Number Thirteen

NEW AUDIOBOOK REVIEW FROM DANA

NUMBER THIRTEEN

By Bella Jewel

Narrated by Auri Alden & Tom Heft

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense

This book was like a version of Beauty & the Beast. I really enjoyed it. Bella’s writing style makes you care for each character. The reason I’m giving it 3.5 instead of 4 to 5 stars is mostly for William’s actions. I understand that he wanted to “save” these women. But a lot things that he did were cruel. After what he had rescued these girls from, he should not have done these things to them. While the book is edgy, and gritty, I would not necessarily describe it as a dark romance. I would describe it more of a second chance book. It’s a story about survival, getting a second chance at life, and finding love. Narrators Tom Heft and Auri Alden were fantastic. The pace was perfect, as was their portrayal of the characters. Though I did find the main characters themselves to be lacking in some way. I cared for them but didn’t feel connected to them. I think it’s because of William’s actions and the girls still trusting him. The ending was sweet but very unrealistic. It was a different read for sure and was intriguing. But I ended it with mixed feelings. I would definitely read Bella Jewel again though as she get great reviews on her other novels.

3.5 Stars!