Emergency Contact Audiobook by Mary H. K. Choi

There’s something magical about listening to a story that feels like it was written just for you. That’s exactly how I felt as I curled up on my favorite armchair, wrapped in a cozy blanket, with the Emergency Contact Audiobook playing softly in the background. The rain outside tapped gently against the window, creating the perfect ambiance for this heartfelt and awkwardly relatable tale of young love and self-discovery.

Mary H. K. Choi’s debut novel is a gem, and Joy Osmanski and Jacques Roy bring it to life with such authenticity that I often forgot I was listening to an audiobook – it felt more like eavesdropping on real people’s lives. Penny Lee is the kind of character you can’t help but root for: smart, introspective, and hilariously awkward in a way that makes her feel like someone you might have known in college. Sam, on the other hand, is equal parts frustrating and endearing – a struggling artist who wears his vulnerability like armor. Their connection begins with an accidental text exchange (who hasn’t been there?) and evolves into something deeply intimate yet refreshingly modern.

What struck me most about this audiobook was how perfectly it captured the messiness of relationships in the digital age. The constant texting back-and-forth between Penny and Sam felt so real – like peeking into someone else’s DMs – and yet it never lost its emotional depth. The narrators did an incredible job conveying both humor and heartbreak through their voices alone.

I also appreciated how Choi tackled themes of family dynamics, mental health struggles, and finding your place in the world without ever making them feel heavy-handed or preachy. It’s rare to find a story that balances wit with genuine emotion so effortlessly.

By the time I reached the final chapter (which left me grinning from ear to ear), I realized how much I had grown attached to these characters – flaws included! If you enjoy stories about imperfect people navigating love while figuring themselves out along way then Emergency Contact should definitely be next listen!