RWBY: Roman Holiday

I’ll admit, I side-eyed another *RWBY* tie-in at first—until *Roman Holiday* proved it was playing a different game. This isn’t just ‘more Remnant’; it’s a love letter to con artists, packed with the kind of sharp, rapid-fire dialogue that makes Roman Torchwick so damn fun. Myers leans hard into the character’s roguish charm, but the real surprise is how *human* Roman feels here. His schemes aren’t just flashy; they’re desperate, and that tension gives the story weight. The audiobook’s strongest moments? When Vilinsky’s narration drops the smirk and lets Roman’s vulnerability slip through—like in the scene where he’s cornered in a Mistral alley, and for once, the bravado cracks. Vilinsky’s performance is the glue holding this together. He nails Roman’s signature drawl without veering into caricature, and his supporting cast voices (especially Neo’s eerie silence) add depth. My only gripe? The middle act drags slightly during a heist setup that over-explains its own cleverness—trust the audience, folks. And while the ending ties neatly into the show’s lore, it *just* avoids feeling like a commercial for *RWBY*’s main plot. Still, for fans craving more of Remnant’s underbelly—or anyone who loves a villain with style—this is a steal. Just don’t blame me if you start rooting for the bad guy.