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The Unseen Trilogy #2
Unforgiven (The Unseen Trilogy) (Volume 2) by Erickson, Stephanie(June 3, 2015) Paperback
Mackenzie Day is reeling from the death of her best friend, Maddie. She's lost her rock, her partner in crime, and her only family in one feel swoop. With that loss, Mac has lost track of herself, and the things she cares about, including her mind-reading abilities.When the opportunity for vengeance arises, she becomes so blinded by her hatred that she no longer recognizes the person she's become. As her empathy towards others slips away, even she can't believe how far she is willing to go to claim justice for Maddie.Without her moral compass and her sense of self, how can she possibly stop a group of mind-reading terrorists from killing tens of thousands of people? Can she see past her anger to care about anything besides retribution? How can she save her newfound family, when she can't even tell the difference between herself and those who are truly unforgiven?
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I lost interest in this one, it appeared to be moving along predictable lines, the title being a hint of that. In the end I skimmed to the end and curiously, didn't seem to be missing much. Given the ditch.
I lost interest in this one, it appeared to be moving along predictable lines, the title being a hint of that. In the end I skimmed to the end and curiously, didn't seem to be missing much. Given the ditch.
May 5, 2018
The Unseen is a counter terrorism group that has the ability to read minds and possibly more. After the loss of her best friend and the discovery that pretty much her entire life was a lie, she is on a mission, but Mackenzie has no idea what she has really gotten herself into or if she can handle the tasks that they are asking of her. Her only thought is that she wants to make the people that took her best friend from her pay. Can't wait to read the conclusion to this trilogy!
January 2, 2019
Chapter 1 - 7
She is grieving so badly she doesn't move nor go to her best friends funeral. So sad but understandable and I think that is a normal reaction.
All things in the spoiler tag make her a little 'special' which is sort of annoying...
Chapter 8 - 15
I agree with what she did.
Chapters 15 - 24
Oh my god.
I was screaming inside for her to wake up and snap out of it. So frustrating being unable to fix something!!
Ending was so good and I'm excited to see where this is going!!
She is grieving so badly she doesn't move nor go to her best friends funeral. So sad but understandable and I think that is a normal reaction.
All things in the spoiler tag make her a little 'special' which is sort of annoying...
Chapter 8 - 15
I agree with what she did.
Chapters 15 - 24
Oh my god.
I was screaming inside for her to wake up and snap out of it. So frustrating being unable to fix something!!
Ending was so good and I'm excited to see where this is going!!
June 11, 2015
Oh, boy. I don't think I've waited for a book like this to come out in quite a while. Ever since I read, finished, and LOVED Stephanie Erickson's Unseen, I have been anxiously waiting for Unforgiven, book two in the series.
But thankfully, my wait is over! (Actually my wait was over a few days ago, because I was lucky enough to receive an advance review copy from Ms Erickson, so really I am one lucky duck.)
I think, although I was excited for this book to come out, there was a part of me that was afraid book two wouldn't be as magical as book one. It wouldn't capture my attention, and I would simply fall out of love with the series (which has actually happened before with some series that should have stayed novels, IMO).
I was wrong. Very, very wrong.
In Unforgiven, Mackenzie, "Mac," Day is heartbroken after some terrible news that she received at the end of Unseen. But Mac's sadness quickly turns to anger against the ones responsible for this tragedy, and the Unseen's enemy, the Potestas.
This is where we are when we begin Unforgiven.
This book was beautiful. It's odd to call it beautiful, because this book does start an all out war between the Unseen and the Potestas, but it just is. In Unforgiven, we get a first hand insight into the minds of mind readers, the walls they build up to protect their defenses, and the dark secret each Unseen has been hiding since the day of their initiation.
The way Ms Erickson created this universe of the Unseen is phenomenal. It's books like Stephanie Erickson's that renew your love of reading and remind you of why you became a reader in the first place. You read books like Unforgiven, and this wonderful, magical world surrounds you, and you think, "Yes. This is right where I need to be."
