Becoming Calder
Acadia Duology • Book 1
by Mia Sheridan
Narrated by Jennifer Stark, Anthony Haden Solerno
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
A cult compound, a forbidden romance, and dual narrators who make you feel every stolen glance — this one lingers.
- Great if you want: forbidden romance with a dark, high-stakes setting
- Listening experience: slow-burn tension that builds steadily toward an emotional gut-punch
- Narration: Stark and Solerno trade chapters naturally, deepening the push-pull dynamic
- Skip if: cult/religious community settings make you uncomfortable
About This Audiobook
In an isolated, off-the-grid community called Acadia, a young man named Calder lives under the strict rule of a charismatic leader who controls every aspect of daily life. When Eden arrives, a girl destined to fulfill a prophecy that binds her to the community's leader, Calder finds himself drawn to her in ways that defy everything he has been taught. Their connection deepens through stolen glances and secret moments, but in a world where obedience is survival, falling in love could cost them everything. Mia Sheridan builds a slow-burning forbidden romance against a backdrop of cult-like devotion, raising the stakes with every chapter.
The dual narration by Jennifer Stark and Anthony Haden Solerno brings essential dimension to a story told from two perspectives. Stark captures Eden's quiet resilience while Solerno grounds Calder's internal conflict with warmth and restraint. At over twelve hours, the pacing allows the tension and emotional intimacy to build naturally, making the audiobook format an ideal match for Sheridan's immersive, character-driven storytelling.