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So many thoughts and feelings for this book I can't tell you how many times I've thought how to put this in a meaningful review...
This is a book that'll be close to my heart ❤ it's very raw and hellbent deep for me! I love reading both Grimm and Abigail's story. Growing up with a controlled lifestyle that's beyond your control and having a harsh past, reading it will you give you chill goosebumps!
So different yet so similar all around it. I loved how much mental health was protrayed in this because it's very relatable that I truly connected with Grimm! Anxiety was played hugely on both parties that you could feel it
This is book two to the Blairewood University Series, interconnected to the first book. If you haven't read the first one, I highly recommend it because book 1 it's so good and you'd have a better understanding on who the other two main characters are, Callie and Hayden.
Yasmin and Nixon both have secrets of their own, unknown to anyone until they accidentally clash one another. Nixon was attracted to Yasmin the moment they met but she was guarded, she wouldn't allow herself fall for another player or have one close to her heart to risk it being broken again.
One thing led to another, Yasmin realized she and him may not be so different from another but the risk they're taking; kiss by kiss that was meant to be a one time deal turned into more. Are they willing to take a leap into it or will it leave another broken heart?
This was very heart-wrenching, the grief and fear mixed into it was so much I'd take precautions if you can't handle deep emotional dynamics. I felt the weight of it on my chest,the heaviness! I love how that no matter what family and loved ones will always be there for you!
I loved Yasmin's character so much, her being such a hard worker, caring for others before herself and lastly embracing herself slowly. Nixon...I got to say I knew there was something about him I was gonna love, he is selfless and carries the weight on his shoulders to be the person to hold together for. He's not the guy we (including myself) presume him to be...
I thought this was cute and abit angsty. I loved how body image was portrayed in, especially in Andy who seems to be in low self confidence about his own body but as he climbs up the latter by joining and pushing through his insecurities to get what he wants. I admire and can empathize how unsatisfied he feels in his own body. I love how funny yet very hot the four quad squad were with Andy, each had their role to help him. The slow burn chemistry Andy and Jack had going on was very...interesting especially the way they met
This was an amazing read and it eased my stress away when I needed something to fresh my mind off. I binge this yesterday in one sitting, couldn't put it down! I was so into the mystery situation with the joggers going missing and tried to crack whoever was involved! Ok I'll be honest, I was all in on the romance too....the Williams brothers were so addicting...I couldn't choose right away who I liked...Logan then Harrison, back and forth but realizing my type of men is Harrison but the love triangle in this was just so alluring! I loved loved Julianne character development. She was from being closed off and uptight, to the confidence and admirable woman. She deeply cared about her friend she barely knew and her being all detective along with these two hotties was adventurous. The dynamtics were really what pulled me in...over all everything in this book was just perfect for me!
This is a very sweet and delicate book, when I said delicate I mean it like you will feel scared for Alex or Ellie because both parties are on a thread of something coming towards the end or of something new. It's like walking on eggshells because its like you don't know what's gonna happen, Alex does something stupid or he does something right but then waiting for the shoe to drop. The romance was very sweet but heartbreaking at the same time. The plots that encountered not only with Alex but with Ellie was very unfortunate for both of them to ever have a happily ever after. I love the characters, especially Alex and Ellie.
I could relate to Alex in a way for not being the brightest and shitty timing because I'm that way too. I'm not bright but I can be smart not realizing it.
Ellie is a strong female character who stands her ground & stays true to herself. Family and tradition was highly mentioned to be the most important aspect in their lives which I love wholeheartedly!
The reason why I'm not giving it a high rating like 4 is because I had a hard time empathizing the romance with the main characters. I could understand partial of it but it was just not clicking to me, I don't find a flaw in the book whatsoever but I want to be honest with myself.
This book was just not for me but I'd highly still suggest to romance lovers, it's sweet and heartbreaking but its not sad either! Just saying your heart will be tugged maybe?
Thank you for A.S Kelly and your team for giving me this digital arc copy for an honest review!