But thankfully, my wait is over! (Actually my wait was over a few days ago, because I was lucky enough to receive an advance review copy from Ms Erickson, so really I am one lucky duck.)
I think, although I was excited for this book to come out, there was a part of me that was afraid book two wouldn't be as magical as book one. It wouldn't capture my attention, and I would simply fall out of love with the series (which has actually happened before with some series that should have stayed novels, IMO).
I was wrong. Very, very wrong.
In Unforgiven, Mackenzie, "Mac," Day is heartbroken after some terrible news that she received at the end of Unseen. But Mac's sadness quickly turns to anger against the ones responsible for this tragedy, and the Unseen's enemy, the Potestas.
This is where we are when we begin Unforgiven.
This book was beautiful. It's odd to call it beautiful, because this book does start an all out war between the Unseen and the Potestas, but it just is. In Unforgiven, we get a first hand insight into the minds of mind readers, the walls they build up to protect their defenses, and the dark secret each Unseen has been hiding since the day of their initiation.
The way Ms Erickson created this universe of the Unseen is phenomenal. It's books like Stephanie Erickson's that renew your love of reading and remind you of why you became a reader in the first place. You read books like Unforgiven, and this wonderful, magical world surrounds you, and you think, "Yes. This is right where I need to be."
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April 4, 2024( no spoilers)
I did not enjoy this book at all. I always finish books always but it was very hard to finish this book. I got bored very fast and it was a struggle to pick the book up. ( I did finish it in one day but that because I had a 3 hour train ride)
I like the concept of mindreaders and how they work for the goverment. But thats all
But I just can't understand or like the main characters, Mac is just not a interesting main character. She is just good in everything no explaining she just is. Its like she is better than everybody and she keeps saying. She just amazing without any reason?
She is just too needy and ignorant. Don't get me wrong there are moments were I enjoy Reading in her perspective but its like she is a different person on Every page. Like she cant make up her mind, one moment she is sweet and Nice and the next a crazy bossy angry girl. Like is she on her period day after day? Talk about mood swings ;)
Her boyfriend is too Nice to her (however sweet that can be) and his character is really flat there is not much to him. He had a short backstory and thats that.
The only two characters I like are Tracy and Micheal, they are interesting. I like their attitude and How they act. (I love micheal)
Overall I think its just the main character that kills it for me. I am still debating if I'll read part 3 and hope I like that better.
Normally I am not this negative but I expected a lot from these series and it really dissapionted me.
This is all my opion!! I am not bashing the author its just my opion :). (Please don't hate me)
I did not enjoy this book at all. I always finish books always but it was very hard to finish this book. I got bored very fast and it was a struggle to pick the book up. ( I did finish it in one day but that because I had a 3 hour train ride)
I like the concept of mindreaders and how they work for the goverment. But thats all
But I just can't understand or like the main characters, Mac is just not a interesting main character. She is just good in everything no explaining she just is. Its like she is better than everybody and she keeps saying. She just amazing without any reason?
She is just too needy and ignorant. Don't get me wrong there are moments were I enjoy Reading in her perspective but its like she is a different person on Every page. Like she cant make up her mind, one moment she is sweet and Nice and the next a crazy bossy angry girl. Like is she on her period day after day? Talk about mood swings ;)
Her boyfriend is too Nice to her (however sweet that can be) and his character is really flat there is not much to him. He had a short backstory and thats that.
The only two characters I like are Tracy and Micheal, they are interesting. I like their attitude and How they act. (I love micheal)
Overall I think its just the main character that kills it for me. I am still debating if I'll read part 3 and hope I like that better.
Normally I am not this negative but I expected a lot from these series and it really dissapionted me.
This is all my opion!! I am not bashing the author its just my opion :). (Please don't hate me)
January 6, 2016
Stephanie has done it yet again. I found myself unable to put the book and was completely immersed in the world Stephanie has created. Anything is possible in the mind, and Stephanie blew my mind with this book, I found myself on an emotional Rollercoaster right alongside Mac, feeling distressed, angry, helpless and determined. Once again I was shocked with the development of the story finding myself unable to predict what would happen next. I highly recommend this series and I cannot wait to read book 3
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I recieved this book for free after signing up for the authors email newsletter. I enjoy Stephanie's work and hope to purchase all of her works in the future.
