Starfish

About This Audiobook

Fresh out of college, Marin Collins lands her dream internship at a high-powered PR firm—only to realize her coworkers are a chaotic cocktail of ambition, gossip, and questionable fashion choices. Think *The Devil Wears Prada* meets *Bridgerton* with a modern, millennial twist. Marin’s journey from wide-eyed intern to self-assured professional is messy, hilarious, and oddly relatable, especially if your first job involved a questionable printer incident or an office romance that started with a shared coffee pot. Becker’s writing crackles with witty banter and sharp observations about workplace dynamics, making this a rom-com that actually feels rooted in reality.

What sets *Starfish* apart isn’t just the sparky romance or the relatable career chaos—it’s the audiobook’s razor-sharp narration. Erin Mallon and Sebastian York bounce dialogue between characters with such effortless chemistry, you’ll swear they’re improvising. Mallon’s Marin is all quick-witted vulnerability, while York’s portrayal of Marin’s love interest (a walking red flag with a smile) is equal parts infuriating and impossible to look away from. The production is crisp, with just enough background energy to feel like eavesdropping on a group chat—minus the cringe."

"review": "I went into *Starfish* expecting a frothy rom-com, and while it delivers plenty of laughs and swoony moments, what surprised me was how Becker weaves in Marin’s inner monologue about her career. The self-doubt and micro-aggressions she faces feel raw, not just a punchline, which made her growth feel earned rather than rushed. Erin Mallon’s narration is a standout—she nails Marin’s mix of sarcasm and self-deprecation, especially in the silent panic moments that follow a boss’s passive-aggressive Slack message. Sebastian York’s performance is the cherry on top; his cadence when delivering Marin’s love interest’s lines is so smarmy, you’ll want to scream at the audiobook while secretly shipping them.

If I had one critique, it’s that the secondary characters occasionally blur together. The office villain, the supportive best friend, the enigmatic mentor—each gets a defined role, but their voices (and quirks) sometimes fade into the background noise. Also, the ending wraps up a little too neatly for my taste, though I admit it’s hard to fault a romance that leaves you grinning. The runtime flies by thanks to the snappy pacing and the narration duo’s chemistry, making this the perfect listen for a commute or a lazy Sunday. Just don’t blame me if you start mentally rewriting the office gossip in your head afterward."

"tags": ["romantic comedy audiobook