Delirium

I’ll admit, I went into *Delirium* skeptical of the reverse harem trope, but May flips the script by making the relationships feel like strategic necessities rather than fantasy wish fulfillment. The protagonist’s voice—narrated with razor-edged vulnerability by Kasi Hollowell—sells the stakes: she’s not just choosing between lovers, she’s calculating survival. Hollowell’s delivery during the more unhinged moments (that scene in the wine cellar? *Chills.*) makes the audiobook feel like a psychological thriller disguised as romance. Anthony Palmini’s narration for the male leads is equally compelling, though I’ll critique that his cadence for one character occasionally blurs into another, losing some distinctness in group scenes. The pacing is where this audiobook *shines*—May balances slow-burn dread with explosive confrontations, and the editors smartly use audio cues (a distant door creak, a sudden breath) to heighten tension. My only real gripe? The middle act drags slightly with repetitive internal monologues about trust, but the payoff—a revelation involving the Paragons’ true origins—is worth the wait. The gothic horror elements (think crumbling mansions, blood rituals, and a cult that wears suits instead of robes) are so vivid, I found myself pausing to double-check my locks. If you love your romance with a side of existential terror and narrators who *commit* to the madness, this is your next obsession.