June 13, 2015
Stephanie Erickson delivers another fabulous installment from The Unseen Trilogy. It is psychologically the best thriller I have ever read!
July 3, 2017
I still find most of it rather unrealistic and I'm not talking about the fact that there is a secret organization of mind-readers (actually two of those), but the whole thing with how all of the character interact with each other.
I've seen how most people complain about Mac's depression and probably it's just me flipping through this second book, which made me not really feel like it was too much. I think, considering that Maddie was someone who she'd known her whole life and been close to and after learning that she was betrayed by the only other person who happened to be her family through those years even if her relationship with Amanda wasn't a pleasing one, it was kind of okay for her to be shaken. Was it a bit exaggerated? Probably. As I said I didn't pay much attention to the majority of this book either. I was kind of hooked by the end of it. I liked Mitch's story how he was held captive and tortured in his own mind by the Shields and then when the mission went wrong and Mackenzie was prisoner in her own mind as well. Sure, I do believe the ending could be written much better but whatever. Also, when Owen, who was supposed to be in love with her and know her better than anyone, didn't sense the change in Maddie's behavior and Mitch was the one to do it (even if it was because he has experienced being held captive in his mind himself) - it just shows how simple and unrealistic their relationship is, which makes sense when they've known each other for months probably. Which reminds me... Can we please have a moment to discuss also how selfish she was and how she doesn't deserve all the love and support she gets? Like, come one, the guy would do anything to get her out of her bed and enjoy life, to help her settle in with her new training sessions and getting into the field of work and all she truly cares about is her dead friend and revenge. Honestly, she's one of the worst human-beings and female characters of all time.
However, I think this book was better than the first one. At least the ending was kind of okay and made me actually read it instead of just flipping through it, no matter that it was probably 5-10%. Yet it made me give it more than a star even though I'm still not sure it deserves two stars. Never mind, it's still a bit better than Unseen. At least there was a slightest attempt to get more deep into the characters, their relationships and all, even if we can merely seed this by the end of the book.
I've seen how most people complain about Mac's depression and probably it's just me flipping through this second book, which made me not really feel like it was too much. I think, considering that Maddie was someone who she'd known her whole life and been close to and after learning that she was betrayed by the only other person who happened to be her family through those years even if her relationship with Amanda wasn't a pleasing one, it was kind of okay for her to be shaken. Was it a bit exaggerated? Probably. As I said I didn't pay much attention to the majority of this book either. I was kind of hooked by the end of it. I liked Mitch's story how he was held captive and tortured in his own mind by the Shields and then when the mission went wrong and Mackenzie was prisoner in her own mind as well. Sure, I do believe the ending could be written much better but whatever. Also, when Owen, who was supposed to be in love with her and know her better than anyone, didn't sense the change in Maddie's behavior and Mitch was the one to do it (even if it was because he has experienced being held captive in his mind himself) - it just shows how simple and unrealistic their relationship is, which makes sense when they've known each other for months probably. Which reminds me... Can we please have a moment to discuss also how selfish she was and how she doesn't deserve all the love and support she gets? Like, come one, the guy would do anything to get her out of her bed and enjoy life, to help her settle in with her new training sessions and getting into the field of work and all she truly cares about is her dead friend and revenge. Honestly, she's one of the worst human-beings and female characters of all time.
However, I think this book was better than the first one. At least the ending was kind of okay and made me actually read it instead of just flipping through it, no matter that it was probably 5-10%. Yet it made me give it more than a star even though I'm still not sure it deserves two stars. Never mind, it's still a bit better than Unseen. At least there was a slightest attempt to get more deep into the characters, their relationships and all, even if we can merely seed this by the end of the book.
