoilers:
I will say, I was hooked throughout the entire story. I hated them, but I didn't want to put the book down.
Let's start with the format of this book. It is audio only, full cast, immersive (sounds effects & background noises) but the most unique feature is that it is COMPLETELY DIALOG. It's like watching a TV show without a picture. No narrator or scene description. I can see how someone would really enjoy this production, but the style is just not for me. I don't think hearing pans sizzle in a kitchen or footsteps as someone enters a room really adds anything in a contemporary romance.
No spoilers: I could not find it in myself to root for the main couple even a little bit. I enjoyed the flash back scenes and they were cute as teenagers, but as adults I saw no reason for them to be together. I hated all of their choices and was actively rooting against them. I am normally not a fan of friends to lovers because it characters seem disrespectful to their current partners and this had a lot of that.
With spoilers:
I will say, I was hooked throughout the entire story. I hated them, but I didn't want to put the book down.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This was like watching a movie! If you like immersive audiobooks, you may enjoy this performance! I found it to be engaging and fun.
I don't think this is my usual trope so maybe that is where the disconnect happened for me, but I wish there had been more character development. It really felt like watching a brief adaptation of a novel and I wondered what we were missing with the characters. They felt flat and when I finished listening, I didn't feel happy for them in their happy ending nor did I feel sad for those that had a less happy ending. 🤷
I only rated it 3 stars because there was obvious effort in the audiobook narration and sound effects, but the depth of the story was lacking. I also hate a story with cheating and didn't feel like it was realistic.
Thank you to MacMillan audio for an ALC to enjoy.
Spoiler alert:
If my fiance slept with their childhood best friend the day before our wedding, I would be incredibly hurt and angry. Not like, well I want you to be happy. Even if I myself was having second thoughts, I'd be feeling way more than acceptance. 😑
If my best friend slept with my significant other, I would be really upset. The reactions were very off. Like, I'm mad but you know what, you deserve to be happy and I didn't love her anyway. What about respect and trust? Maybe I am just not that kind of friend but I was like, wait what?
There are other ways to explore your feelings that don't involve deception and leaving people feeling used. Maybe some honesty or talking about your reservations about your wedding with your best friend or fiance? Anyway, this book was not for me and I was really disappointed in the plot, character development, and the love story. 1⭐ for the actual book.
I don't think this is my usual trope so maybe that is where the disconnect happened for me, but I wish there had been more character development. It really felt like watching a brief adaptation of a novel and I wondered what we were missing with the characters. They felt flat and when I finished listening, I didn't feel happy for them in their happy ending nor did I feel sad for those that had a less happy ending. 🤷
I only rated it 3 stars because there was obvious effort in the audiobook narration and sound effects, but the depth of the story was lacking. I also hate a story with cheating and didn't feel like it was realistic.
Thank you to MacMillan audio for an ALC to enjoy.
Spoiler alert:
If my fiance slept with their childhood best friend the day before our wedding, I would be incredibly hurt and angry. Not like, well I want you to be happy. Even if I myself was having second thoughts, I'd be feeling way more than acceptance. 😑
If my best friend slept with my significant other, I would be really upset. The reactions were very off. Like, I'm mad but you know what, you deserve to be happy and I didn't love her anyway. What about respect and trust? Maybe I am just not that kind of friend but I was like, wait what?
There are other ways to explore your feelings that don't involve deception and leaving people feeling used. Maybe some honesty or talking about your reservations about your wedding with your best friend or fiance? Anyway, this book was not for me and I was really disappointed in the plot, character development, and the love story. 1⭐ for the actual book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Book: Speak Now
Author: Ash Perez
Narrated by: Jena Malone, Arienne Mandi, Benjamin Norris, Inés del Castillo, Charles Linshaw. Ali Andre Ali, J.S. Arquin, Jason Culp, Kevin R. Free, Kelly Krauter, Jane Oppenheimer, Bahni Turpin, and
Genre: LGBTQIA+, Romance, and New Adult
Series: Standalone
Setting: CA
POV: Multiple Character POV
My Thoughts:
This book looks at a second chance romance between Alex, a world renowned chef, and Genevieve, an engaged women and Alex’s previous love. When Alex is forced (by her boss) to help with Genevieve’s wedding. What happens when Alex reconnects with Genevieve?
Perez does a fantastic job of bringing together a story using a full cast of narrators in a second chance romance. When you listen, you not only be fully immersed in the story but also feel as if you are listening to a full film.
I loved to listen to this audiobook because it is unlike any audiobook I’ve listened to. All of the narrators really help to immerse you in the story as well as the outside sounds such as silverware moving and or the sound of moving through a restaurant.
