A Season for Fireflies Audiobook by Rebecca Maizel
A Season for Fireflies is a contemporary young adult audiobook by Rebecca Maizel about first love, social change, and memory. After a lightning strike erases Penny Berne’s memory of the previous year, she gets a chance to reconsider the friendships and choices that reshaped her life.
At a glance
- The story follows Penny Berne from her former theater-group friendships and first love to an altered social life she cannot remember after a lightning strike.
- The listing describes a contemporary novel focused on first love, second chances, and memory.
Reference price: $21.59
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros
- An unabridged format and stated listening length make the time commitment clear.
- The premise combines a romance with questions about friendship, social identity, and lost memories.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Rebecca Maizel |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Cassandra Campbell |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 57 minutes |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | June 28, 2016 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a contemporary young adult story about romance, friendship, and starting over.
- Fans of character-driven stories where a memory loss premise reveals earlier relationship changes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates A Season for Fireflies?
The listing names Rebecca Maizel as the author and Cassandra Campbell as the narrator.
How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the story about?
Penny Berne loses her memory of the previous year after a near-fatal lightning strike, giving her a chance to reassess her changing friendships and first love.
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