July 3, 2023
Unforgiven is the second book in the Unseen Trilogy. The first book was a slow build up but it went from 0 to 60 in a blink of an eye by the end. In this book, it was sad to see Mac change because of Maddie's murder. She completely shut down and then when she was finally getting back into the swing of things, David (her dad and boss) gives her the folder about Maddie's death. Why did he do that!?! He should have known that it wasn't a good idea to give her the names of those responsible, she was too broken and determined to get revenge. Mac just goes out and kills one of the men responsible in the most terrifying way, she has no remorse or regrets. It didn't feel like her and I wish her reaction had more feeling to it. Yes it was one of Maddie's killers but she was so against killing before. She should have at least had some confusing and intense feelings after taking a man's life. After that so much more happens, the biggest things are them uncovering a deadly substance being created, trying to get into the enemy's mind to find out more, Tracy being killed, Mac being body/mind jacked to infiltrate the Unseen headquarter on behalf of the Potestas, and the attack on Coda that Owen was able to save so many lives but it's now on a coma. Not to mention Mac just killing another person with her mind by destroying their memories as they held her mind hostage, she felt a little bad for that one because he had a family but overall she just decided that sometimes killing was needed to save others. She has changed so much and I'm not a fan of who she is becoming. I miss the music therapy graduate looking to change the world one person at a time. I'm curious to see what happens next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 14, 2021
it’s always the little SuperDramatic™️ >200pg books that are sold in trilogies that get me hooked... i don’t know why... they just do...
Mackenzie isn’t doing well with her grief ok... she has, in only a matter of two or three weeks, lost everything... her home, her family... her entire life has been a complete lie and she has no clue how to deal with it...
and because i don’t want to spoil anything that is literally ALL i can say... obviously this unfortunate situation leads to poor decision making and later redemption but in between that the pure emotion within this book...
it’s not the BEST writing in the world but i don’t really cafe about that if the content is there... and with this series the content is definitely there... the characters are engaging, the storyline flows easily... it’s an easy/fun read to say the least... particularly good for getting yourself out of a reading slump if i do say so myself...
Mackenzie isn’t doing well with her grief ok... she has, in only a matter of two or three weeks, lost everything... her home, her family... her entire life has been a complete lie and she has no clue how to deal with it...
and because i don’t want to spoil anything that is literally ALL i can say... obviously this unfortunate situation leads to poor decision making and later redemption but in between that the pure emotion within this book...
it’s not the BEST writing in the world but i don’t really cafe about that if the content is there... and with this series the content is definitely there... the characters are engaging, the storyline flows easily... it’s an easy/fun read to say the least... particularly good for getting yourself out of a reading slump if i do say so myself...
April 23, 2020
Stunning, intense perception and tense plot
Mackenzie is overwhelmed and run by her emotions: grief, despair, anger, revenge, hate, emptiness, and finally, hope, which leads to determination and hard work. Her challenges are internal and external, and her ability to handle them is severely limited until she recognizes the horrible, impending disaster. Then it takes everything she can muster to create a hopeful ending. (I'm SO looking forward to Book 3!)
Mackenzie is overwhelmed and run by her emotions: grief, despair, anger, revenge, hate, emptiness, and finally, hope, which leads to determination and hard work. Her challenges are internal and external, and her ability to handle them is severely limited until she recognizes the horrible, impending disaster. Then it takes everything she can muster to create a hopeful ending. (I'm SO looking forward to Book 3!)
September 29, 2018
2 Stars. About 3/4 way through the book, the story involving the group "Unseen" and the entire setup of the world/plot lost its "uniqueness" and simply became unbelievable. Plus, I just didn't like the MC.
December 31, 2018
Oh gosh Maddie. MADDIE!
I’m so sad and SO angry but I know these kinds of things are needed to push our characters.
Nevertheless, I am still so sad about Maddie lol
I was holding my breath and on the edge of my seat with everything in this story!
I’m so sad and SO angry but I know these kinds of things are needed to push our characters.
Nevertheless, I am still so sad about Maddie lol
I was holding my breath and on the edge of my seat with everything in this story!
April 9, 2020
How deadly can depression be?
