Audiobook Review: Ricochet by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Ricochet by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Series: Addicted #1.5
Published by Audible Studios on August 1, 2013
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Erin Mallon
Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
Genres: New Adult, Romance


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As a sex addict, Lily Calloway must do the impossible. Stay celibate for 90 days.

Cravings and fantasies become her new routine, but while Loren Hale recovers from his alcohol addiction, Lily wonders if he'll realize what a monster she really is. After all, her sexual compulsions begin to rule her life the longer she stays faithful to him.

Progress. That's what Lily's striving for. But by trying to become closer to her family--people who aren't aware of her addiction--she creates larger obstacles. When she spends time with her youngest sister, she learns more about her than she ever imagined and senses an unsettling connection between Daisy and Ryke Meadows.

With Lily and Lo's dysfunctional relationship teetering and unbalanced, they will need to find a way to reconnect from miles apart. But the inability to "touch" proves to be one of the hardest tests on their road to recovery. Some love brushes the surface. Some love is deeper than skin.

Lily and Lo have three months to discover just how deep their love really goes.

I’m doing this backassward because I’ve already read the entire Addicted/Calloway Sisters series (I’m obsessed, okay?) but am only now reading this book. Ricochet bridges the gap between Addicted to You (book 1) and Addicted for Now (book 2). It spans the 90-day period that Lily and Lo are separated while Lo is in rehab for alcoholism and Lily seeks therapy for sex addiction.

There isn’t a lot of action in this book, which makes it seem on the longish side. We do get to know Daisy, Lily’s younger sister. It’s nice to have a window into her daredevil nature that comes into play in later books. Ryke reeks with disapproval of Lily, which is a shame since she’s already feeling extremely insecure. He’s a bit of a one-dimensional character here. Rose proves again what a fearsome, awesome sister she is.

The reason for Lily’s addiction to sex has been a mystery, and it’s only in the last chapter of Ricochet that we get close to the source. It’s also addressed in later books, though, so reading this book isn’t vital to enjoying the series. However, diehard fans are going to want to spend as much time with the Calloway/Hale/Meadows crew as they can.

Erin Mallon slays the narration once again. All bow to the audiobook queen.

Krista and Becca Ritchie have recommended reading the Addicted series and the Calloway Sisters series in tandem for optimum enjoyment. This way you can seamlessly follow the timeline of events. You can enjoy the series separately, but here is the suggested reading order:

1. Addicted to You (Addicted)
2. Ricochet (Addicted)
3. Addicted for Now (Addicted)
4. Kiss the Sky (Calloway Sisters)
5. Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters)
6. Thrive (Addicted)
7. Addicted After All (Addicted)
8. Fuel the Fire (Calloway Sisters)
9. Long Way Down (Calloway Sisters)

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