Unravelled

By Gena Showalter

"Since coming to Crossroads, Oklahoma, former outcast Aden Stone has been living the good life. Never mind that one of his best friends is a werewolf, his girlfriend is a vampire princess who hungers for his blood, and he's supposed to be crowned Vampire King—while still a human! Well, kind of.

With four—oops, three now—human souls living inside his head, Aden has always been ""different"" himself. These souls can time-travel, raise the dead, possess another's mind and, his least favorite these days, tell the future.

The forecast for Aden? A knife through the heart. Because a war is brewing between the creatures of the dark, and Aden is somehow at the center of it all. But he isn't about to lie down and accept his destiny without a fight.

Not when his new friends have his back, not when Victoria has risked her own future to be with him, and not when he has a reason to live for the first time in his life. . . . "

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Apr 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781408929193

Gena Showalter

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over seventy books, including the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld series, the Gods of War series, the White Rabbit Chronicles, and the Forest of Good and Evil series. She writes sizzling paranormal romance, heartwarming contemporary romance, and unputdownable young adult novels, and lives in Oklahoma City with her family and menagerie of dogs. Visit her at GenaShowalter.com.

Reviews for Unravelled

[l7e7olteano · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The overall rating for the series is 4 butterflies. I had a great time reading these books, I had fun, I got a healthy dose of smutty galore, and I was very, very glad I got a chance to read them.If I were to say what genre they’d go in, since people are always big on tags and stuff like that, I’d think these are romance with a sci-fi-ish twist, and not the other way around. There is a lot going on in each book, and there’s a whole universe weaved for them, but I feel the main element is the romance. So I’d disagree with some reviews I read up on Goodreads, that slightly bash them for not being solidly sci-fi. I don’t think they were meant to be; and I don’t think I would have liked them more if they would have been, honestly. Buuut then again I’m not a sci-fi buff, I just like the occasional sci-fi because the book was very well written and the writer is very talented, not because of that genre. Anyways…Unraveled (UN-Forgettable #2)This one came close to being my favorite of the series. I liked both Rayce and Tru, a lot, and their chemistry was awesome. I also loved the emotional tension between them, and the healing that their connection brought them both.The first part of the book seemed more fun then the second one, for some reason. Here I felt a slightly more interesting level of world-building then in the first, the whole Majj thing, and their intolerance for anything less then ‘perfect’ seemed more sci-fi (to me) then the more space-fairytale flavor the first book had. The fact that I liked both the characters of course influenced me, and this would be a full 4 butterflies rating.

[amandanan · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Maaaaybe 2.5 stars. Again, lots of rambling and things that don't matter. Read reviews of book 3 and she doesn't wrap it up. And the 4th book isn't coming out until maybe 2015? That's 4 years after book 3. Okay, I'm done.

[theyodamom · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

2.5 I am quitting at page 200. I forced myself to read the first and gave the series another chance. I just don't care about the characters. The story is good and it has a lot going on, perhaps too much there is no center. It still has that tween feel, not quite teen. Time to give up when I dread picking it up.

[elizabeth1929-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Ok, well, ummmm, after I read intertwined, I was looking forward to the next book, as I started reading this book, it got kinda boring till somewhere in the middle. I liked how Aden could tame the beasts, and I liked that this novel featured a caring guy, with souls trapped in his head, that was definitely something new and original. What I really didn't like was the ending. I was reading it at school, and when I finished I wanted to throw it on the ground, stomp all over it and cry and scream...but I didn't...
I hated that Aden no longer has the souls trapped on his head! The souls were part of Aden, he was entertaining and Caleb and Elijah were awesome. But now, he gives that up and gets Victoria's beast instead!!!!! What if now that he has a beast trapped inside, the beasts don't like him anymore, and he just turns into another normal vampire?!!!
I am begging that not to happen!!! I'm on my knees!! Look what this book is doing to me!! Maybe I should listen to others and stop reading entirely...
Ahhhhhh!!!
I hate this!!!
I not the only one right?
Tell me I'm not the only one!?
I am seriously hoping that in the next book Aden will find a way to reclaim the souls, and still be able to tame the beasts, if not, I think...I don't know...I never give up on books...

