Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit

Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit

2021 • 576 pages

Ratings2

Average rating4.5

15

This was a lovely historical fiction YA that centers on a young woman coming of age in Detroit in the '30s with immigrant parents who met during WWI. She discovers the letters they wrote to each other during that time, and their three narratives spin the story of a family who learns to grieve and grow together.

The audiobook was wonderful to listen to with a full cast narration. I thought the characters and their accents really helped create an immersive atmosphere and since the story was in verse it's a great way to hear the rhythm of the words and how it lends itself to a well paced and impactful storytelling experience.

***Thank you to Andrews McMeel Audio and Netgalley for providing a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.

April 3, 2022Report this review