I’m speechless

This series has no right being this good. I really
Didn’t know what to except going into this one was I wasn’t expecting THAT. I am so invested and these audiobooks are just PERFECT!

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The series keeps getting better and better!

This series just keeps getting better and better! After the cliffhanger from Execution I was so mad at Kova, but to see him relinquish control to Adrianna so he could gain her trust shows how far he’s come. This book was well written and I devoured this book late into the night. This series is seriously addictive and there were moments that had me on the edge of my seat!

Another phenomenally narrated book by Sarah Puckett!

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Its Getting Crazy Up In Here!

Title: Release (Off Balance Series Book 3)
Tropes: Taboo Romance, Coming Of Age, Sports Romance Age Gap Romance
Author: Lucia Franco
Narrator: Sarah Puckett

Likes:
-Tension Building. That cliff hanger in the last book and then the immediate from Ria in chapters 1-5 was so intense!
-Character Growth. Seeing Ria hunker down and focus on digging deep into her talent and passion for gymnastics was a great part of the story!
-Narration. Sarah Puckett did a phenomenal job! Each character had there own unique voice (male or female) and accent. The Russian accent sounded authentic and even though I don't speak Russian that dialoged sounded so natural and not at all forced. Sarah gets 5 out of 5 stars for her narration!


Dislikes
-Kova. MAKE THAT MAN GROVEL!!!!!
-Ignoring Of the Issues. I just keep saying to myself WHERE ARE YOUR PARENTS? How does this girl keep going and going when she is clearly so ill or pregnant?? I don't understand!

Thank You to Forever and Always PR for providing a free audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Prosti

I am completely enamored with Kova and Ria's story.

Secrets, lies, heartbreak. oh so heartbreaking.

Lucia has mastered forbidden romance and I cannot wait for more!

This is becoming my life

I am so deeply invested in this story I do not know how I will ever be able to let go. The push and pull of these two and their elicit tryst have me beyond captivated. The feeling of knowing something is so wrong but feeling it to be the most right you have ever felt in your life. This series has become a part of me.

We're in it now!

I feel as the series goes on it harder to review without spoiling anything. I am enjoying listening to the audio for this series so much! I love the way that narrator does Kova's voice.

Execution ended on such a cliffhanger that had me gasping. Release starts off with such a bang and part of me was rooting for Ria for finally just doing her and sticking it to Kova. But then I would change my mind. I had no idea what direction I wanted this book to go in and I just decided I needed to go along for the ride and trust Lucia. And I loved it!

I loved seeing Kova and Ria's connection growing deeper throughout this book. If feel like they were open to being more understand with one another and why they did what they did but still being toxic as heck. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series and I pray that Ria finally puts her body first.

Heart Breaking

While my heart is breaking for Adrianna, my mind is still thinking why Kova did what he did. You see him trying really hard to get close to her again but at the same time giving her the space she needs. I want him to be redeemable, but it is hard to see that happening. Adrianna is struggling so much with depression and her health. You can feel how lonely she is with how this book is written. While she is struggling mentally you see her striving in gymnastics and getting closer to her goals. I have enjoyed this series so far but my heart needs something good to finally happen for Adrianna. She is getting so far with her gymnastics but has no true love in her life. I hope Kova can finally give that to her in the next book, My heart is needing something good to happen. Leaving off with that last bit of how her mother is the root to all evil well my mind is trying so hard to figure it out. I have loved the Narrator she did a fantastic job of making these characters come alive.

Just when I think I can’t be shocked anymore…

Deep into the off balance series and I never want to leave! Hearing how this series progresses has been amazing! I’m loving experiencing this world in audio! I’m obsessed with Kova and the chaos of this world!

Ria goes through a lot, but I still love Kova !!!

5/27/2023 - Increased my rating to 5 stars.

Rereading by listening to the audiobook for Off Balance Audio Tour. Thank you to Forever and Always PR for providing the audiobooks.

This audiobook was really easy to listen to, and I finished it in a day. The narrator does a great job being both the voice of Ria and Kova.

I enjoyed this book a lot more this time around since I am now fully team Kova. He shows how supportive and devoted he is to Ria. I love all the gymnastics and meets in this book. Lucia does such an amazing job explaining gymnastics since I really don't know a lot about it. I find it fascinating the kind of drive Ria has to the sport even though her body is obviously failing her.

Oh, and I love Kova so much!!!

Original Review 1/2023

This book really put Ria through a lot. I can be honest and say that Ria irritates me throughout most f this book, yet I also feel for her. She keeps getting calls from her doctor and ignoring them, even though her health is seriously declining. It is so frustrating since her health should be a top priority as a gymnast. I understand that she is too devoted and determined to become an Olympic champion, but how can you become one if you are so unhealthy and falling part.

This picks up after the cliffhanger in the 2nd book, and I was pissed with Kova. Although, I think it is obvious there is more going on with that situation (don't want to give anything away).

I actually really started to like Kova in this book. He is trying to earn back Ria's trust and not push past her boundaries, and I appreciate how hard that would be for the dominant Kova.

I could feel his love and devotion to Ria, and I really felt their connection in this book.

The reveal regarding Ria's health issue at the end was devastating, and I am seriously concerned.

More review to come in an Off Balance Vlog I am doing for my Youtube channel.

So good!

I loved this book! Ria and Kova owns my heart. They really go through hell and back together in these books. While I enjoyed this book, it definitely did feel like a filler book hence to the four star rating. We really get to see more of the gymnastics aspects, aswell how much Ria dedicates this sport.
And Sarah Puckett continues to blow me away with her amazing narration. Everything from chuckles to her switching perfectly between Russian and American is flawless. It’s addictive!
(Thanks again to Forever and Always PR for providing me with this audio ARC)