So Not My Thing by Melanie Jacobson

So Not My Thing

Fame, fiascos, and frisky second chances

Narrated byJorjeana Marie
Length8h28m
Release dateApril 26, 2022
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (6 ratings)

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AuthorMelanie Jacobson
NarratorJorjeana Marie
Runtime8h28m
PublishedApril 26, 2022
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Elle Jones was once the internet’s most infamous meme—not for talent, but for a TV meltdown that turned her into a viral punchline at sixteen. A decade later, she’s clawed her way back to semi-respectability as a Boston tour guide, carefully curating a life where no one recognizes her and every mistake stays buried. But when her boss tasks her with showcasing the city’s most eligible bachelor—charming, insufferable tech mogul Beckett Mercer—for a high-profile podcast, Elle’s carefully constructed shield cracks wide open. Beckett, who’s used to getting what he wants, doesn’t just recognize her; he’s intrigued by the way her cheeks flush when she’s flustered, the way her wit snaps like a live wire when she’s defending her dignity. Their chemistry is electric, but Elle’s spent years building walls, and Beckett’s never met a wall he couldn’t scale. Jacobson delivers a rom-com with teeth, blending laugh-out-loud banter with moments of surprising emotional heft. The New Orleans setting pulses in the background like a second character, rich with jazz, humidity, and the kind of heat that makes you want to fan yourself—even through headphones. Jorjeana Marie’s narration is the cherry on top: her timing is impeccable, landing jokes and tender exchanges with equal precision, and she nails the full spectrum of Elle’s emotions, from mortification to molten attraction, without ever veering into caricature.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I went into *So Not My Thing* expecting a light, forgettable rom-com, and I came out thoroughly charmed—though not entirely without reservations. Jorjeana Marie’s narration is a revelation; she doesn’t just read the dialogue, she *performs* it. Her Beckett is smug with a lilt of mischief, while her Elle is all fire and fluster, her exasperation crackling through every syllable. The audiobook’s pacing is snappy, the jokes landing with the kind of timing that makes you pause to laugh or groan, and the production quality is crisp, with no distracting background noise to pull you out of the story. That said, I wish Jacobson had dug deeper into Beckett’s backstory—his tech-bro persona feels a bit one-note, and a glimpse of vulnerability would’ve made him more than just a charming obstacle. Elle’s arc is stronger; her journey from self-conscious pariah to someone who learns to own her past (and her flaws) is both satisfying and relatable. The New Orleans setting is a standout, too, with Marie’s subtle Southern inflections and the ambient sounds of the city (a distant saxophone here, the clatter of a streetcar there) immersing you completely. If you’re craving a rom-com that’s equal parts funny, flirty, and unexpectedly heartfelt, this one’s a winner—but be prepared to fall a little harder for Elle than the story fully earns.

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