What I Really Think of You

I’ll admit, I side-eyed this one at first—‘teen romance meets evangelical drama’ sounded like a setup for afterschool-special schmaltz. But *What I Really Think of You* is anything but. Kerr’s writing is so razor-edged it could cut through a church steeple, and the audiobook’s dual narration turns what could’ve been a gimmick into a masterclass in contrast. Zach Villa *owns* the role of Stony, the preacher’s son whose charm is a weapon; his delivery swings from silky persuasion to raw vulnerability in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, Amy Landon’s Franny sounds like she’s two seconds from lighting a cigarette in the confession booth—her world-weary cynicism is the perfect foil. Together, they make the chemistry between these two feel less like insta-love and more like a slow-burn fuse. That said, the pacing isn’t perfect. The middle act drags slightly as the plot pivots from satirical family drama to a more conventional road-trip structure, and Kerr’s habit of resolving emotional beats with quippy one-liners occasionally undercuts the weight of heavier moments (a late-game family confrontation, in particular, could’ve used more breathing room). The production is otherwise flawless—no jarring volume shifts, no awkward pauses—though I’d kill for a director’s cut with just a *hint* more atmospheric sound design during the revival-tent scenes. Still, the final act sticks the landing so hard it’s worth the minor stumbles. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a sermon or crushed on someone you *shouldn’t*, this audiobook will feel like eavesdropping on your own rebellious thoughts—just with better comebacks.