Getting Down

Muffy Newtown nails this narration like a holiday cocktail—smooth, strong, and leaving you wanting seconds. She captures Ruby’s dry wit and growing fluster with perfect timing, especially during the family dinner scenes where every sarcastic retort lands like a punchline. The bonus scene is where her performance really shines, selling a level of playfulness that makes the extra steam feel earned, not tacked on. The pacing is brisk but never rushed, which is crucial for a story this fiery—Hunting’s dialogue crackles so much you’ll want to rewind to catch every line. My only quibble? The setup for Ruby and the love interest’s meet-cute feels a little *too* convenient, like the universe conspired a little too neatly. And the ending, while satisfying, wraps up just a touch too tidily for my taste—I’d have loved a few more messy, unresolved beats to sit with. Still, for a listen that’s over in the blink of an eye but lingers like a post-party glow, this is a winner. Newtown’s energy makes it feel like you’re eavesdropping on a private conversation between two people who can’t keep their hands to themselves.