I’m Not Ready!

The biggest difference between reading the ebook version and listening to this audiobook is that everything is magnified almost ten-fold. That’s in big thanks to Gary Furlong’s excellent narration.

Because this is the second to the last book of this magnificent series, several things are happening, all of which are keeping me on the edge of my seat.

I’d definitely recommend this entire series to those who love urban fantasy with mythology of different pantheons and one hungry dragon. Seriously, it’s an excellent series, it’ll suck you right in.

I can’t wait for the bittersweet conclusion book of this series.

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A Great Buildup

In this next to the last book, events are barreling toward the final confrontation between Patrick and his father. But first, the problem with Estelle, her wolf pack, and the demons they've allied with, must be dealt with. Is Patrick's lover, Jono, up to this? Of course! And Wade steps up as well. Wade is a favorite---and his moments of comic relief are a nice dash to add to this hearty meal of an adventure. As always, the narration is superb. Gary Furlong does a terrific job with accents, and with the voices of various gods and werewolves.

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Amazing Narration!

I absolutely love this series and listening to the audiobook version was such a transcendent experience!!

The narrator did an exquisite Audio delivery and narration which left me amazed!!

I absolutely enjoyed listening to this one.
Recommend reading this in the series order.

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Characters being stupid is not a fun plot mechanic

There's much less sex than previous titles, which I found nice.
The dialog is well done.
The main character making ridiculously stupid choices, which seem inconsistent with his usual behavior, almost ruined my enjoyment of the book. It's hard to care what happens to characters who behave so stupidly.
Seriously, there's lots of good fun with the book. But that just makes it more annoying when main character does stupid stuff.

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favorite book in the series, so far

I almost took a break from the series after the previous book. I am glad I didn't. This book was a great addition to the series and Gary Furlong's performance was amazing.

A rollercoaster of a ride

I honestly feel like it takes a bit long for each book in the series to come out since I’m totally and thoroughly enthralled by Juno and Patrick.

The series may be a bit long but I assure you the journey is epic and it’s worth the wait. This one is just as action-packed and exciting as the previous one in the series. As hailey’s newsletter, this one is definitely a rollercoaster of a book. A wedding to plan, Fenrir that wants to come out and have fun, a missing god and secrets that got exposed. It really was a one very fun ride to experience Juno and Patrick once again.

I have come to fall in love with all the characters in the series especially Juno whose love and sincerity towards Patrick is never wavering and always anchoring him. Gary Furlong also did a divine job narrating the book bringing all these characters to life. I already can’t wait for the next book in the series.

4.5 A rollercoaster of a ride stars
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Audio rating

Book - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Narration - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Performance - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Overall - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I can not wait for the next book!!! amazing story

gonna hate to see it end but God this story is amazing the world is filled with wonderful magic and its all so well written!

Action-packed penultimate book!

THIS BOOK??? This was THE MOST action-packed of all the Soulbound books so far that had me guessing what could possibly happen next, and it had me sobbing by the end (but for good reasons). Rest assured this book does end with a HFN but it is a VERY hard fought road to get there and we still have one more book, one more epic showdown to go!!!

The rest of this review will be as spoiler-free as possible for this audiobook, but will reference things that happened in previous books.

Content notes include graphic violence, demonic possession with and without consent, torture, kidnapping, forced pregnancy (by a fertility god in a previous book), and dismemberment.

A lot happens in this book!! For anyone needing a refresher of what leads up to this book...there’s Estelle and Youssef (the other New York City god pack) making alliances no matter the cost in order to get Patrick and Jono out of the way, Ilya has control creating an army of the undead, Ethan and the Dominic Sect are still a threat because he wants to become a god, and Jono’s dire, Sage, and the seer billionaire Marek are engaged to be married. So, yeah. There’s a lot going on.

I loved seeing how all the pieces that have been laid out in the previous books are coming together, even if everything gives me anxiety. I just want everyone to be happy and for Patrick to finally get his vacation! Is that too much to ask? But until then, Patrick and Jono have a heck of a lot to do to clean up the gods messes. Patrick has been a pawn in their game for years and this book proves that all the gods have chosen their sides, and it’s getting really ugly.

This book is intense in all the right places, but still allows for some breathing room with some snark and levity at just the perfect moments. Wade is still a darling and I love him to pieces!!! Not that other characters don’t also need to be protected, but I would love it if Wade suffers no more trauma. He’s so young and he’s already been through so much! After this book too, I think Patrick might be right there with him. Patrick is put through the wringer even more than usual but I do love that the pack, this found family of his, can help him heal (along with his therapist).

The whole situation with Ethan and Patrick’s twin sister, Hannah, is just...a LOT. I think I’ll talk more about this when the series is done? I don’t want to spoiler too much right now but it’s something I definitely want to dive deeper into.

The next book (and last!) will certainly be interesting in not only how everything gets resolved but what life will look like for the pack and their alliances after. I’m kinda rooting for Wade to have his own book with his own HEA and even for Spencer to have a polyam book with Lucien and Carmen because I feel like I need it!! Everyone deserves happiness. Even beings who live to irritate Patrick but still begrudging help him.

If I had to give one critique, the one thing that confuses me the most in this series is Ginnungagap. Like, I get the definition of it in the context of this book but I don’t GET it? How does it work? It’s a place but not a place? What’s it even doing (or maybe not doing because it’s...controlled??) at the last fight in this book? I don’t understand it. It’s confusing no matter how much I try to understand.

There are new gods in this one! They don’t play a huge role like we’ve seen new gods do in previous books, but it was nice seeing some new myths and characters, no matter what side they’re on.

There are certainly characters I love who I worry about not surviving the next book just because they’re not the main characters and that means they’re fair game to be killed off. I desperately hope my faves will all survive, but I’ve never read how Hailey Turner finishes her long book series and I AM SCARED.

This audiobook is great as usual. Gary Furlong does an excellent job performing each of the characters, and his voice for Wade is still a favorite. I love that there’s so many switching of accents between characters (like British Jono to American Patrick) and it’s fun. I hope the audiobook for the next book manages to come out around the same time so we don’t have much long to wait for the finale!

All in all, I loved this book!! I adore Patrick and Jono and they’ve been through so, SO much in the year they’ve met each other! I can’t wait to read what else is in store for them after the events of this book and to see if they get their much needed vacation to Maui. I am definitely planning on re-reading all the books before the last book when it comes out!!!

In Love

all the books are beautifully written. I got sucked in from the beginning.

the narrator was amazing with his wide range of tones and giving each character a life you could feel and enjoy.

just enjoyed everything. can't wait to listen to more by but the author and narrator

Gary Furlong is a treasure!

Furlong’s excellent narration + Turner’s storytelling makes for an excellent listening experience. Looking forward to the series finale.