This story itself felt like a true second chance romance but sapphic, which I don’t usually gravitate toward but fell in love with this one. You really are able to see the rekindling of a relationship that started years prior. This story is also humorous at parts, which seeing the awkward moments between Ash & Genevieve as well as when Genevieve drinks during her bachelorette party.
A special thank you to Ash Perez, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Orginals, and Netgalley for an audioARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
Author: Ash Perez
Narrated by: Jena Malone, Arienne Mandi, Benjamin Norris, Inés del Castillo, Charles Linshaw. Ali Andre Ali, J.S. Arquin, Jason Culp, Kevin R. Free, Kelly Krauter, Jane Oppenheimer, Bahni Turpin, and
Genre: LGBTQIA+, Romance, and New Adult
Series: Standalone
Setting: CA
POV: Multiple Character POV
My Thoughts:
This book looks at a second chance romance between Alex, a world renowned chef, and Genevieve, an engaged women and Alex’s previous love. When Alex is forced (by her boss) to help with Genevieve’s wedding. What happens when Alex reconnects with Genevieve?
Perez does a fantastic job of bringing together a story using a full cast of narrators in a second chance romance. When you listen, you not only be fully immersed in the story but also feel as if you are listening to a full film.
I loved to listen to this audiobook because it is unlike any audiobook I’ve listened to. All of the narrators really help to immerse you in the story as well as the outside sounds such as silverware moving and or the sound of moving through a restaurant.
This story itself felt like a true second chance romance but sapphic, which I don’t usually gravitate toward but fell in love with this one. You really are able to see the rekindling of a relationship that started years prior. This story is also humorous at parts, which seeing the awkward moments between Ash & Genevieve as well as when Genevieve drinks during her bachelorette party.
A special thank you to Ash Perez, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Orginals, and Netgalley for an audioARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy
Thank you Simon and Schuster Audio for this ALC!
This book is performed by a FULL cast… and I mean FULL! (Jena Malone, AHH!)
It was such a great listening experience. The narrators were so great at bringing each character to life, even the side characters had so much personality and deep storylines! You could tell that each narrator put so much time and effort into the little details, which had such a huge impact on the story!
It’s a long list of narrators, but I think each of them should have their name recognized for this:
Jena Malone, Arienne Mandi, Benjamin Norris, Inés del Castillo, Charles Linshaw, Ali Andre Ali, J.S. Arquin, Jason Culp, Kevin R. Free, Kelly Krauter, Jane Oppenheimer, Bahni Turpin, and Jesse Villinsky.
I really enjoyed this story. I love a second chance romance, and even though this was a short read, the dual timeline gave enough history between the main characters for me to be invested in their relationship!
I was torn between rooting for Alex and Genevieve, and, wanting them to go their separate ways. Mostly because Gen just didn’t know what she wanted, and I wanted to scream at her sometimes, but I totally get it. I think I wanted more of her exploring her sexuality before she got into a relationship with Alex. It seems like she just jumped into a relationship with Derek because she was afraid to admit to herself that she liked women.
Speaking of Derek, he didn’t deserve that! UGH! I wish he would’ve gotten mad at Gen, maybe just a little bit. She didn’t have to stay engaged to him while she figured herself out. She knew that she wasn’t in love with him, and she knew she wasn’t happy, so she should’ve just broken up with him before it got to a weird point in their relationship.
I love Alex, and I want nothing but the best for her, always! At times, I feel like she out herself on the back burner, and did a lot of things that she didn’t want to do, just to please other people. That includes holding in her feelings about Gen… Honestly, Everything with Gen, she just shut her own feelings out. I’m glad this had a happy ending, though!
🧑🏼🍳Bi rep
🏳️🌈Second chance romance
🧑🏼🍳Queer Fiction
🏳️🌈Friends to enemies? to lovers
This book is performed by a FULL cast… and I mean FULL! (Jena Malone, AHH!)
It was such a great listening experience. The narrators were so great at bringing each character to life, even the side characters had so much personality and deep storylines! You could tell that each narrator put so much time and effort into the little details, which had such a huge impact on the story!
It’s a long list of narrators, but I think each of them should have their name recognized for this:
Jena Malone, Arienne Mandi, Benjamin Norris, Inés del Castillo, Charles Linshaw, Ali Andre Ali, J.S. Arquin, Jason Culp, Kevin R. Free, Kelly Krauter, Jane Oppenheimer, Bahni Turpin, and Jesse Villinsky.
I really enjoyed this story. I love a second chance romance, and even though this was a short read, the dual timeline gave enough history between the main characters for me to be invested in their relationship!
I was torn between rooting for Alex and Genevieve, and, wanting them to go their separate ways. Mostly because Gen just didn’t know what she wanted, and I wanted to scream at her sometimes, but I totally get it. I think I wanted more of her exploring her sexuality before she got into a relationship with Alex. It seems like she just jumped into a relationship with Derek because she was afraid to admit to herself that she liked women.
