Insatiable

I’ll admit, I side-eyed *Insatiable* at first. Another ‘writer finds love while researching sex’ plot? But within 10 minutes, Kale Williams’ narration had me hooked—not just because his voice is like buttery gravel (though, *whew*), but because he *gets* the humor. The protagonist’s snarky asides about his own cliché life choices land perfectly, and Williams’ timing turns what could’ve been eye-rollworthy into something fresh. The real standout, though, is how Everly balances satire with sincerity. The love interest isn’t some manic pixie dream boy; he’s a grounded, flawed guy whose chemistry with the protagonist feels earned, not forced. That said, the middle act drags *slightly*—a subplot about a rival writer feels undercooked, and I wished for more Vermont-specific charm beyond the obligatory maple syrup jokes. The production is polished, with no distracting edits or volume inconsistencies, though I’d have loved a touch more variation in secondary characters’ voices (the bartender and the bookstore owner sounded suspiciously similar). Still, the audiobook’s strength lies in its confidence. It’s rare to find a romance that mocks its own tropes while still making you believe in the love story, but *Insatiable* pulls it off. If you’re a fan of narrators who sound like they’re telling you a dirty secret over whiskey (Williams *excels* at this vibe) or stories that feel like a cross between a rom-com and a late-night confession, this is your next listen. Just maybe don’t play it on speakerphone at the gym.