This book pulled me in little by little. It seemed a bit dramatic at times but it set the tone. I am very interested in seeing how this whole story will end. Who will win? Will Mac be strong enough to finally break the Potestas?
This book pulled me in little by little. It seemed a bit dramatic at times but it set the tone. I am very interested in seeing how this whole story will end. Who will win? Will Mac be strong enough to finally break the Potestas?
February 4, 2024
Getting very interesting
So book two, I wasn't sure if Mac was going to go off the deal end and do some crazy things; lots of surprises, lots of twist, and can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
So book two, I wasn't sure if Mac was going to go off the deal end and do some crazy things; lots of surprises, lots of twist, and can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
March 7, 2017
Good
Started off strong , some sadness, but the ending just got to weird for me. Not sure Ill read the 3rd book.
Started off strong , some sadness, but the ending just got to weird for me. Not sure Ill read the 3rd book.
November 21, 2017
fantastic narration for a more than great story. i would tell you about what made me ugly cry, what made me laugh, and the parts that made me smile and swoon, but that would just being giving it all away. :)
August 18, 2018
Nice
Not my favorite, but a nice read, if a bit dark at times. I enjoyed the first one more. Not sure if I’ll finish the trilogy.
Not my favorite, but a nice read, if a bit dark at times. I enjoyed the first one more. Not sure if I’ll finish the trilogy.
March 23, 2020
Book 2 of 3
This book will be hard to put down and keep you on the edge of your seat
No sexual content or foul language
This book will be hard to put down and keep you on the edge of your seat
No sexual content or foul language
March 6, 2022
Another great installment, I fully appreciate seeing a characters growth the series. Rare novel bout self checks and working it into a fiction story, very refreshing.
May 31, 2022
This book was ok, I finished it and it was a decent romance read but I felt there was a bit lacking and didn't love it.
March 9, 2017
it was amazing
I really couldn't put it down
can't wait to read next one
I really couldn't put it down
can't wait to read next one
February 10, 2017
I actually have the The Unseen Trilogy but I'm reviewing each part separately.
This one gets 3.5 stars, I did like it better than the first, so rounding up to four stars.
Well, this one barely touched the sides! It's been a while since I went through a book in a day, but this was a very easy, fast read. This was much darker than the first book, focussing on themes of grief, anger and vengeance.
There was more action in this book, and we did get to learn more about some of the supporting characters, and the Potesta, enemy of the Unseen. As such, I breezed through this book as the action moved it along at a good clip. Mitchell and Tracy were probably the two most intriguing characters for me. Unfortunately, I don't really feel a particular connection with Mackenzie. Everything seems to fall into her lap, but she doesn't seem to appreciate it. She just comes across as a bit too self-absorbed for my taste, where I'd expect somewhat more empathy from someone who can read minds, especially for those people who so obviously care about her. I'm also still not entirely sure exactly what the Potesta are trying to do or why. Mackenzie got a sort of evil overlord style summary from a couple of them, but apart from them wanting power, their motives still seem somewhat opaque.
Altogether, another quick read that isn't heavy-going, which suits my frame of mind at the moment. On to the final part of the trilogy next....
This one gets 3.5 stars, I did like it better than the first, so rounding up to four stars.
Well, this one barely touched the sides! It's been a while since I went through a book in a day, but this was a very easy, fast read. This was much darker than the first book, focussing on themes of grief, anger and vengeance.
There was more action in this book, and we did get to learn more about some of the supporting characters, and the Potesta, enemy of the Unseen. As such, I breezed through this book as the action moved it along at a good clip. Mitchell and Tracy were probably the two most intriguing characters for me. Unfortunately, I don't really feel a particular connection with Mackenzie. Everything seems to fall into her lap, but she doesn't seem to appreciate it. She just comes across as a bit too self-absorbed for my taste, where I'd expect somewhat more empathy from someone who can read minds, especially for those people who so obviously care about her. I'm also still not entirely sure exactly what the Potesta are trying to do or why. Mackenzie got a sort of evil overlord style summary from a couple of them, but apart from them wanting power, their motives still seem somewhat opaque.
