Daddy's Home

I’ll admit, I side-eyed *Daddy’s Home* at first. Another ‘baller with problems’ story? But Daisy Savage flips the script by making Jodi’s downfall feel *earned*—not just through bad luck, but through his own delusional choices. The way she writes his internal monologue is masterful: one minute you’re nodding at his hustle, the next you’re cringing at how transparently he’s lying to himself. The women in his life aren’t just plot devices, either; they’re mirrors holding up his hypocrisy, and Savage gives them enough bite to leave a mark. Jaxon Steele’s performance is a standout—he nails Jodi’s cocky cadence, but where he *really* shines is in the quieter moments, like when Jodi’s voice cracks during a phone call with his estranged daughter. The production is clean, though I’ll dock half a point for a few awkward pauses in dialogue-heavy scenes where the editing feels slightly rushed. My only real critique? The ending wraps up a tad neatly for a story that otherwise thrives on moral ambiguity. Still, at under five hours, this is a tight, addictive listen—like eavesdropping on a train wreck you can’t look away from. If you enjoy audiobooks that balance swagger with self-awareness (or the lack thereof), this one delivers.