AudioBook Review:

Engaging and adorable insets of animal quirks add to the emotional impact of this story as it highlights the human’s own insecurities while encouraging their growth.  A well-crafted short story that incorporates humor, insecurities and true emotions to the characters, and presents a story that is as complete as a full-length novel.

Stephanie is a single 40-something woman who existed with her safe and well-defined yet emotionless life: until she is laid off from her job and her best friend convinces her to adopt a dog that is the size of a small pony.  Stephanie is removed from her emotions, despite a long-standing relationship, her only, with a therapist.  When the dog, William the Conqueror, knocks her maintenance man silly, Stephanie feels that the safer option was to have Gabe stay in her apartment while he recovers.

Gabe and Stephanie knew one another from high school: both were interested but neither were brave enough to make the move.  Through it all, the dog, a cross between a pony and wolfhound, is more than able to give her thoughts of emotional growth and potential changes.

Sweet and emotionally available, the narration by Sara Morsey is perfectly suited to the characters and story.  She ‘feels” like Stephanie, with a gradual change in emotive emphasis as the characters start to gain their own growth.  This sweet and enjoyable story is a perfect diversion that will leave a smile on your face.

Stars:  Overall  4  Narration 4  Story  4