Eric Stone
This is a review for the upcoming audiobook release of Shy Girl.
Holy moly - this one was wild. It’s a very quick read, but the impact is massive.
Two minutes in, I realized the descriptions of texture were next level. This was narrator Ebony Jonelle’s first solo credit, and she does a fantastic job capturing the main character’s innocence, desperation, and constant overanalysis. The tension is palpable before Gia even arrives at Nathan’s house, and from there the story really takes off. I noticed Nathan’s Southern accent tends to slip in and out, but the transition to the Patricia character was fantastic.
The book explores powerful themes in a new - albeit delightfully disturbing - way. I loved this quote on mental health: "I used to think about killing myself as if it was something I might get around to eventually... It was quieter than that. More practical." It captures that internal closed system of depression perfectly.
I’m honestly speechless at the end of this. It did NOT end how I expected - it was so much better. The body horror elements and the manifestation of Gia’s desperation were incredible. As the author notes in the closing, this is about women refusing to remain victims and reclaiming their own narratives. Truly great stuff, well worth a listen!
This is a review for the upcoming audiobook release of Shy Girl.
Holy moly - this one was wild. It’s a very quick read, but the impact is massive.
Two minutes in, I realized the descriptions of texture were next level. This was narrator Ebony Jonelle’s first solo credit, and she does a fantastic job capturing the main character’s innocence, desperation, and constant overanalysis. The tension is palpable before Gia even arrives at Nathan’s house, and from there the story really takes off. I noticed Nathan’s Southern accent tends to slip in and out, but the transition to the Patricia character was fantastic.
The book explores powerful themes in a new - albeit delightfully disturbing - way. I loved this quote on mental health: "I used to think about killing myself as if it was something I might get around to eventually... It was quieter than that. More practical." It captures that internal closed system of depression perfectly.
I’m honestly speechless at the end of this. It did NOT end how I expected - it was so much better. The body horror elements and the manifestation of Gia’s desperation were incredible. As the author notes in the closing, this is about women refusing to remain victims and reclaiming their own narratives. Truly great stuff, well worth a listen!