The National Book Award-winning author of Felix Ever After delivers a beautifully tender story of two grumpy/sunshine, fake-dating actors navigating their love story both on and offscreen—perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall.
Logan Gray is Hollywood's bad boy—a talented but troubled actor who the public loves to hate. Mattie Cole is an up‑and‑coming golden boy, adored by all but plagued by insecurities.
When Logan and Mattie are cast as leads in a new romantic film, Logan claims that Matt has “zero talent,” sending the film’s publicity into a nosedive. To create positive buzz, the two are persuaded into a fake‑dating scheme—but as the two actors get to know their new characters, real feelings start to develop.
As public scrutiny intensifies and old wounds resurface, the two must fight for their relationship and their love.
A heartfelt, hopeful, and nuanced story about identity, healing, and growth.
Cast List:
Logan - André Santana
Mattie - AJ Beckles
Main Article and Video Reader - Dani Martineck
Shaina Lively - Hannah Church
Angel - Avi Roque
Dave - George Newbern
Uwuhearts - Patryce Williams
Various Reporters - Sarah Mollo-Christensen
Amy Tanner - VyVy Nguyen
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“André Santana and AJ Beckles lead a talented ensemble in delivering this heartfelt romance about healing from trauma. Santana voices Logan, an actor infamous for his terrible behavior. Beckles voices up-and-coming actor Mattie…An ensemble of additional narrators chimes in as reporters, celebrity bloggers, fanfic writers, and social media commenters, providing some much needed levity.”
— AudioFile
“A riveting read.”
— Library Journal (starred review) on King of the Rising.Felix is like the story itself—boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love. This top-notch depiction of a messy, complicated, romantic young artist navigating the bumpy road to self-love and self-determination sticks its landing at every turn.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Felix Ever AfterFrom its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery.
— ALA Booklist, starred review, on Felix Ever AfterAn intricate love story for the ages.
— CNN Underscored on Felix Ever AfterA firecracker of a book from an author with a powerful point of view, Felix Ever After is refreshingly real.
— Casey McQuiston, NYT bestselling author of Red, White & Royal BlueBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Kacen Callender is the author of multiple award–winning novels for children, teens, and adults, including the National Book Award winner King and the Dragonflies and the bestselling novel Felix Ever After, a Stonewall Honor Book.
George Newbern is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a television and film actor best known for his roles as Brian MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Danny in Friends. As a voice actor, he is notable for his role as Superman on the Cartoon Newtork series Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. He has guest starred on many television series, including Scandal, The Mentalist, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, and Numb3rs. He holds a BA in theater arts from Northwestern University.
Sarah Mollo-Christensen is a voice talent and an audiobook narrator. A stage and voice actor, she received her BA from Dartmouth College and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Company’s Acting Conservatory in New York City. As an actress, she has appeared on prestigious regional stages, including the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC.