Paralleled Bond

Altered Helix, Book 3

By: Stephanie Hansen

Narrated by: Carolyn A. Lee

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

When the only option left means losing someone you love, you have no options. How could you, how could you save one person you care about, when doing so would harm another? What if they weren’t even letting you choose but choosing for you? You’d have to intervene without letting them know, right?

To be an Altered Helix and put others in danger is the new reality for Austria. Luckily someone’s there to catch her when she falls, Josh, and fall she does, in love that is. While witnessing her family being put in danger, Austria’s haunted house family grows. Now that Austria has found a way to defeat Mutant Altered Helixes after her, a dangerous stream of events occur to those around her. Just when the family has finally come together, could they be ruined?

The amazing conclusion to the Altered Helix series, Paralleled Bond displays the results when polar opposites come together for the greater good.

©2020 Stephanie Hansen (P)2023 Stephanie Hansen

It's like listening to a streaming series!

Summary –

In this epic conclusion, will Austria have to choose between her family and her love for Josh? Just when things seem to be going in one direction, calamity bullrushes Austria and she’s scrambling for answers. Her family is in jeopardy and those closest to her are in grave danger. Can she prevent what’s to come by joining forces for the greater good?


Narrator’s overall voice –

Carolyn A. Lee’s voice has character all its own and it’s a pleasure to listen to her narrate this story.


Does the narrator fit the characters?

Yes, Carolyn A. Lee fits the characters, especially the teens. She’s a gifted narrator who uses inflection to match what’s going on in the story.


Narrator’s reading style –

Carolyn A. Lee has a reading style that is immersive, but with plenty of twists and turns to keep the listener engrossed in the story.


Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Carolyn A. Lee has an inherent skill to draw a listener/reader in. She takes what is one of the most original stories I’ve ever read and makes it come alive.


Narrator’s pacing –

Her pacing is flawless and enriches the listening experience.


Audiobook flow –

She allows the audiobook to unfold naturally with plenty of dialogue, action, and romance.


What makes this audiobook unique –

Carolyn A. Lee and Stephanie Hansen partner up to bring readers/listeners one of the best YA books I’ve ever heard/read. The plot is fast-moving which adds to the exhilaration while listening. Her narration brings this epic conclusion alive, like a streaming series. Brilliant from start to finish.


Would I recommend this audiobook –

A thousand times yes!


My Rating: 5+ stars

A beautiful ending to the Altered Helix series!

A beautiful ending to the Altered Helix series! :-)
I really enjoyed the “fantasy triller” part of the story, and the romance in this last book was a joy to read. I'm just sad that it ended so quickly.