Book: Unchained by Nyssa Kathryn
Reviewed by Booksbystarlightandshadows
Rating: 4/5
I'm still really enjoying this small town interconnected series; for me, Amber Ridge feels like Cabot Cove but Hallmark coded. Although it is an age gap workplace romance, that isn't the main focus. Instead the plot is about Addie's mysterious stalker and Noah's PTSD. This is a pretty fast burn as these two are magnetic but there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome.
The mystery around how Addie had become a target had me hooked. The who took a minute to click but the why had me guessing and I was genuinely surprised by it. Noah's PTSD recovery was hard earned as although he owned the situation it took him a while to realise isolating himself was not the solution. The flashbacks were really intense and I liked how there was no judgement about his situation and how many characters encouraged him to get help. The found family (although some characters are related) aspect of this series is one of my favourite elements.
This is a duet recording and the performers matched really well. Avery Caris is quickly becoming one of my favourite narrators; she does bright characters brilliantly and fits Addie to a tee. Lee Samuels is a new to me narrator and gave a great performance as Noah going through his mental health journey.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read