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  • Secondhand Skin

  • A Soulbound Universe Novel
  • By: Hailey Turner
  • Narrated by: Gary Furlong
  • Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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Secondhand Skin

By: Hailey Turner
Narrated by: Gary Furlong
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Summary

Nothing says you can’t steal a heart. Keeping it though? That’s another problem.

Wade Espinoza knows a thing or two about hoards. As a dragon, he’s got plenty. What he doesn’t have is a relationship, and he swears he’s not looking for one. But when he’s sent to Boston to answer a cry for help from another pack, he’s drawn into a mess of fae bargains centered around a selkie who Wade instantly becomes obsessed with.

Riordan Maguire is struggling to keep his selkie clan out of the clutches of a fae lord who will do anything to take over their territory. Partnering with the Boston god pack means coming face-to-face with the first person he’s ever wanted to willingly give his sealskin. Too bad Wade isn’t local and is something altogether strange that Riordan isn’t sure he can trust.

Amidst a growing danger in the streets and Boston Harbor, Wade and Riordan are desperate to find a way to keep everyone safe. For bargains are dangerous things to break, but so are hearts. Wade isn’t willing to shatter either of theirs in a race against time that could see Riordan torn from him forever.

©2024 Hailey Turner (P)2024 Hailey Turner
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The story Wade deserved

I was excited when I saw snack dragon Wade was getting his own story and without a doubt it lived up to my hopes for it. Hailey Turner as always gives us the perfect blend of character focus and action focus. I love how we got to see how Wade grew from when we first met him.

Narration from Gary Furlong was spot on (as always!).

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I really enjoyed this!

4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

This was the second book I've listened to in the Soulbound Universe and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Once again the narrator, Gary Furlong, did a great job bringing the characters to life and I love the world Hailey Turner has created and will be reading the Soulbound series sometime in the future.

I loved Wade and his sassy confidence and fun nature, though he knows when to be serious and can be very focused. Riordan has a lot on his shoulders especially now his sister's selkie coat has been stolen and he and his clan are in danger. I enjoyed Wade and Riordan and their chemistry and loved watching them become mates, giving each other the trust and affection they needed.

Wade comes to Boston to help a pack and gets drawn into assisting Riordan when they figure out they have the same enemy. I enjoyed the magic, shifters and all the other aspects of this fantasy world. A lot is going on and a lot of action and I was keen to keep listening to see how it all played out.

Though I haven't yet read the Soulbound series, I did listen to Resurrection Reprise the first Soulbound Universe book in which I initially felt I was missing a lot of background story but just like in that book I was able to piece it together and enjoy the story. You would have more of an understanding of the universe and characters if you'd read the series, but I do feel this can stand alone.

A really enjoyable fantasy novel to listen to.

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Best audio ever!!

Secondhand Skin is the best thing ever!! I love that we finally get Wade’s book!! Now he is more confident and mature, his never ending supplies of snacks and his actitud makes this a fantastic story! After everything he went through he deserves someone who adores him. Wade was just amazing, the way he handles the problems around him and how he can help others and never gives up, He and Riordan together they were so sweet!! Our hungry dragon found love!! The action scenes a were so good and Gary Furlong wow!! He did an amazing job narrating this book!

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Perfect story for Wade!

Fans of the Soulbound universe have been waiting for this book since we first met Wade towards the beginning and Secondhand Skin does not disappoint!
I loved this from start to finish and it is packed with everything I love about these books and characters - action, mystery, entertainment, relationship drama, paranormal and human worlds together. Wade's personality comes across perfectly and reminds me of why we love him.
Here he meets Riordan when Wade is sent to Boston to help sort a missing pack alpha which evolves into so much more than anyone would have thought. I think Wade actually grows up a bit here as he is away from his family and has to deal with everything, though he still has their money to spend, and meeting Riordan, even under such tough circumstances, is the icing on the cake. With everything that Wade has been through, he deserves to find that one meant just for him. Riordan is facing having to give up either his sister or his selkie clan to the one trying to take over Boston but meeting Wade brings a brightness to his life that he hasn't experienced in quite a while. The young man is baffling at times, especially considering the amount of food he can pack away, but he's also charming, seemingly fearless and a truly caring person.
A fantastic paranormal urban fantasy that has highs and lows throughout, bringing two meant for each other together even though they live miles apart. Action and suspense keeps the reader/listener on their toes and it's an amazingly satisfying end to Wade's story.
I am so happy that Gary is back to narrate for this! He give's Wades character the perfect amount of snark and charm to get away with anything but still brings gravity and emotion to the important moments.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.

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Wade finds his love...at last

I am sure I won't be alone among Soulbound aficionados when I say how eagerly I have waited to see Wade get his own book and his own love. I remember when we first met Wade as a wounded captive, and I have greatly enjoyed watching him grow and develop. I have enjoyed his snark, his occasional bratty disobedience, and his endless appetite. He has been comic relief during some of the darkest Soulbound times, and - yeah - I love seeing him eat bad guys. This story is an exciting and heart-pounding adventure with some new faces, but also plenty of well-known friends and enemies. Since I have read all the related books, I can't say for sure whether this one works as a standalone, but I personally think it would be hard to get the full flavor of Wade without knowing his history from the other books. Just my opinion, YMMV. Either way, this is a fun book, and not to be missed.

The narration by Gary Furlong is superb. I am always amazed how easily those complex names roll off his tongue. Maybe he practices a lot, but it SOUNDS effortless. It makes listening a true pleasure.

I received a free copy of the audio and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

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Snacks!

this was great. lots of Wade being Wade, falling in love hard and lots of moment with the pack. it was everything I expected it to be, along with the narration, Gary is one of those narrators you know you'll get a great performance out of the story and this was no exception

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Best snack dragon ever!!!

Wade is my favorite character from the Soulbound universe and I always longed for his story. This is a slow burn with surprising twists and turns you can expect from Hailey and all the formal, dynamic and detailed writing we love.
I enjoyed the slow burn of both the relationship and the fae drama. I felt like there could be more to the story and I hope we might eventually get another Wade and Rhiodan story in the future.
Wade is the best snack dragon ever and still one of my all time favorite characters ever!!
The perfect addition to the Soulbound universe and the New York city god pack.

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Love it

Oh this book was well awaited on. I loved every minute of it. Really enjoyed seeing our boy Wade growth. It was such a beautiful read.

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Fantastic

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Fantastic world building and the characters pulled me in effortlessly.

The narrator was brilliant and I loved how he did all the difference voices. He did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.

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Excellent story for Wade

I loved Wade story, there was loads of action and it was nice to see the other characters from the Soulbound series make an appearance. Wade and Riordan were great together and I'm glad Wade got his happy ever after. Gary Furlong's narration was excellent as always.

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