Hunger Audiobook – Unbound, Book 3

I pressed play on “Hunger Unbound, Book 3” one misty Saturday morning, curling up in my reading nook with the rain tapping quietly against the window—a perfect setting for Felix’s return to Haarwatch and the chaos that followed. As someone who loves getting lost in worlds where magic clashes with human ambition, I felt immediately swept into Nicoli Gonnella’s vision: a city unraveling under fanaticism and fear, where every shadow holds secrets and not even your own soul is safe.

Felix has always been a compelling protagonist—his grit is more than just survival; it’s a ceaseless wrestling match with his own darkness. The Primordial Maw inside him makes every choice fraught and every encounter tinged with danger. Listening to this story, I found myself reflecting on how we all carry hidden battles inside us. Maybe not as dramatic as a ticking time bomb of ancient hunger, but certainly struggles we’re desperate to keep from those who might judge us most harshly.

The tension between civilization’s fragile peace and brewing disaster kept me glued to my headphones during chores, dog walks, and late-night sessions when sleep seemed less urgent than finding out what would happen next. The arrival of the Inquisition—zealous purgers of anything unnatural—felt timely given today’s climate of suspicion and division; there’s an uneasy resonance in seeing how mistrust can unravel communities or force impossible decisions.

Gonnella blends fast-paced action with intricate political intrigue, so you’re never sure whether trust or betrayal will dominate each new chapter. Felix’s allies aren’t just companions—they’re flawed individuals navigating paranoia alongside him—and their choices matter deeply because nothing here is simple or certain. One thing I adore about LitRPGs is watching characters level up in real time (who doesn’t love seeing stat increases tied directly to big emotional moments?), but Gonnella goes further by making each victory feel earned rather than automatic.

Travis Baldree absolutely shines as narrator; his subtle shifts between voices give life to even minor characters while maintaining clarity through dense scenes of fighting or debate. He brings urgency when needed but also quiet introspection—the kind you crave when Felix contemplates sacrificing everything for hope. His performance lets the emotional weight land without overplaying it: no small feat in such a sprawling adventure.

My only mild frustration was occasionally wishing for even deeper glimpses into Haarwatch itself—the city looms large as both setting and character, but some side plots felt tantalizingly brief before giving way again to action or internal struggle. Still, maybe that breathless pacing matches Felix’s predicament: there simply isn’t enough time when fate closes in from all sides.

As “Hunger Unbound” wrapped up after nearly thirty hours (yes—I finished! And wanted more), I felt satisfied yet hungry myself for what comes next in this series. It reminded me why fantasy done right isn’t escapism—it invites us back into our world sharper-eyed for nuance and empathy amid our own uncertainty.

If you want an audiobook that marries pulse-pounding fights with genuine heart—a hero whose greatest enemy may be himself—and narration that elevates every twist along the way, then queue up “Hunger Unbound.” You’ll find yourself pondering power, sacrifice…and maybe listening past midnight too.