![]() ![]() ![]() But the audio production distracts from the story, as all the talent and skill Farsad shows in voicing characters gets lost when listeners are pulled out of the audio experience by loud breathing and mouth noises. Leila’s older sister and her frenemies get nuanced cattiness, and she voices young men with a slightly nasal tone. She gives Leila a delightful crinkly voice, perfect for the wry humor and self-deprecation of the character. She trills as Leila’s mother and lowers her voice believably for her father. ![]() But when Saskia, a gorgeous new student shows some interest in Leila, the latter grapples with her fears and feelings. She knows this will make her stand out even more at her mostly WASP-y school, and she cannot begin to imagine how her parents will react. Farizan is just the voice YA needs right now. She’s flying below the radar for safety’s sake: Leila is just figuring out that she likes girls. SPECIAL FREE PREVIEW Both personal and universal, this is a compelling story about high school, family and owning up to who you really are. While her older sister is pre-med at Harvard, Leila is just getting by at her private high school. 3.82 avg rating 10,725 ratings published 2014 18 editions. Leila’s family is Persian, conservative, and strict, and her parents expect big things from their daughters. Average rating 3.81 34,871 ratings 6,134 reviews shelved 164,064 times. She is not enamored of schoolwork or keeping up with her older sister’s accomplishments. Leila is a high school junior who enjoys video games and hanging out with her friends. ![]()
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