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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
Rebecca Shea knows how to give us this female leads that are just a mess. But they always have an inner strength that when they most need it helps them dig themselves out of whatever hole they might find themselves in. Most of the time it's a heartbreaking journey, but the characters have to make the decision of grabbing onto that second chance or risking losing everything. In Lindsay and Matt's story, both of the characters find themselves on a bit of a downward spiral have to find the courage to pull themselves out and fight for what's important to them.
Lindsay and Matt are one of those couples that you can tell are meant for each other the minute you meet them. But sometimes what appears perfect on the outside has cracks a mile wide inside. That was the relationship between Lindsay and Matt. Matt was ready to shout his commitment to Lindsay from the rooftops, where Linsday wanted to keep them secret. But the most damning crack to their relationship came when Lindsay chose her career over the man she loves. That choice devastates both of them in ways they could have never imagined. They both spiral, but Matt is able to cling to a bit more sanity by virtue of his friends and work, where Lindsay is under constant scrutiny and pressure. It's that pressure that causes Lindsay to break down.
It's hard to follow both of the characters and then flounder, because you know that everything would be so much better if one of them would just speak up and admit their separation was killing them. But pride is a hard thing to move out of the way, especially when you don't want to admit when you're wrong. But as Lindsay and Matt finally work towards fixing the wrongs in their relationship, you can see them slowly building a foundation in their relationship that was going to last forever.
UNFORGIVEN is definitely a story about the ability to forgive the one you love more than life and figuring out how to grab onto that second chance at life. It's an emotionally challenging read, but most definitely a book worth reading (and one that can be read without having read the other two). Rebecca Shea is a fabulous voice in New Adult and author you must read.
Lindsay and Matt are one of those couples that you can tell are meant for each other the minute you meet them. But sometimes what appears perfect on the outside has cracks a mile wide inside. That was the relationship between Lindsay and Matt. Matt was ready to shout his commitment to Lindsay from the rooftops, where Linsday wanted to keep them secret. But the most damning crack to their relationship came when Lindsay chose her career over the man she loves. That choice devastates both of them in ways they could have never imagined. They both spiral, but Matt is able to cling to a bit more sanity by virtue of his friends and work, where Lindsay is under constant scrutiny and pressure. It's that pressure that causes Lindsay to break down.
It's hard to follow both of the characters and then flounder, because you know that everything would be so much better if one of them would just speak up and admit their separation was killing them. But pride is a hard thing to move out of the way, especially when you don't want to admit when you're wrong. But as Lindsay and Matt finally work towards fixing the wrongs in their relationship, you can see them slowly building a foundation in their relationship that was going to last forever.
UNFORGIVEN is definitely a story about the ability to forgive the one you love more than life and figuring out how to grab onto that second chance at life. It's an emotionally challenging read, but most definitely a book worth reading (and one that can be read without having read the other two). Rebecca Shea is a fabulous voice in New Adult and author you must read.
kelseybee17's review
2.0
I really loved the first book in this series, Unbreakable. But I was not impressed with the second book, Undone. When I started Unforgiven, I had high hopes that I would like it as I had Unbreakable, but it just didn't happen. I just never felt connected to the characters. The book didn't pull and twist at my heart the way Unbreakable did. To be quite honest, I pretty much skimmed the last 10-15%. Three stars because it was a decent book, well written. Just not the book for me.
marita_ls's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
3.0
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
So, I may or may not have an author girl crush on Rebecca. She's just one of those women who attract people because she's funny, smart, gorgeous and talented. She interacts with her fans and shares pieces of herself. I love the way she writes. It's unique and emotional. I loved the first 2 books in the Unbreakable series and I was starting to think that Matt and Lindsay were never going to get their story. They have both been in the previous books and were having a "secret" love affair throughout them. Lindsay and Matt are perfect for each other. She is independent and stubborn and he's laid back. He loves her something fierce, and you know that Lindsay loves him back. But, she's given an opportunity of a lifetime and she jumps on it leaving Matt and her life behind. My heart broke for Matt. He would never have chosen his job over his love. I admit to wanting to smack her for hurting Matt, but as you learn more about Lindsay and her demons you have nothing but sympathy and empathy for her. She's troubled, sad and lost and she turns to a destructive source to take away her pain. Her life starts to spin out of control while her heart is breaking (and taking mine along with it.) Matt is left alone with his own broken heart and no obvious way to fix it. Landon and Reagan are there for Matt to help him pick up the pieces and move on. He will always love her, but he can't forgive her for not choosing him. Landon has a special place in my heart and on my list of all time favorite book boyfriends so I was very excited to see more of him. We've watched him grow up and put his own demons to rest. We also get to see Jess and Gabe. It was the perfect end to the perfect series.
All book retailers should include a box of tissues with the purchase of this book. I cried from the beginning to the end, and I stopped reading at the Epilogue because I didn't want to story to end. Really. Of course I finished it and it was amazing. Rebecca has outdone herself yet again. I can't wait to read her next book!
"I'm never letting you go, Lindsay. Before you came along, I was just a thirty-one-year-old cop with no goals or ambitions. Now I have someone I want to live for - live with. I don't ever want to be anywhere unless it's with you."
Emotionally I'm a dead man. She was everything to me - everything.