Altogether, another quick read that isn't heavy-going, which suits my frame of mind at the moment. On to the final part of the trilogy next....
June 10, 2015
“The important thing is to never assume something isn’t possible. It can leave you open to attack. Tracy is right. In the world of the mind, anything is possible.” (Page 118).
Mackenzie is back, sort of. She’s a shell of her former vibrant self. Maddie’s death in the first book hit her so hard, she can’t seem to recover. Her main functions now is sleeping and moping, until Owen is able to part her from her bed. She must continue training. She must help the Unseen. She must, because she’s the only one who can. Her first real mission is reconnaissance on a scientist she had researched and she finds out something that breaks her from her grief. Now she has purpose. Now she knows what she must do. Now she knows what she’s fighting against. Now she’s out for revenge.
Erickson has a way of setting the mood, making you feel Mackenzie’s depression and grief. The whole mood of the book is rather dark and will pull you down with it into the depths of Mackenzie’s despair and then up and up into the madness of her angered revenge. This is not the book to lift your mood, this is a book of raging grief and emotions that will put its mark on your own mood.
The story itself didn’t feel connected to the main plot as much as the first book did. This second book in the trilogy followed the same main plot, but it was more about Mackenzie working through her grief and the aftermath of what happened in book one more than anything new. Mac already found her romantic partner in Owen in book one. Mac already knew who her enemy was from book one: the Potestas. Mac already figured out why she was special and started working for the Unseen in book one. So where can book two go? It doesn’t have as much purpose as the Unseen, though it does advance the plot and show the ultimate destruction the Potestas are capable of and ramp up tension for book three.
The book flowed easily and the pace was quite even throughout. Erickson explores the mind and her concept of mind reading in this book more. It is interesting the ways in which mind readers can control and delve into the mind. The ‘training’ Mac went through in trying to get past the mind’s defenses was fascinating and quite imaginative.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Mackenzie is back, sort of. She’s a shell of her former vibrant self. Maddie’s death in the first book hit her so hard, she can’t seem to recover. Her main functions now is sleeping and moping, until Owen is able to part her from her bed. She must continue training. She must help the Unseen. She must, because she’s the only one who can. Her first real mission is reconnaissance on a scientist she had researched and she finds out something that breaks her from her grief. Now she has purpose. Now she knows what she must do. Now she knows what she’s fighting against. Now she’s out for revenge.
Erickson has a way of setting the mood, making you feel Mackenzie’s depression and grief. The whole mood of the book is rather dark and will pull you down with it into the depths of Mackenzie’s despair and then up and up into the madness of her angered revenge. This is not the book to lift your mood, this is a book of raging grief and emotions that will put its mark on your own mood.
The story itself didn’t feel connected to the main plot as much as the first book did. This second book in the trilogy followed the same main plot, but it was more about Mackenzie working through her grief and the aftermath of what happened in book one more than anything new. Mac already found her romantic partner in Owen in book one. Mac already knew who her enemy was from book one: the Potestas. Mac already figured out why she was special and started working for the Unseen in book one. So where can book two go? It doesn’t have as much purpose as the Unseen, though it does advance the plot and show the ultimate destruction the Potestas are capable of and ramp up tension for book three.
The book flowed easily and the pace was quite even throughout. Erickson explores the mind and her concept of mind reading in this book more. It is interesting the ways in which mind readers can control and delve into the mind. The ‘training’ Mac went through in trying to get past the mind’s defenses was fascinating and quite imaginative.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
April 1, 2016
There is no doubt that Mackenzie is a mind reader but joining the forces of the Unseen was not what she thought it would be. Now, her best friend Maddie is dead and Mackenzie fears she has made a terrible mistake by joining these people. When she finally is forced to rise from the depths of her grief to associate with reality, she finds herself given a chance to find vengeance in her best friend's tragic death. However, she is consumed and lost by her hatred for whoever did this to Maddie. Mackenzie is unsure if she can trust herself to make the right choice now that the Unseen expect her to save thousands of people. Still, they are the only thing she has left. Can she make the right choice and save the world or will she continue to be too blinded by grief to continue?
