The Christmas Orphans Club - Becca Freeman

Written by Becca Freeman
Read by André Santana, Brittany Pressley
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Publisher: Books on Tape
Release date: September 26, 2023
Duration: 09:26:40

Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go—Hannah’s parents died, and Finn’s disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they’ve always craved.

But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she’s built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he’s about to leave behind—namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo. Does growing up mean growing apart? This Christmas the changes these friends fear may be exactly what they need. . . .

“Andre Santana and Brittany Pressley deliver a steady performance that highlights two men and two women who navigate a friendship over 10 years. When Hannah and Finn meet while alone at college over Christmas break, the two form a strong friendship and develop Christmas traditions that continue while they live in New York City. Over the decade of the story, two more friends join their group. Then Finn accepts a job offer in L.A. The narrators replicate the highs and lows of characters in their 20s. The story is not told in chronological order; instead it jumps around, frequently returning to the present. This back-and-forth allows the listener to hear the characters’ growth in the narration.”—AudioFile