"There is nothing, absolutely nothing in this world that you could do that is unforgivable. When we had no one, it was you and me. And yes, there were times you had to idea you were helping me, but you were. Without you, I wouldn’t be here. I'd be dead. I need you happy, but most importantly I need you healthy, " he says quietly.
"Did you turn it on?"
"Not yet."
"You're not turning it on to piss me off, aren't you?"
"Maybe."
"You're just as annoying as always, you know that , right?"
"Yep."
All book retailers should include a box of tissues with the purchase of this book. I cried from the beginning to the end, and I stopped reading at the Epilogue because I didn't want to story to end. Really. Of course I finished it and it was amazing. Rebecca has outdone herself yet again. I can't wait to read her next book!
"I'm never letting you go, Lindsay. Before you came along, I was just a thirty-one-year-old cop with no goals or ambitions. Now I have someone I want to live for - live with. I don't ever want to be anywhere unless it's with you."
Emotionally I'm a dead man. She was everything to me - everything.
"There is nothing, absolutely nothing in this world that you could do that is unforgivable. When we had no one, it was you and me. And yes, there were times you had to idea you were helping me, but you were. Without you, I wouldn’t be here. I'd be dead. I need you happy, but most importantly I need you healthy, " he says quietly.
"Did you turn it on?"
"Not yet."
"You're not turning it on to piss me off, aren't you?"
"Maybe."
"You're just as annoying as always, you know that , right?"
"Yep."
glimpses_of_my_books's review
3.0
Unforgiven was my least favorite of the three books. I liked it, but didn't love it...
It is also a bit different than the others in the sense that the issue here is self inflicted. I hated seeing Lindsey fall into drink and drugs. She came off from the very first book as such a strong person. It felt like the author gave her a complete makeover.
Things like that happen in real life though and it was nice to see how many people she had in her life that cared for her.
We don't get much of Matt since Lindsey is the one with the big struggles. As understandable as that is it means we don't connect with him as much. He feels like a secondary character.
All in all another good book by Rebecca Shea, just not her best.
It is also a bit different than the others in the sense that the issue here is self inflicted. I hated seeing Lindsey fall into drink and drugs. She came off from the very first book as such a strong person. It felt like the author gave her a complete makeover.
Things like that happen in real life though and it was nice to see how many people she had in her life that cared for her.
We don't get much of Matt since Lindsey is the one with the big struggles. As understandable as that is it means we don't connect with him as much. He feels like a secondary character.
All in all another good book by Rebecca Shea, just not her best.
amandakoz's review
4.0
4.5☆ I overall really enjoyed the entire unbreakable series. Unforgiven was the hands down best all around book. Lindsay had such a long and hard journey to go through and at times she may have been frustrating, but I was so invested with her story. She was so interesting to follow and read about her dealing with her demons. I loved reading about everything and it was well worth the read in the end. It has a similar feel to scorched by Jennifer Armentrout
audiobookingwithleah's review against another edition
3.0
Underwhelming characters with a storyline that failed to pack it's intended punch for me.
Book Title: Unforgiven
Author: Rebecca Shea
Narration: Amy Landon & Zach Villa
Series: Unbreakable #3
Source: Audiobook (Library)
Ratings Breakdown
Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 2/5
The Feels: 2.5/5
Theme: 4/5
Flow: 4/5
Backdrop (World Building): 4/5
Originality: 3/5
Book Cover: 4/5
Narration: 5/5
Ending: 3.8/5 Cliffhanger: No, a nice, and super sweet little epilogue, too.
Will I read more from this Author? Probably not.
My Thoughts
If you're a fan of the first two books in this series, then you'll most likely love this one too. While I didn't hate it, I didn't love it either. It mostly left me feeling sort of…meh. I don't really connect with this author's characters. They all seems rather...blah. And honestly, I feel like the story is too contrived, and that something essential is lost in the sincerity of the story. Landon is the only character in this series that I felt any connection with and liked.
Overall, I think this has a great theme to it; overcoming addiction and turning your life around. It's just that everything was tidied up too easily for me. If you like your romance novels to not be too angsty, then you might like this. Seriously, I only read this entire 3 book series, because all the titles start with the letter U. I always need U books for challenges.
Sex Factor: yes, but minimally explicit.
Book Title: Unforgiven
Author: Rebecca Shea
Narration: Amy Landon & Zach Villa
Series: Unbreakable #3
Source: Audiobook (Library)
Ratings Breakdown
Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 2/5
The Feels: 2.5/5
Theme: 4/5
Flow: 4/5
Backdrop (World Building): 4/5
Originality: 3/5
Book Cover: 4/5
Narration: 5/5
Ending: 3.8/5 Cliffhanger: No, a nice, and super sweet little epilogue, too.
Will I read more from this Author? Probably not.
Overall Rating: 3/5 STARS
My Thoughts
If you're a fan of the first two books in this series, then you'll most likely love this one too. While I didn't hate it, I didn't love it either. It mostly left me feeling sort of…meh. I don't really connect with this author's characters. They all seems rather...blah. And honestly, I feel like the story is too contrived, and that something essential is lost in the sincerity of the story. Landon is the only character in this series that I felt any connection with and liked.
Overall, I think this has a great theme to it; overcoming addiction and turning your life around. It's just that everything was tidied up too easily for me. If you like your romance novels to not be too angsty, then you might like this. Seriously, I only read this entire 3 book series, because all the titles start with the letter U. I always need U books for challenges.
Sex Factor: yes, but minimally explicit.
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