It's all love (French Edition)

Alysson Paradis’ narration is the secret weapon of this audiobook. She doesn’t just read Jenna Ortega’s words—she *inhales* them. The way her voice lifts during moments of pride and drops into a rasp at times of vulnerability makes Ortega’s struggles feel tactile, like you’re standing in her bedroom at 3 AM after a bad audition. There’s a grittiness to her delivery that contrasts richly with the polished, saccharine tones often used in celebrity memoirs. That said, the brevity of the book occasionally works against it; some themes (like her family’s sacrifices) deserve deeper exploration, leaving me wanting more texture. Ortega’s humor shines through too—her descriptions of the absurdities of child acting, like being 13 and cringing at her own Disney Channel-era clips, land with a knowing laugh. The production is clean, but the real magic is in Paradis’ ability to pace Ortega’s emotional arcs, making even the quieter moments feel electric. My only beef? The French translation sometimes flattens Ortega’s colloquialisms, losing a bit of her personality’s edge. Still, this is a standout listen—not just for fans of Ortega, but anyone who’s ever felt torn between who they’re told to be and who they actually are. The audiobook’s strength lies in its refusal to sugarcoat, making it both a catharsis and a battle cry.