Review: I’m actually giggling just thinking about it.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2014
Whilst I loved Unfinished Business, I really felt that Unbreakable Bonds has been superbly developed with still more depth to it, which means I loved it more than the previous one, although I wouldn’t have said that was possible.This story is absolutely rammed  with fun, happiness, anger, stupid decisions and a fair amount of rocks!! And I loved every page of it. I think this diversity is actually part of the magic that Carolyn Ridder Aspenson brings to her  books, you can be crying with laughter (hysterically i might add ) one minute but a few pages or a chapter later you will be crying in empathy with her characters. I, for one, find it hard to get my hands on books that can pull on every single heartstring and laughter muscle you have!With the backstory having already been established, there is more room in this instalment for the characters to spread their individual and collective wings. The way Angela and Jake pull together to protect their daughter after she made some suspect choices but then, after a nudge from Fran, still making her feel loved no matter what is very thoughtfully and carefully done. Josh remains a completely loveable character and I suspect he is coming into his own. Friendship is also tested here, both in skunk warfare and also in knowing when to be there for someone yet when to give them the space they need, and this was very well balanced.There are many layers to this book, and I thoroughly enjoy it because this encourages you to think.  Amongst others, the book contains  moral and parenting issues, which are of course open to individual interpretation, but it is really nice to have found a writer who comes across so eloquently and is not afraid of delving into big moral situations and the fight we all face between making the right decision or making the easy decision.The whole book is another roaring laugh and I’m actually giggling just thinking about it. One of the ways I know a book will be on my shelf for me to read over and over is when it stays with me. Not a lot pass this test but Unbreakable Bonds really made the grade so I’m thinking it will still be bringing a smile to my face for a long time. It is right on the money in oh so many ways, so get reading everyone and don’t miss out on something legendary.review by Noemie Verlan on behalf of BestChickLit.com