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Audiobook Review: The Sweetest Getaway by Sasha Preston

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Release date: April 7, 2026

Genre:

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Synopsis:

They’ll need the sweetest getaway ever to escape this mess as the cops are closing in…

Jennifer used to be a wholesome daydreamer who’d never broken a law in her life.

Then her bold roommate, Nari, ropes her into a money-making scheme that isn’t exactly…legal. To Jennifer’s shock, stealing from bad guys is actually fun.

But their joyride comes crashing down when someone tips off the cops. Now Jennifer and Nari must team up with a crew of seasoned criminals for one daring heist that could set them up for life…or land them behind bars.

Add in a charming stranger who tempts Jennifer’s heart, and suddenly her double life is more complicated than ever. Can she find a happily-ever-after that doesn’t include an orange jumpsuit?

Fans of heist rom-coms, found family crews, and laugh-out-loud women’s fiction will love The Sweetest Getaway.

The Sweetest Getaway is a no spice, cozy heist novel with laughs and the smartest heroines since Ocean’s 8. Get it today for a criminally good time.

The Sweetest Getaway follows A Sweet Scheme but can be read first. Each story stands on its own with a full, satisfying ending.

Review:

The Sweetest Getaway by Sasha Preston is the kind of audiobook that feels like pure serotonin, it’s bright, playful, and effortlessly entertaining. From the very first chapter, you’re swept into Jennifer’s unexpectedly chaotic world, where her rule following tendencies are quickly upended by a not so legal scheme and a fast paced spiral into heist territory. The story leans fully into its rom com crime vibes, blending found family dynamics, high stakes antics, and just the right amount of chaos. It’s warm, witty, and delightfully a little silly in the best way, making it incredibly easy to sink into and just have fun with.

Narrated by Bahni Turpin, the audio experience absolutely shines. She’s a legend for a reason and her performance adds so much personality and charm to every character, elevating the humor and heart of the story effortlessly. Her delivery captures the light, adventurous tone perfectly, making each twist, close call, and comedic moment land exactly as it should. She brings a cinematic quality to the listening experience that makes the heist elements feel vivid and engaging without ever losing that cozy, feel good energy.

At its core, this is a story about stepping outside your comfort zone and finding connection in the most unexpected places. Between the lovable crew dynamics, the dash of romance, and the action packed plot, it delivers a feel good escape that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you’re in the mood for something adventurous, charming, and easy to devour, The Sweetest Getaway is a seriously fun ride from start to finish.

Overall rating: 4/5

Thanks to the author for my review copy.

Audiobook Review: The Fall of Iris Henley

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Release date: February 24, 2026

Publisher: Wednesday Books/Macmillan Audio

Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller

Synopsis:

For fans of Megan Lally and Kara Thomas, a twisty thriller about a Texas teen accused of murder who’s desperate to clear her name. 

All it takes to ruin someone’s life is the stroke of a key. Just ask Iris Henley. Her life is destroyed when someone posts an anonymous message on her high school’s subreddit thread: “Iris Henley is a killer. I’ve been too scared to come forward until now, but I saw her murder Rocky and Lynette last summer.”

Just like that, Iris loses everything. Her reputation. Her friends. Her hope of getting into college on scholarship. Even, possibly, her freedom, once the police start to investigate. After all, she’s the perfect suspect: Rocky was her boyfriend, and Lynette was her ex-best friend—and the girl he was cheating on her with. But Iris didn’t do it, and now it’s up to her to clear her name by finding out who did—before it’s too late.

Propulsive, sharp, and absolutely twisty from the New York Times bestselling author who brought readers the Veronica Mars duology, Jennifer Graham’s YA thriller is unputdownable.

Review:

I’ll admit I don’t always gravitate toward YA thrillers (too often they feel predictable or watered down) but The Fall of Iris Henley genuinely surprised me. This twisty, digital age thriller drops us straight into the nightmare scenario of a Texas teen whose life implodes after an anonymous post accuses her of murder. The premise alone feels chillingly plausible: one post, one rumor, and suddenly everything—friendships, college dreams, freedom—is on the line. The pacing is sharp and propulsive, making it incredibly bingeable, especially in audio format.

Narrator  Eva Kaminsky perfectly captures Iris’s youth without overplaying it. She leans into the emotional volatility of being a teenager, the panic, the desperation, the indignation, in a way that feels authentic rather than melodramatic. Her performance adds weight to the cyberbullying element, amplifying how isolating and terrifying it would be to have your entire community turn on you overnight.

As a parent of two teens myself, this one hit differently. I’m endlessly grateful social media wasn’t what it is now when I was in high school, because the behavior in this book is brutal and all too believable. While some twists are easier to anticipate than others, the story as a whole is solid, timely, and unsettling in a way that lingers. A strong YA thriller that understands the stakes of growing up online.

Overall rating: 4/5

Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.