Mean girl's redemption!

The Bonds We Break is the fifth instalment of The Four and terrific addition to the series. Becca Steele's character and plot development are utterly phenomenal, and with each book, the series becomes better and better. The Bonds We Break is centred on Jessa and Cassius. The journey is a perfect balance of drama, steam, suspense, danger, and growth; it kept me totally tuned in. Jessa, the mean girl we love to hate, was abducted, and the tragic event forever altered her and her life. Nothing for Jessa will ever be the same. Cassius's easy-going and protective nature become Jessa's pillar. He becomes the glue that puts the broken pieces back together. Their story is wonderfully written, heartfelt, sweet, scorching, with a gratifying ending. I never imagined Jessa redeeming herself and me feeling empathic towards her, but Steel's made it happen. From tragedy and nightmares, redemption and love arose.

Stellar narration by Kelli Tager and Gregory Salinas. Their depiction of Jessa and Cassius personalities, emotions, and connection was spot-on. I really enjoyed their performance and Steel's writing. The Bonds We Break is a must listen, one I'll highly recommend.

🎧 TheFlock, PinkFlamingo 🎧

2 people found this helpful

Cassius and Jessa!

Jessa has experience both side of the spectrum as at one point she held all the power and control and at another point she was powerless and having no control. The girl you loved to hate is no more and even though you never thought it could happen you might just emphasize with the situation she now finds herself in.

Cassius is a loyal friend but when it comes to women, he likes to keep his relationships casual and emotion free. He and Jess have a past, but it never extended beyond a superficial level but now that she needs his help they are about to realize that they never really knew each other at all.

The chemistry between is intense but it is the way that Cassius gives Jessa the strength she needs to not only deal with the threat in the present but to deal with the trauma from the past as well. The narrators were a perfect choice for the story and the characters. 🎧 Audiobook Obsession

1 person found this helpful

Good Listen

Jessa was the Queen B of her school until she was taken and now everything in her life has changed. Cassius is one of the poplar ones and now he is the only one that sees her for who she is. He brings her among his friends and they must see that she has changed because he is determined to keep her in his life.
🎧 Audiobook Obsession

1 person found this helpful

So good.

I so loved coming back to the four. I enjoyed following up with characters I didn’t care for, and have them be focused on. The dialogue was performed really well by the narrators, and really made the story stand out. This author really uses her words to make an impact on the reader.

🦩🦩 Flock Review 🦩🦩

1 person found this helpful

Five shining stars

Wow these storylines are just getting better and better with each book. An absolutely fantastic performance from both narrators they really do give you a good feel about the characters.
#PinkFlamingoProductions
#FlockReview
#AudiobooksObsessionReviewer

1 person found this helpful

Cassius & Jessa!

Can I just say that I love the Four? I enjoyed listening to Wynter and Caiden’s story and the little elements that now lead us to Cassius and Jessa! Once Jessa was kidnapped by Little Finger, her life was never the same. Nightmares plague her nights, and she just can’t get back to the mean girl we all loved to hate prior to the tragedy. Cassius sees this and though he is the comedian of the group, he is seriously taking Jessa under his wing. His protectiveness and growing feelings lead to wanting to make her whole again. But the danger isn’t over, and her safety is at risk. Will he and the others be able to keep her safe? I loved Jessa in this book. She is a true heroine as she faces her fears and finds her new normal. Cassius proves to be a man we all want. He is protective and loving. The steamy scenes are passion filled and the suspense scenes thrilling. It’s a great addition to the Kings of Alstone College. Becca Steele has another winner!

Narrated by the talents of Gregory Salinas and Kelli Tager, we are treated to all the voices we know as The Four and the characters we love. I was so happy to see these two continuing the series, keeping the voices consistent and as we know them. Salinas has a fabulous English accent and brings all the alpha qualities to Cassius. Tager too nails the English accent as Jessa and pulls us into all the emotional turmoil she feels. It’s a fantastic team and wonderful listen.

1 person found this helpful

Cass 😍

Jessa wasn’t a nice person in the previous books but in this book you can’t help but feel for her . After she got kidnapped due to being mistaken for Winter she’s been struggling to cope with everything. When she gets a letter from her kidnapper Cassius insists she comes and stays with The Four. Even though she isn’t liked by the rest of The Four they come to a understanding and tell her they are with her and will help her anyway they can. The chemistry between Cass and Jessa begins to change to where they both pull away from each other rather than admit their feelings. I really enjoyed this book and it’s nice to see Cass being tamed and accepting he’s a one woman guy after all.
audiobookobssession, pinkflamingoproductions

1 person found this helpful

Cassius!!!

Ahhh I loved this story so much! Cassius has always been my favorite and I loved getting inside his head. So many laughs, but also intense moments & Cass was perfect.
I love this whole crew.

Mature New Adult Romance

The Bonds We Break by Becca Steele is a mature new adult romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Kelli Tager and Gregory Salinas.

This is the fifth book in The Four Series and can be read as a standalone. However, I would recommend reading the previous books since the stories are interconnected.

I absolutely love Becca’s books! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Cassius and Jessa. Their relationship is a bit messy, but they are perfect for each other. I loved that we got both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for Zayde's book to be announced!

Kelli and Gregory did an amazing job on the narration! I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like new adult romances or romantic suspense.


The Flock Team
Audiobook Obsession Reviewer

Cassius and Jessa

While The Four has been a captivating series and one that I would highly recommend, The Bonds We Break is probably my least favorite so far, probably because Jessa has not been very nice in the previous books. I did feel bad for her in this book, though, because of the trauma she had been through and how she was struggling to overcome it. By the end, I liked her and was happy that her and Cassius got their HEA. Kelli Tager and Gregory Salinas both did an excellent job bringing this story to life.
🎧Pink Flamingo Productions, The Flock Reviewer