A Fashionable Fiasco

About This Audiobook

Robyn Peterman’s *A Fashionable Fiasco* is a glittering disaster wrapped in a silk scarf—think *The Vampire Diaries* meets *Bridget Jones’s Diary* with a side of existential dread. The story follows Darcy, a floundering immortal whose cooking skills are as underwhelming as her ability to blend in with Manhattan’s elite. When she crashes a high-society luncheon (while attempting to curry favor with the *Fearsome Five*), chaos ensues—literally. Peterman’s wit is razor-sharp, packed with one-liners that land harder than a stake to the heart, and her world-building thrives on the absurd. The supernatural isn’t just backdrop here; it’s a punchline, a hazard, and sometimes, a very awkward icebreaker. If you crave romance that’s equal parts steamy and slapstick, with a heroine who’s equal parts relatable and ridiculous, this is your audiobook.

The audiobook’s strength lies in Romy Nordlinger’s narration, which feels like eavesdropping on a friend’s chaotic group chat. Nordlinger’s delivery is brisk, playful, and packed with distinct character voices that avoid the monotony of so many paranormal romances. Darcy’s exasperation? Sold. The snooty immortal socialites? Deliciously hammy. The pacing is relentless, mirroring Darcy’s frantic attempts to outrun her own disasters—both culinary and romantic. Peterman’s blend of humor and heartache keeps the story from veering into farce, while Nordlinger’s performance ensures every groan, eye-roll, and snarky aside lands with precision."

"review": "I started listening to *A Fashionable Fiasco* fully expecting another run-of-the-mill paranormal rom-com, but Peterman’s razor-sharp wit and Darcy’s gloriously flawed character pulled me into a world that’s equal parts absurd and endearing. Nordlinger’s narration is a standout—her Darcy is a masterclass in exhausted, sarcastic charm, and the side characters crackle with life. The audiobook’s 7-hour runtime flies by because the pacing is tight, the jokes are relentless, and the stakes (while often ridiculous) feel oddly personal thanks to Darcy’s very human struggles with insecurity and ambition.

That said, the romance subplot stumbles a bit in the middle act. The love interest’s motivations feel underdeveloped, and the chemistry with Darcy never quite reaches the volcanic levels the story promises. The production is slick, but some sound effects (like overly dramatic gasps) veer into cheesy territory. Still, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise delightful listen. If you’re in the mood for a supernatural romp that doesn’t take itself too seriously—with a heroine who’s more ‘train wreck’ than ‘temptress’—this audiobook delivers. Just don’t blame me if you start side-eyeing your own cooking skills afterward."

"tags": ["paranormal romance comedy