The Me I Used to Be

I approached this audiobook expecting a lighthearted romp through nostalgia, but Higgins served up something far more nuanced. The narration—performed with a brisk, conversational tone by an unnamed voice talent—captures the book’s wit and emotional depth beautifully, particularly in the moments of raw vulnerability. The four protagonists are a delight to follow: each flawed, funny, and deeply human in ways that make their mistakes feel like yours. That said, the pacing occasionally stumbles when Higgins leans too hard into flashbacks, making the reunion’s present-day timeline feel disjointed. A tighter edit could’ve smoothed those transitions, but the payoff is worth it. The audiobook’s real triumph is its refusal to sugarcoat adulthood; these characters are messy, regretful, and hopeful, all at once. If Higgins’ goal was to make listeners squirm in recognition, she absolutely nailed it.