09/10/2024
SHE'S HERE, SHE'S HERE! Wishing the incomparable Kiersten White the release day of her dreams for her dark, lush, unforgettable masterpiece LUCY UNDYING.
First of all, when Kiersten revealed this cover earlier this year, I think my gasp could be heard around the world. I mean...look at her! And then when the incredible Kelly Gildea reached out with an offer to narrate Iris's POV, I think my soul nearly left my body. I have been a longtime fan of of Kiersten's searingly brilliant storytelling, so having the opportunity to join this stellar cast of narrators was truly a full-circle moment for me.
I realize I am biased, but I say this with my whole chest - this is Kiersten's best yet! It has everything we want and more - searing wit, immaculate Gothic vibes, multiple POVs that span centuries, a profound exploration of female relationships, sinister MLMs, sharp-tongued heroines, feminine rage, VAMPIRES...the list is endless. Kiersten subverts, transmutes, and completely redefines "Dracula retelling" and creates a story so compelling, so wholly unique, so undeniably vital, while giving voice to one of literature's most overlooked fallen females and it is DECADENT.
What a tremendous honor to share Lucy with the otherworldly talents of Billie Fulford-Brown, Nicky Endres, Linda Jones, and Elizabeth Knowelden! Endless gratitude to Kiersten and Kelly for their most cherished trust, our world class director Ruth Lichtman for her impeccable and deeply intuitive guidance, and the teams at Penguin Random House Audio and Tim Bader Audio for making the audio sound sublime.
Lucy has arrived and she has a hell of a lot to say.