Of course, you have to read the book to find out.
As soon as I finished Unseen, I moved right onto Unforgiven. Things just kept getting better and better and I'll admit, although I enjoyed Unseen more (I never seem to like second books quite as much in any series), this book was full of more surprises. Once again, I was pulled in by the fascinating concept of mind reading, always curious at what new abilities Stephanie would give to Mackenzie.
The only thing that bothered me was the fact that Mackenzie had a kind of whiny nature in this book. Yes, I understand she was suffering from the terrible depths of inner turmoil and grief, but I wished her stricken feelings had been toned down a notch. It gave me the effect of detachment and annoyance.
Otherwise, this was a great book! Definitely worth the read! I can't wait to start the third book.
Of course, you have to read the book to find out.
As soon as I finished Unseen, I moved right onto Unforgiven. Things just kept getting better and better and I'll admit, although I enjoyed Unseen more (I never seem to like second books quite as much in any series), this book was full of more surprises. Once again, I was pulled in by the fascinating concept of mind reading, always curious at what new abilities Stephanie would give to Mackenzie.
The only thing that bothered me was the fact that Mackenzie had a kind of whiny nature in this book. Yes, I understand she was suffering from the terrible depths of inner turmoil and grief, but I wished her stricken feelings had been toned down a notch. It gave me the effect of detachment and annoyance.
Otherwise, this was a great book! Definitely worth the read! I can't wait to start the third book.
September 8, 2015
Mackenzie aka Mac is in a deep state of depression after the death of her friend and she can’t seem to pull herself out of the despair. Owen is there for her every step of the way and is being her rock even though she doesn’t know he is there. As she slowly starts to come up for air she learns the truth of how her friend dies and sets out for revenge. When she is supposed to be working her heart is still with Maddie.
On a job against the Protestas she still isn’t as focused as she needs to be and tragedy happens because her mind and heart were not working together. Realizing her mistake she sets out to make to right her wrongs and be fully involved with the good guys and she knows who they are now…. And she will be undivided!
Stephanie Erickson wrote another fabulous novel to this series. It kept me Intrigued until the very end. The characters are very likable and very real, Mac did bow under pressure but she rose up to be the super woman she is. I love it when you can see the growth of characters as they move through their new world.
Mac was so depressed in this book, totally understandable. But you could see it effecting relationships with everyone including herself. Poor Owen was the sweet, caring guy who had her back as she continually shot him down. I love Owen he’s so genuine and truly cares for Mac, I was glad when she got her act together to realize what’s important. Now she’s on board with the Unseen… And we shall see more of this fabulous story in the continuation Undivided which is a new release!
On a job against the Protestas she still isn’t as focused as she needs to be and tragedy happens because her mind and heart were not working together. Realizing her mistake she sets out to make to right her wrongs and be fully involved with the good guys and she knows who they are now…. And she will be undivided!
Stephanie Erickson wrote another fabulous novel to this series. It kept me Intrigued until the very end. The characters are very likable and very real, Mac did bow under pressure but she rose up to be the super woman she is. I love it when you can see the growth of characters as they move through their new world.
Mac was so depressed in this book, totally understandable. But you could see it effecting relationships with everyone including herself. Poor Owen was the sweet, caring guy who had her back as she continually shot him down. I love Owen he’s so genuine and truly cares for Mac, I was glad when she got her act together to realize what’s important. Now she’s on board with the Unseen… And we shall see more of this fabulous story in the continuation Undivided which is a new release!
July 21, 2015
Mackenzie Day has joined the elite and secret group of mind readers, The Unseen. However, she is still grieving over her best friend, Maddie. As she continues her training with the Unseen , Mackenzie learns that her abilities are very strong and exceed those of her trainers. She is given a job looking into the mind of a scientist that is creating toxic chemicals for the Unseen’s enemy, the Potestas. Mackenzie discovers a dangerous secret within the scientists mind, but it is her own vigilante mission that places all of the Unseen and countless members of the public in a deadly situation.
