Midsummer’s Mayhem

Narration: Ariana Delawari

Runtime: 7h 38m

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing, 2019

ISBN: 9781982689476

Midsummer’s Mayhem

Rajani LaRocca


In this contemporary fantasy retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson navigates life in her big Indian American family, where she often feels overshadowed by her accomplished relatives. Driven to prove her culinary talents, she discovers a baking contest at a new bakery in town, a chance to follow in the footsteps of her idol, Puffy Fay. However, her ambitions take a turn when her dad mysteriously loses his sense of taste after returning from a business trip.

As Mimi explores the woods behind her house, she meets a boy named Vik who introduces her to enchanting ingredients hidden in the forest. While they experiment with baking, strange changes happen in her family and town. With her father’s peculiar behavior and her siblings’ romantic troubles escalating, Mimi must use her baking skills and keen observation to unravel the mystery. This audiobook brings Mimi’s journey to life, narrated with warmth and insight, making it an engaging experience for listeners who enjoy both culinary adventures and enchanting tales.