Bound Together

Bound Series, Book 1

De: Ashley N. Pearce

Narrado por: Kelsey McHugh

Years after world shattering events leading to all countries separating from each other, Camille Forester finds herself in the middle of a political game and a rebellion attempting to set the world back to how it once was. It isn’t until Camille meets Josiah that she finds a bit of hope and the possibility of change. But not everything is what it seems. Her life and world are about to get so much bigger and only she can save her world from the evil lurking in the shadows. Trusting the wrong people could be her end.

©2025 Ashley N. Pearce (P)2025 Ashley N. Pearce

Wow!!

I finished this book in two days! Which is hard to do with 3 young kids running around(one being an infant).
Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen… BAM! Nope!
I’m so glad this was an audio book! Can’t wait for the next one!

Bound Together: An immersive sci-fi romance with VIVID world-building 😍

Bound Together by Ashley N. Pearce is an immersive sci-fi romance that delivers vivid world-building, unexpected twists, and a romance that mirrors the protagonist’s own emotional journey.

Told from Camille’s first-person perspective, the story begins in a dystopian society that gradually evolves into a broader, more complex universe. We follow Camille as she navigates high-stakes missions, alien threats, and a mysterious bond that ties her to Josiah. This bond tests her loyalty and heart.

Camille starts off sharp. She’s cunning, which I enjoyed. As the story progressed, I found myself wanting more consistency in her instincts and emotional responses, especially in high-stakes moments, so there were a few parts where her reactions didn’t quite align with the intensity of the situation, and some emotional moments felt underexplored, but we do see her internal conflict deepen later in the book, and those chapters really stood out for me because of her character growth. We see her get hit with the stronger sense of responsibility.

The development of the bond itself, both its concept and its emotional weight, was one of the most intriguing aspects of the story. I absolutely loved the concept and how, along with the characters, the readers are left with the curiosity of exploring the bond for the first time.

The plot twists were fantastic. 😍 They were unexpected and well-timed.

I absolutely loved Jerod’s character development. He was written in such a beautiful three-dimensional manner that not only kept me invested but made him my personal favorite.

Now, let me talk about the world-building a bit, here. 🤩

See, these imaginative worlds exist in an author’s mind, but putting it in writing to transport the readers is brutal. As someone who loves world-building, I was awed by how well Pearce handled it. Straight from the prologue onward, Pearce’s world-building shines rich in detail. It’s easy to visualize and it's thoughtfully constructed. I appreciated the imagery immensely because she successfully painted the pictures of her universe in my head. The cultures, technologies, and landscapes are distinct and vivid, making the author’s world feel alive and easy to follow. The comparisons between different societies and technological advancements helped ground the reader in this imaginative world.

There were moments in Bound Together where the worlds, the parasites, the societies, and the romance reminded me a bit of Bauldur’s Gate 3. 😍 So, if you enjoyed the concept and story vibes of the game, you're in for a treat with Pearce's story.

Any gamers here?

No?

Okay. 👀

The epilogue was beautifully executed and left me… hanging.

My literal epilogue reaction:
😱😱😱

Bound Together was such a fun adventure, and I am now eagerly looking forward to Book II.

If you haven't read this brilliant creative work, or if you haven't added it to your TBR, you're missing out.

Just sayin.' 💁‍♀️

dystopia

Rebellion brews. Secrets rise. And trust could be fatal.

Camille’s world is crumbling under a corrupt system, and survival means staying quiet. But when she’s pulled into a resistance she never asked for and meets Josiah, everything changes.

Forced to choose between safety and freedom, love becomes the most dangerous risk of all. 🔥

This will suck you in and blow your mind...

Very unique and original story concept with interesting characters in a post WW3 America up until the diabolical plot twist that is.
Can't wait for book 2

dystopian

Absolutely love this story, great plot was not expecting the twist and betrayal, great narrative cant wait to get more of this story!