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Revelations
by Nik Knight
**Audio Review**
Riley's emotional journey broke me down in ways I wasn't expecting, and I can tell that he still has a long way to go. His story drew me in slowly, with only the faintest glimpses of a potential romance and all the emotional torment of a boy who's been struggling for years. It was genuinely difficult to listen to Kirt Graves's narration at times, not because he did a bad job but because my heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces every time Riley experienced a setback or anxiety spiral. As much as this book was the setup for an epic future conflict, it was also an intimate introduction to everything Riley Shepard. I feel like I got to know Riley in this story on a soul-deep level, and as much as it pained me to see how his past shaped him into the timid, insecure man he is today, I was also stunned by how strongly I connected with him. Riley took sheltered to a whole different extreme, and there was something fascinating about seeing how he approached what I would consider boring, everyday events. The surprise appearance of Jai, Noel, and Gideon only fueled my curiosity about what was going on with Riley, and as the four of them developed a deep friendship my own heart swelled with happiness to see Riley let go of some of his self-loathing. Even if Gideon, Noel, and Jai hadn't been tasked with guarding Riley their protective instincts would have felt spot-on to me. Riley's soul was screaming out for friendship and affection, and the fact that these men were the ones to provide it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Though the entirety of this book felt like one long, slow-burning buildup, things really started to escalate towards the end. From the shocking revelation about Riley's identity to that intense battle with the hellhounds, I get the sense that everything about Riley's world is going to be flipped on its head. I can't wait to read the next book in this series and find out more about this world I've barely been introduced to!
**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
Riley's emotional journey broke me down in ways I wasn't expecting, and I can tell that he still has a long way to go. His story drew me in slowly, with only the faintest glimpses of a potential romance and all the emotional torment of a boy who's been struggling for years. It was genuinely difficult to listen to Kirt Graves's narration at times, not because he did a bad job but because my heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces every time Riley experienced a setback or anxiety spiral. As much as this book was the setup for an epic future conflict, it was also an intimate introduction to everything Riley Shepard. I feel like I got to know Riley in this story on a soul-deep level, and as much as it pained me to see how his past shaped him into the timid, insecure man he is today, I was also stunned by how strongly I connected with him. Riley took sheltered to a whole different extreme, and there was something fascinating about seeing how he approached what I would consider boring, everyday events. The surprise appearance of Jai, Noel, and Gideon only fueled my curiosity about what was going on with Riley, and as the four of them developed a deep friendship my own heart swelled with happiness to see Riley let go of some of his self-loathing. Even if Gideon, Noel, and Jai hadn't been tasked with guarding Riley their protective instincts would have felt spot-on to me. Riley's soul was screaming out for friendship and affection, and the fact that these men were the ones to provide it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Though the entirety of this book felt like one long, slow-burning buildup, things really started to escalate towards the end. From the shocking revelation about Riley's identity to that intense battle with the hellhounds, I get the sense that everything about Riley's world is going to be flipped on its head. I can't wait to read the next book in this series and find out more about this world I've barely been introduced to!
**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.