Stanton Adore

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the premise—*another* high school sweetheart reunion? But *Stanton Adore* won me over by refusing to play nice. The audiobook’s strength lies in its narration: Sofia Lette nails Adore’s mix of vulnerability and razor-sharp comebacks, making her feel like the kind of heroine who’d actually roast you in a group chat. Sean Masters, meanwhile, gives Stanton a gravelly, controlled performance that sells his transformation from golden boy to emotionally closed-off CEO. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it’s the *tension* that hooks you—this isn’t a cozy reunion; it’s a verbal sparring match with years of baggage. The story’s structure is clever, toggling between past (sweet, awkward teen love) and present (jagged, adult resentment) without ever feeling disjointed. Swan’s humor keeps it from veering into melodrama—Adore’s snarky asides about Stanton’s ego or her own dating disasters had me laughing out loud. That said, the middle act drags slightly with repetitive misunderstandings, and Stanton’s alpha-male moments occasionally toe the line of eye-roll territory. But the payoff? Worth it. The final act delivers a satisfying blend of groveling, steam, and emotional catharsis. If you love enemies-to-lovers with a side of nostalgia and narrators who *get* the assignment, this is a standout. Just don’t expect fluff—this romance has bite.