Speaking of Derek, he didn’t deserve that! UGH! I wish he would’ve gotten mad at Gen, maybe just a little bit. She didn’t have to stay engaged to him while she figured herself out. She knew that she wasn’t in love with him, and she knew she wasn’t happy, so she should’ve just broken up with him before it got to a weird point in their relationship.
I love Alex, and I want nothing but the best for her, always! At times, I feel like she out herself on the back burner, and did a lot of things that she didn’t want to do, just to please other people. That includes holding in her feelings about Gen… Honestly, Everything with Gen, she just shut her own feelings out. I’m glad this had a happy ending, though!
🧑🏼🍳Bi rep
🏳️🌈Second chance romance
🧑🏼🍳Queer Fiction
🏳️🌈Friends to enemies? to lovers
April 2, 2026
When I started, I was genuinely pulled in. There was enough tension and emotional history right from the beginning to make me want to see where it was going. I was especially impressed by the audiobook. The full cast narration was really well done, and that can be hard to pull off. I have listened to full cast productions before that felt chaotic or overwhelming, but this one worked. It added a lot to the story and easily made the audio experience a highlight for me.
That said, the story itself became more frustrating the further I got into it. Genevieve was the biggest issue for me. I just could not get past her choices, and she gave me the absolute ick. Ending an engagement with someone you have been with for over ten years because you suddenly reconnect with someone from high school was hard for me to buy into emotionally. From Alex’s perspective, it made much more sense. The story does a strong job of showing that she never fully moved on from that part of her life, and I appreciated that layer. But Genevieve’s actions left me so annoyed that it really affected how I felt about the book as a whole.
Even with that frustration, I can still say this book had strong points. The premise hooked me, the narration was excellent, and there were parts of the emotional setup that really worked. I just had a hard time getting past my dislike for Genevieve, and that ended up shaping my overall reading experience more than I wanted it to.
That said, the story itself became more frustrating the further I got into it. Genevieve was the biggest issue for me. I just could not get past her choices, and she gave me the absolute ick. Ending an engagement with someone you have been with for over ten years because you suddenly reconnect with someone from high school was hard for me to buy into emotionally. From Alex’s perspective, it made much more sense. The story does a strong job of showing that she never fully moved on from that part of her life, and I appreciated that layer. But Genevieve’s actions left me so annoyed that it really affected how I felt about the book as a whole.
Even with that frustration, I can still say this book had strong points. The premise hooked me, the narration was excellent, and there were parts of the emotional setup that really worked. I just had a hard time getting past my dislike for Genevieve, and that ended up shaping my overall reading experience more than I wanted it to.
Review of advance copy
Thank you to @simon.audio and @LibroFM for the gifted audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.
Speak Now beautifully captures the two FMC's journey from their meeting in high school to their reconnection as adults. In the story's present day, they explore how their perceptions of themselves and each other as teens differed and their current perspectives on their current situations. Old feelings resurface and the question is asked of each, "Do you have the courage to be honest?"
This graphic audiobook was so much fun! Fast-paced and relatable, Speak Now examines friendships, family, and more. I am excited to read and listen to more by Ash Perez. This debut work is, as far as I can tell, available only as an audiobook and is just under 5 hours long - perfect for a quick listen or palette cleanser.
This was my first foray into graphic audiobooks and I was a little unsure how I felt about the sound effects and embellishments at first. I ended up finding them really enjoyable by the end of the story. I would definitely choose this type of audiobook again. The whole cast was phenomenal and I felt like I was hanging out with a group of friends while listening.
Listen if you enjoy stories with:
Friends to lovers
Second chance romance
Self discovery
Found family
Queer rom-com
Speak Now beautifully captures the two FMC's journey from their meeting in high school to their reconnection as adults. In the story's present day, they explore how their perceptions of themselves and each other as teens differed and their current perspectives on their current situations. Old feelings resurface and the question is asked of each, "Do you have the courage to be honest?"
This graphic audiobook was so much fun! Fast-paced and relatable, Speak Now examines friendships, family, and more. I am excited to read and listen to more by Ash Perez. This debut work is, as far as I can tell, available only as an audiobook and is just under 5 hours long - perfect for a quick listen or palette cleanser.
This was my first foray into graphic audiobooks and I was a little unsure how I felt about the sound effects and embellishments at first. I ended up finding them really enjoyable by the end of the story. I would definitely choose this type of audiobook again. The whole cast was phenomenal and I felt like I was hanging out with a group of friends while listening.
Listen if you enjoy stories with:
Friends to lovers
Second chance romance
Self discovery
Found family
Queer rom-com
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