[wyvernfriend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Aden Strone has to deal with a lot of things now, he's the head of the fampire family in the area, his girlfriend wants his blood, which could make him addicted to the process and one of his friends is leaching the life-force out of the supernaturals in the area. And the voices in his head, the human souls he shares his life with, are trying to help him out.You'd think that he'd be more used to talking silently to the people in his head at this stage, particularly when the habit of talking to them out loud has landed him in a psychiatric institution more than once.He's more interested in survival right now than school and any time he tries to explain things to anyone not involved it ends up with him being on a lot of drugs.The series is interesting, a slightly different slant than normal and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[psteinke1122_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

There is a war brewing between the creatures that lurk the night and Aden is at the center of it. Unbeknownst to him, he emanates a “pull” on these creatures. A pull they can’t really fight. Meanwhile Aden is yet to be crowned the Vampire King…and the vampires are not real thrilled with a human for king. Aden still has the 3 souls in his head and the prophecy of his death is looming as well. What’s a kid to do?I really enjoyed the first book, “Intertwined”. I loved all the different paranormal characters and how they meshed. This book was more of the same. The first book seemed original, but this one felt more like “same stuff, different day”. I’m not sure what Ms. Showalter has in store for this series. If it is a planned trilogy, then this felt like filler. I think you are getting that I thought this book was OK. There were a couple of good cliffhangers which make me want to read the next book in the series. I’m just hoping it was more content, and less fluff than this one did.

[wwe_fan_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book would have gotten a 5 star had it not been for the ending. I loved most of the book, but the ending I couldn't get my head around and left me drained by the time I finished it. (no pun intended). I'm loving Riley though, he's everything you would want in a guy and more. I hope Aden does catch a break in Twisted, the guy has been to hell and back. He deserves a little happiness and peace of mind.

[sithereandread · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

UNRAVELED, by Gena Showalter, is an action-packed and romantic continuation of this paranormal series. Showalter created an amazing cast of characters in Intertwined and she turns up the volume in this sequel. In this book, we start from where Intertwined ended and from there the action did not cease. Aden was now dealing the fact that he was the newest vampire ruler, and Mary Ann was trying to figure out how to end the curse that was cast upon her. Riley and Victoria were ever-present with their respective significant others.My two gripes with this book was the length and the constant back and forth between Mary Ann and Riley. I felt the book was a little too long and it had potential to be tightened up a bit. Also, I though the relationship between Mary Ann and Riley was trying at times. She was more whiney in this book and I felt annoyed at times.But while Mary Ann and Riley were not my favorite, Aden and Victoria's relationship definitely heated up. As the new vampire ruler, Ethan had to try and please the other vampires. Their relationship was tested while Ethan was trying to help the rest of his friends, and also convince the vampires not to kill him.Another thing that I liked about this book was the deeper connection with the leftover souls in Aden's head. We got really close this time to learning more, but I was left hanging once again! These souls fascinate me and I like getting close to finding out about their stories but I would hate to lose them too, like we did with Eve. And since Intertwined Aiden has been getting better with controlling his powers to become a frightening (but awesome) superpower in this world that Showalter created.Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was full of action and romance, and I can't wait for the continuation of the series.

[pacey1927 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the first novel "Intertwined" and believed this would be a series worth following. I am not going to say I disagree with that after the first book but I have some reservations. This was a huge book with a lot going on, unfortunately it ended up being a lot of NOTHING going on. The story was a quick read for such a thick book so that in itself is quite positive. I like Aden and the different souls that take residence in his head. I liked Mary Ann a lot in the first book but I found her whiny in this one. She seemed more concerned about her werewolf boyfriend than she did with the fact that she was under a death curse. My biggest complaint is that there are so many people with so many different powers that its hard to keep track of who can do what. And it feels a little like being tricked. The rules seem to change and someone suddenly has an amazing power just when they need it. The entire story is built around this death curse. They have to find a way to get Aden to a meeting with a witches so that the death curse will be called off. The ending comes to suddenly and I was disappointed with the lack of a truly exciting climax. The friendship between the two couples (Aden and Victoria the vampire and Mary Anne and the werewolf) is sweet. I also really like Shannon, Aden's roommate. The pieces are here for something amazing. Unfortunately there are too many pieces and too many changing rules. It make a motley mess and I think it would be wise for the author to focus and maybe discard some of the many powers and plans until the books are more streamlined.

