Audiobook Review – Me (Moth) by Amber McBride, Narrated by Amber McBride (4/5 stars)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Magical Realism
Length: 3 hours and 25 minutes
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Release Date: November 02, 2021
ASIN: B09HY3YWSF
Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone
Source: Borrowed Audiobook from Library
Rating: 4/5 stars
“Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels alone and uprooted.
Until she meets Sani, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from, maybe he’ll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded, then perhaps she, too, will discover the history she carries in her bones.
Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors. The way each moves forward is surprising, powerful, and unforgettable.
Here is an exquisite and uplifting novel about identity, first love, and the ways that our memories and our roots steer us through the universe.”
Series Info/Source: This is a stand alone book. I borrowed this on audiobook from the library.
Thoughts: This is a beautiful magical realism type of book that is written in prose. It was a stunning listen and I really enjoyed it. It has a lot of impact for the shorter length. It’s about a girl named Moth, who is the only survivor of a car crash that kills her whole family. She is trying to navigate high school after this tragedy and this is when she meets Sani. Sani is a beautiful boy with a troubled home life and a beautiful voice. Over the summer, the two end up on a road trip that will hopefully heal their broken souls and help them grow.
This story deals with a ton of heavy topics; survivor’s guilt, grief, depression and the injustices done to the American Indian population. It is written in amazingly beautiful prose and the imagery is fantastic. The choice of words and phrasing do a perfect job of conveying the emotion in this story. There are some excellent twists in the story as well that will keep you wondering and guessing.
My Summary (4/5): Overall I picked this up on a whim and ended up really enjoying it. This brief novella in prose captures a lot of heavy topics and emotion and does an amazing job telling a beautiful story of magic and growth. I would definitely recommend picking it up if you are in the mood for something poetic, a bit painful, and truly beautiful.
