Love Rehab

About This Audiobook

*Love Rehab* isn’t just another rom-com—it’s a scalpel-sharp dissection of modern dating obsession, wrapped in the glittery packaging of a Manhattan love story. Jo Piazza’s debut novel follows Sophie, a serial monogamist who checks into a rehab clinic for love addicts after her latest breakup leaves her spiraling. What unfolds is less a traditional romance and more a darkly funny interrogation of why some of us treat love like a drug, complete with withdrawal symptoms and relapses. The audiobook, narrated by Dina Pearlman, crackles with the energy of a late-night confessional—her delivery balances Sophie’s self-aware wit with the raw vulnerability of someone who’s finally forced to confront her own patterns.

What sets this apart from the crowded women’s fiction shelf is its refusal to romanticize dysfunction. The supporting cast—fellow “patients” at the rehab—are more than quirky sidekicks; they’re mirrors reflecting different flavors of emotional dependency, from the wedding-obsessed to the perpetually ghosted. Pearlman’s narration excels in distinguishing these voices, particularly in group therapy scenes where the audiobook’s format shines. The 5-hour-53-minute runtime feels tight, with no meandering subplots, making it a bingeable listen for anyone who’s ever sworn off dating… only to download the apps again by weekend."

"review": "I’ll admit: I rolled my eyes at the premise of *Love Rehab* at first. Another book about a woman addicted to love? But within 20 minutes, Dina Pearlman’s narration had me hooked—not just on the story, but on *how* it was being told. Her Sophie is equal parts exhausting and endearing, a woman whose dramatic flair (“I’m not *addicted*, I’m just… *passionate*”) masks genuine pain. Pearlman’s timing is impeccable, especially in the rapid-fire therapy sessions where Sophie’s defenses crumble. The real standout, though, is how the audiobook handles tone. One minute, you’re laughing at Sophie’s delusional fantasies about her ex (the way Pearlman delivers *“He’s not *that* into you”* is *chef’s kiss*), the next, you’re wincing at the quiet moments when she realizes she’s repeated the same mistakes for a decade.

My two critiques? The romantic subplot with a fellow rehab patient feels a tad rushed—like the book couldn’t quite commit to its own satire—and some of the secondary characters’ arcs get shortchanged in the final act. That said, the production is flawless: no distracting edits, and the pacing clips along without sacrificing depth. What I didn’t expect was how *relatable* Sophie’s spiral would feel, even (especially?) in its most cringe-worthy moments. If you’ve ever scrolled through an ex’s Instagram at 2 a.m. or convinced yourself *“this time is different,”* this audiobook will feel like eavesdropping on your own thoughts—just with better jokes. Pearlman’s performance elevates it from clever to *essential* for fans of messy, self-aware heroines.