Book Review of 'Unseen' by Traci Hunter Abramson

Happy September Bookworms!

Whew! I don't know about you, but August was a lot! The whole back to school whirlwind, a major hurricane that hit my mom in Florida, and our family pet has been very sick on top of the typical day to day chaos. I don't think I've ever been happier for a new month to break forth! Fall also happens to be one of my favorite seasons, even though the weather in Texas hasn't gotten the memo as we are still getting daily triple digit heat with no rain in sight. *sigh*

Since I am continuing to stay indoors the majority of the time to escape the heat, I have been devouring novels left and right, and they have all been so great! If August was good for one thing it had some amazing new releases in literature, including the book that I am highlighting today. Enjoy and I hope everyone has a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!♡

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Unseen by Traci Hunter Abramson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Unseen
Series: Guardian #7
Author: Traci Hunter Abramson
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: August 15, 2023
Genre: Clean Romantic Suspense

Laura’s work as a nurse practitioner has pushed her to her breaking point. A trip abroad to visit her grandmother in Honduras promises a few days of relief, but when her abuela falls ill, Laura finds herself walking the halls of a hospital once more. Still wearing her scrubs, she could easily be confused for a local healthcare worker―and it’s a mistake that happens almost immediately. After a recent shootout, the local gang needs a doctor, and they don’t ask for what they want―they take it. In a split second, Laura is captured in a deadly case of mistaken identity. The outlook is dire until a mysterious rescuer appears, launching the pair on a desperate flight to freedom.

As a member of the ultraclassified guardian program, Manuel is responsible for protecting US assets in Central America. But when a job in Honduras goes terribly wrong, his skills are pushed to the limit as he races to get Laura out of the country alive. What begins as a connection forged in a shared ordeal quickly deepens, and Manuel and Laura must learn to trust their instincts―and their hearts―if they hope to survive.

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My Review

I have been living for suspense novels lately, feeding nicely into the sense of adventure I have been craving, and Unseen hit just at the perfect time.

I am so thankful that this novel can be read as a standalone as I have not had a chance to read the rest of the novels in this series, but if they are anything like Unseen then they now have a place on my TBR list. Manuel and Laura are both admirable characters that are seriously so perfect for one another. They have an authentic feel and give so much heart to this narrative.

The choice that Manuel is faced with at the beginning of the story is one that had me shook as I started to imagine what my choice would be. Would I choose to live to die or die to live? The more I thought about it the more my mind went to the fact that we all make this choice on a daily basis, and that unhinged the avalanched of deep thoughts for me. I love when a fiction does that! I doubt that was the author’s intention, but this was my experience, and I am so thankful for it.

The reader goes on a myriad of emotions right along with the characters, which takes the suspense to even greater heights. There were times that were a bit on the slow side, but even those moments felt perfect in their timing, giving a much-needed breather from the tension.

There is a lot going on in this story, but the author does an amazing job of weaving it all together to create such a compelling read, and I enjoyed every moment.

My Rating: ★★★★

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About the Author

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year.

Connect with Traci by visiting traciabramson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will win a $20 Amazon gift card, a print copy of Unseen, and a swag pack!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 30, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 6, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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