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A review by xanthe87
Untouchable by Kay Simone, Ruthie Luhnow
4.0
OK, so I will agree with a lot of other reviewers in that this book is reeeally long. But I did enjoy the story, angst, setting and characters.
Harp has become a recluse in the mountains, keeping to himself after a horribly failed marriage and a tragic childhood event, both of which have led to him having panic attacks in social situations.
Parker keeps himself upbeat with his great job as a massage therapist and living with his best friend Mindy. He definitely doesn't focus on his recently failed relationship, the horrible things his ex said or the put downs constantly sent his way by his family.
Their initial meeting of Parker visiting Harp at his cabin for a massage session starts on the worst foot with Harp just stood in greeting with an ax, forgetting Parker was coming, which makes his anxiety worse even in his own home.
Things happen slowly in this book and you have to put in the work/effort to get through it but I did really enjoy reading it. I loved the way that through the whole book we flit between POV's of the MC's within chapters, it's clear when it happens. There is a lot of talk of anxiety, stress, depression and bullying from both characters and how it has shaped who they are today. It's wonderful to see them both learn to trust and lean on each other slowly but surely.
The setting for the book, especially the mountain where Harp's cabin is based sounds beautiful. I can easily picture myself and the MC's there.
I'm not sure if I'd go for another book of this length but I'd still always read a book from Ruthie Lunhow and Kay Simone.
I'd recommend this book for those who love a slow burner, may/december relationships. Not those looking for a book to read in one night/sitting.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review
Harp has become a recluse in the mountains, keeping to himself after a horribly failed marriage and a tragic childhood event, both of which have led to him having panic attacks in social situations.
Parker keeps himself upbeat with his great job as a massage therapist and living with his best friend Mindy. He definitely doesn't focus on his recently failed relationship, the horrible things his ex said or the put downs constantly sent his way by his family.
Their initial meeting of Parker visiting Harp at his cabin for a massage session starts on the worst foot with Harp just stood in greeting with an ax, forgetting Parker was coming, which makes his anxiety worse even in his own home.
Things happen slowly in this book and you have to put in the work/effort to get through it but I did really enjoy reading it. I loved the way that through the whole book we flit between POV's of the MC's within chapters, it's clear when it happens. There is a lot of talk of anxiety, stress, depression and bullying from both characters and how it has shaped who they are today. It's wonderful to see them both learn to trust and lean on each other slowly but surely.
The setting for the book, especially the mountain where Harp's cabin is based sounds beautiful. I can easily picture myself and the MC's there.
I'm not sure if I'd go for another book of this length but I'd still always read a book from Ruthie Lunhow and Kay Simone.
I'd recommend this book for those who love a slow burner, may/december relationships. Not those looking for a book to read in one night/sitting.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review