Reformed is the third and final book in the Responsible Adult series and you need to read the first two books before you read it. I loved all of them but Reformed was particularly wonderful and angsty.
Micky, Flynn and Dan are settling in after their move to Wales. Dan has started a new teaching job but Micky is still staying home with Flynn trying to figure out what he wants to do. Things are not always easy going. Micky feels guilty for not working, Flynn’s health isn’t good, and Dan is a bit anxious about his new teaching job.
Going in, I knew this was going to be an angsty book but it hit me harder than I expected. I’ve now read a few series by C F White and have loved each of them in different ways. Responsible Adult is tied with The District Line for my favorite series. All of the things that Micky has to go through are heartbreaking but at the same time uplifting. I love books where one of the MCs is someone who needs redemption and that pretty much describes Micky. He changed his whole life to take care of Flynn and at times was definitely not rewarded for his efforts.
Dan is the perfect partner for Micky; he helps to balance him out and he loves Flynn like he’s his own flesh and blood. When things start to go bad between Dan and Micky both of them are at fault for not communicating with each other. They go through quite a rough patch but Micky really owns up to his issues and becomes a changed man. I can’t say enough good things about this series and this book in particular.
I have really loved listening to this series. Piers Ryman did another superb job with his performance of this book, just as he has with the first two.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.