Picking up right after Unseen, Unforgiven is action-packed and emotional. Mackenzie is dealing with a tremendous amount of grief over her best friend, Maddie and she is not dealing with it well. The grief is effecting her training, her decisions and the way she responds to others entering her brain, making her vulnerable to attacks. Her training and assignments are very interesting to me and I liked seeing inside Tracy's mind and seeing her defenses and Mackenzie's way of breaking them down. I also liked Mackenzie's relationship with Owen, it didn't move too fast and it is very sweet. I really want to see where this series will go next!
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Picking up right after Unseen, Unforgiven is action-packed and emotional. Mackenzie is dealing with a tremendous amount of grief over her best friend, Maddie and she is not dealing with it well. The grief is effecting her training, her decisions and the way she responds to others entering her brain, making her vulnerable to attacks. Her training and assignments are very interesting to me and I liked seeing inside Tracy's mind and seeing her defenses and Mackenzie's way of breaking them down. I also liked Mackenzie's relationship with Owen, it didn't move too fast and it is very sweet. I really want to see where this series will go next!
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
June 12, 2015
Mackenzie is deeply depressed. She lost her best friend, Maddie, in a deadly attack. She needs to get her focus back if the Unseen are going to triumph in the battle with the Potestas. Mac is a powerful weapon who needs training to use her power. Can she get past her pain so she can accomplish her mission? Mackenzie is a memorable character. She is a worthy adversary who has a tender heart and can empathize with those who have suffered. She is driven by her need to punish those killers which leads her to act with deadly force. I wanted Mackenzie to develop a relationship with her father. I understood why she was hurt by his abandonment, but I felt that they needed each other. The secondary characters were interesting and added to the drama. I cared about these people. I wanted them to be safe. Stephanie Erickson drew me into this story with her suspenseful plot and the intense emotions of her characters. I read Unforgiven in one sitting. I couldn't put the book down. This is Book Two in the Unseen Trilogy. Just be aware that the story ends with many unanswered questions. I can't wait for the conclusion.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review. I loved Unforgiven so much that I bought a copy for my personal collection.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review. I loved Unforgiven so much that I bought a copy for my personal collection.
January 5, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My first thought was comparing this to the Star Wars movies #4,5 & 6 in how they made me feel. I loved the first book Unseen where I was introduced to Mac and the rest of the Unseen. I especially loved how Mrs. Erickson had Owen and Mac interact in thought and at points I was actually laughing. In my mind, Unseen was like the Star Wars movie, A New Hope, where I was introduced to the characters. (I saw them when they were first released in theaters.) Then in Empire Strikes Back, we see the other side come forward in the fight. This is what happens in Unforgiven, the Potestas are fighting Mac and the Unseen and Mac is developing her powers to a much stronger level. It isn't pretty to read, but every story needs that element of danger in order to give the main characters something to fight against. I'm not the type of reviewer that gives a step by step of what happens in the books because what is the point of reading the book after that? I'm chafing at the bit for Undivided to get the wrap up of Mac's adventures with the Unseen and I hope that like in Return of the Jedi that everything works out for Mac and Owen...
July 31, 2015
After I finished the first book of this trilogy, I received the second installment free for signing up for the author's newsletter. I should say here that I was going to buy it anyway so the fact that it was free was nice but not a factor in my review. I liked the second book a lot more than the first (which I had liked but found parts a bit implausible). Perhaps it is because in the second book, the scene is set and Mac is where she is with the group so there was no stretch to believe the story from that point. It was interesting to go along and watch the character evolve somewhat through her experiences and trauma. It's funny - the main character is 25 but I kept picturing her and Owen as teenagers. The books have a Young Adult feel to them and I had to keep reminding myself that Mac is a grown woman on her way to thirty. That's pretty much my only complaint in this series. It feels like Mac should be 17 rather than 25. Other than that, it's a fun read with a good plot and I'll definitely read the third installment when it's out. I'm also going to look into the author's other books because I think she's a good writer and storyteller.
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