Cake Series
Author: J.Bengtsson
Narrators: Stella Hunter and Teddy Hamilton
RJ Contreras is not having a great time. When his ultra/mega/super successful boy band broke up, he thought he was going to skyrocket into a successful solo career. When his plans tank, he assumes his alter-ego (Chad Woodcock)’s persona and goes live in a dingy apartment to be away from everyone, lick his wounds and heal his ego in peace.
When Dani, the neighbor next door, starts complaining non-stop via post it notes, he gets out of his funk and the game is on! They can’t stand each other and there is nothing under the sun that will make these two get along. Well, the Universe has its own plans and when a major earthquake hits and they are both caught together (with RJ trapped under the rubble, unable to move) they need to have a truce. His survival depends on Dani’s stubborn I-will-not let-you-die attitude and she will do anything to keep him alive. Being trapped together can make people see things in a different way. Surviving something of this magnitude takes a toll… can they find a way to a new chance of life now together?
I went into this book blind. OH BOY was I in for a wild ride! I know J.Bengtsson takes you on emotional rides but wow, this one is some ride! I literally didn’t stop until I was done listening to this story. Like I said, I went in blind and I will not deprive you of the twists and turns. Their journey made me laugh, made me gasp, made me cry. There are moments of true beauty, of two people baring their souls… It all ties beautifully together in the end and you will love that you went through it all with RJ and Dani.
I keep thinking that she can’t get as good as she got with the Cake series, and I love how she proves me wrong with every new book. Kudos to Ms. Bengtsson once more!
MILD SPOILERS BELOW IN THE TRIGGER WARNINGS
Possible triggers: toxic family relationships, feelings of abandonment by family members. As most of the story is set during a massive earthquake and the main characters are trying to survive, be aware that are descriptions of situations in which people are severely hurt or killed.
Narration: 1000 points for Teddy Hamilton and Stella Hunter.