[urbanfan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I'm back in Crossroads baby! I probably shouldn't be this excited about being back with Aden and his friends, considering they do have a death curse on them, but I can't help it. I couldn't wait to get back into this fantastical fictitious world created by Showalter. There's murder, intrigue, love ... and werewolves! Who wouldn't be?Aden has found a way to be with the love of his young life, Victoria the vampire. All he had to do was kill her betrothed, the Vampire King who murdered her father, and now, BAM! Aden is Vampire King. All is fair in love and war, right? Wrong. Not only is Aden a human, (hello...vampire food), but when a vampire king chooses his queen, he has to "date" all the acceptable, eligible young" ladies" from high ranking vampire families in order to not cause an inter-vampire war. Would that settle well with you, if you were Victoria? I think not. Add to that, Aden learns that vampires carry a little extra something inside their bodies that makes them, shall we say...demonic? No, there is no happily ever after for Aden and Victoria. They will have to fight in order to stay together. Don't lose faith though, Aden is far more resourceful than I ever imagined. Despite the whole diagnosed schizophrenic thing, it might be really cool to be him with those skills. Victoria, thankfully, isn't being a spoiled brat about all the obstacles in their way. She comes up with some pretty amazing character moments herself.I have to admit this now. I have my first werewolf crush ever! Riley, Victoria's bodyguard and now Aden's, is the best werewolf character I have seen written. If you could ask for the perfect man/werewolf/pet, Riley would be it. He's loyal to no end. He's manly (his words, not mine, but I do agree.) His body is to be admired. He is smart and calculating. He demands respect without actually demanding it. I could go on, but this review isn't just about Riley (sigh.) His relationship with Mary Ann is a bit rocky, despite their obvious loyalty to each other. It seems Ms. Mary Ann has a secret of her own, one she didn't know she had. Riley is the first to figure it out after he finds her "feeding" on a witch's magic, just draining it right out of her. In Mary Ann's defense, she didn't know she was doing this, but as all young love requires tension, this puts a damper on her ability to date Riley. You see, Riley, his kind, and really all magical creatures, are sworn to kill people like Mary Ann on sight. Turns out, Mary Ann is destined to kill everyone with magical abilities, and one day will kill Riley and those he loves. I guess that would put cold water on the smoldering fire they feel for each other. But, not with my Riley. Although Mary Ann does something drastic to keep her friends safe, Riley is determined to keep Mary Ann safe and with him.Through all of this, Aden and his friends are trying to find a way to make sure the death curse put upon them by the witches will be nullified. With the help of Aden's friends and his inner voice souls, they search for answers to save their lives before it's too late. Faeries keep getting in the way, witches and goblins are lurking about, and Tucker the half demon ex-boyfriend, has returned to spy on them and report back to his master. I can't tell you the most scary part. The part about Vlad the Impaler, Victoria's supposed dead dad, being alive and wanting to take the crown back from Aden. Aden doesn't even know this yet, how could I tell you?! The cherry on top of all this bad news? Aden still knows how he is going to die and now bares the marks on his side that brings him closer to his death. He just doesn't know the when. Just sayin', he has that stress too.The ending, shall I tell you about the ending? I can't because Showalter left me clueless too! But, it's a doosey as we say in Oklahoma, I can tell you that. In agony for the next the book!Unraveled is a wonderful addition to the Intertwined series. Showalter kept the pace and intrigue going the whole time. I am so excited to see where this series is going. I have a lot of respect for Showalter's style of writing. I have no idea how she comes up with the things she does and keeps it all straight to weave such a tale. Once you think you know all there is to know about a character, out comes some other aspect you never saw coming, but definitely adds to the story. I know better than to assume I know where things will go based on usual cliches. I am going to enjoy not trying to second guess an author and just let the story ride. If I gasp, I gasp. If I cry, I cry. If I get mad at Mary Ann because she ends up with Riley, I guess I just get mad...wait, that was going a bit far and just plain silly, sorry. I am already missing Crossroads and its crazy supernatural pull. I may need to take a road trip while waiting for the next book in the series and see if I can't find this place. The characters did take a short trip to Tulsa in the book...