The Unseen

De: Ania Ahlborn

Narrado por: Ferdelle Capistrano, Michael Crouch, Caitlin Davies, Erin deWard, Curtis Michael Holland, Alejandra Reynoso, Lillie Ricciardi

A terrifying new novel from bestselling #HorrorBookTok sensation Ania Ahlborn—the acclaimed author of the modern classic Brother.

Hailed as a writer of “some of the most promising horror I’ve encountered in years” (Seanan McGuire, author of the Ghost Roads series), Ania Ahlborn delivers a novel that pushes the boundaries of horror into a new realm.

Isla Hansen, a mother reeling from a devastating loss, is beside herself when a mysteriously orphaned child appears on the outskirts of the Hansens’ secluded Colorado property. Although strange and unexplainable, the child’s presence breathes new life into Isla. But as the child settles in, Isla’s husband, Luke, and their five children notice peculiarities that hint at something far beyond the ordinary—anomalies that challenge the very fabric of reality itself. The tension within the Hansen household grows, and with it, the sense that there is something very wrong with the new kid in the house.

The Unseen is a haunting tale that walks the line between the familiar and the unknown, drawing us into a chilling narrative where reality itself feels just out of reach.

©2025 Ania Ahlborn (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

wondering when or if hubby would grow a pair, but it turned out not to matter

Book was very intense, a great storyride! Through the last coupla hours I began to wonder, 'happy ending' or 'sad' or 'ambivalent'. Just never know these days...awesome tho.

Finally

Thank you so much for this opportunity I have appreciated each & every book you’ve gifted us with!

Not for me.

It wasn't a bad book. It just wasn't for me. Maybe I misread it misunderstood something while reading the book's synopsis before making my purchase. This is more of the sci-fi genre, not so much the psychological thriller genre. Although there is definitely some psychological impact throughout. If sci-fi is your cup of tea, you'll go this down easily.

Another amazing story by Ania Ahlborn

I enjoyed this book more than I was expecting. Ahlborn’s description of Rowan is so vivid and unsettling. There were moments in the story where I felt genuine unease which doesn’t often happen to me with books. And I was NOT expecting the answer to be what it was!

Interesting shift from norm

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Anya doesn’t normally do extraterrestrial but if I had know that’s what it was, I would not have read this. I like her more eerie and creepy books. This just fell flat for me. It didn’t scare me. Just confused me. Similar to Isla. lol. Just staring off and lost. That was me reading the book.

Eh..

I hate to say it but I was kind of bored for most of it.. and it was kind of predictable. Too many loose ends. Frustrating..

meh

wouldn't have bought if I'd known it was all about aliens. wasn't scary just frustrating. the parents were unbearable and cliché. typical weak man overbearing psycho mom scenario leaving the kids vulnerable. I'm getting tired of this family dynamic trend in horror novels.I only listened all the way to end in hopes of some explanation or closure, neither were given. total waste of time

Ugh the mother is loathsome

I’ll update if I finish, but I have to walk away from this book. The mother is infuriating. I can’t because she is just the worse. Like you’re supposed to feel bad because she lost babies,but she is so just eww. Ugh. I’m so angry today and it’s just this book. I’ll try again after I recover my good mood. Performance was great. Story might be good, if we get some major vengeance. I love all of Ania Ahlborn. My first book on here over a decade ago was Seed. But there is nothing redeemable about the mother. She’s just awful.

Edited to add: it didn’t get better. She realizes she is awful, but it’s too late. I wish I hadn’t read this one.