Incredible

This was incredible, It was so dark and well written, it wasn't dark for the sake of dark it was swarm because that was how the story needed to be. An amazing book and series that was well thought out and well narrated. This was so worth a listen, but please do heed the triggers this was not for everyone.

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So Dark

I loved the dual narration of Jill Cardoza and Jim Chapel

These characters have been through so much e an amazing conclusion to this steamy, unpredictable story.
This romance, that contains triggers, This is an amazing conclusion to this steamy, unpredictable story

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The Finale!

Oh, I needed this! After the first two book, I needed to know what was going to happen to Milo and Raven! This extended epilogue gives it all to us. The understanding of dysfunctional families, emulating what they see and meddling where they are not wanted. Milo and Raven have been apart now, and I think this helped them learn and grow who they are and what they want. From past to present, we get to see the changes in all the family as they become independent. Mia is a woman now, Reid is becoming healthy, and we get a glimpse at the future of Milo and Raven. It's dark, and still addicting. I couldn't turn it off until the very end. I would love to hear Mia and Reid's stories too, as they move on and find their way. This is a fantastic, gritty, series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fun to get lost in someone else's crazy life for a while!

Jill Cardoza and Jim Chapel finish out their narration of the series and it's wonderful. They have created this world and made these characters into the people they are in my mind. I enjoyed their performances.

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Great Conclusion

This series has been dark and intense. These characters have been through so much emotional and physical trauma. I didn’t think this couple could find love amongst tragedy but this author pulled it off. I really enjoyed listening to this book and loved the epilogue.
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Great conclusion!

Drethi Anis has certainly left a lasting impression, pushing boundaries with her complex and psychologically flawed characters and twisted plots. I'm absolutely loving her and will be following her work. Essential is utterly captivating, gripping, and a phenomenal addition to the Quarantine Series. It was impossible not to become totally invested in Milo and Raven's gnarled dynamics and relationship. Milo and Raven's journey is intense, raw, emotionally charged, heart-wrenching, passionate, explosive, steamy, and utterly addictive. The trilogy has dealt with heavy subject matters, mental health, obsessive and controlling behaviours, stress caused by isolation and the pandemic, and other triggering issues. Anis's approach is to provide different points of view and perspectives and emotional and psychological impacts, which I found to be great. The ending was brilliant; I was definitely surprised and happy by the outcome. I seriously can't wait for Anis's next audiobook release.

Jill Cardoza and Jim Chapel have done an excellent job connecting their audience with the characters. They captured Raven and Milo's personalities, complex emotions, dynamics, and chemistry. Essential is a brilliant conclusion to a cleverly written trilogy and one I'm recommending.

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Great Series

This has been a great series. I enjoyed how well the story is performed and the great character development. The insights given on their past came in handy in understanding their angst. Raven and Milo have grown as a couple. I loved every minute of this series

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My heart is happy

Man, if it wasn’t for that epilogue, I would have felt incomplete. These characters went through so very much and I was distraught they would not be able to make it. The narrators were amazing and the characters were multidimensional.

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Dark Romance

Essential by Drethi Anis is a dark romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Jill Cardoza and Jim Chapel. This is the third and final book in the Quarantine series.

The book does come with a warning: "This is a DARK romance, that contains triggers, including non-consent and dubious consent scenes, outbreak, and mental health issues. Some readers might find the subject matter offensive."

This is the first series of Drethi's that I have read and it won't be my last. She did a great job wrapping up the series. I really enjoyed getting Mia, Reid, Raven, and Milo's point of view throughout this book.

Jill and Jim did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this series if you like dark romances, forbidden romances, or friends to lovers to enemies romances.


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