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A review by rellimreads
Unexpected by Amy Knupp, Amy Knupp
5.0
This is the 4th and final book in Amy Knupp’s Henry Brothers series. While this can be enjoyed as a stand alone - because there's so many updates for couples from the previous books I think it’s best enjoyed after those, starting with Unraveled. Also, this review includes spoilers to earlier books.
My absolute favorite of the series. Not only does this have some of my favorite tropes/themes: age gap, nanny, small town, found family - but I adored how deeply Knupp allowed me to get to know these characters. Knox's big announcement at the end of Undone about being a previously unknown son of Henry patriarch, Simon, is huge. This begins with the fallout, good and bad, of that revelation. THEN poor Knox has a baby dropped off with nothing but a note claiming it's his.
Don't want to spoil it, but all the fun (well, for us as readers) of the completely unprepared and incompetence regarding all things baby is glorious. Enter 28yo Quincy who, despite being 14 years his junior, has years of childcare experience and innate connection with kids. I enjoyed how realistic and relatable living with a baby Juniper's age is. Balanced with the cuteness, parenting victories, and milestones, this is not a baby who conveniently disappears or never cries.
I love how Knupp weaves Knox & Quincy's romance throughout all this chaos. It makes for great pacing and a truly believable relationship. Evolving from "just physical with a time limit" to something so much more. Not only do they have to discover what they each really want in life but also how that includes the other. When they finally end up together for real - I cheered.
I love epilogues and there's two that serve as the perfect HEA for Knox & Quincy as well as wrapping up the entire series.
Narration:
The adorable onesie on this glorious book baby is the perfect narration by Carly Robins and Ryan West. Gah! I cannot say enough wonderful things about both of their performances. West's delivery for Knox evolves with him - from that overwhelmed and scared new dad to competent then confident. Robins is absolutely adorable as Quincy. Finding that balance between young and still capable. West and Robins compliment each other perfectly. Loved listening.
While I own the ebook, I did receive an advance copy of the audiobook from Home Cooked Books and am leaving an honest review.
My absolute favorite of the series. Not only does this have some of my favorite tropes/themes: age gap, nanny, small town, found family - but I adored how deeply Knupp allowed me to get to know these characters. Knox's big announcement at the end of Undone about being a previously unknown son of Henry patriarch, Simon, is huge. This begins with the fallout, good and bad, of that revelation. THEN poor Knox has a baby dropped off with nothing but a note claiming it's his.
Don't want to spoil it, but all the fun (well, for us as readers) of the completely unprepared and incompetence regarding all things baby is glorious. Enter 28yo Quincy who, despite being 14 years his junior, has years of childcare experience and innate connection with kids. I enjoyed how realistic and relatable living with a baby Juniper's age is. Balanced with the cuteness, parenting victories, and milestones, this is not a baby who conveniently disappears or never cries.
I love how Knupp weaves Knox & Quincy's romance throughout all this chaos. It makes for great pacing and a truly believable relationship. Evolving from "just physical with a time limit" to something so much more. Not only do they have to discover what they each really want in life but also how that includes the other. When they finally end up together for real - I cheered.
I love epilogues and there's two that serve as the perfect HEA for Knox & Quincy as well as wrapping up the entire series.
Narration:
The adorable onesie on this glorious book baby is the perfect narration by Carly Robins and Ryan West. Gah! I cannot say enough wonderful things about both of their performances. West's delivery for Knox evolves with him - from that overwhelmed and scared new dad to competent then confident. Robins is absolutely adorable as Quincy. Finding that balance between young and still capable. West and Robins compliment each other perfectly. Loved listening.
While I own the ebook, I did receive an advance copy of the audiobook from Home Cooked Books and am leaving an honest review.