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novelstorian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The characters are relatable and multi-dimensional. The protagonists are both scarred by their own past experiences, but despite all that they still want to fight for a future together. The build up of the romance was a bit slow-burn but the tension and the little moments in between made the wait worth it.
The action-packed, suspenseful sub plot line was surprisingly my favourite part of the novel. The author did such a good job balancing the romance plot and the suspense plot, flawlessly weaving little bits of the suspense in way that made it bittersweet to enjoy the build up of the romance because we (the readers) know there is still something dark lingering the background. If you are looking for a smooth-sailing, contemporary romance then this book is not for you. The subplot adds so much depth and emotional to an already impactful story and there have been a few times that I could literally not put this book down.
It's a book that stays with you long after you've turned the last page, reminding us all of the shadows we carry and the light we can find in each other.
I need to read more Catherine Cowles books!!!
4 stars.
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
taylorgabs's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Kidnapping
ali_sun's review
3.75
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Sexual content
erkietheturkey's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Sexual content, Cursing, Kidnapping, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Animal cruelty, Murder, Animal death, Gun violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Torture
kristensreading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
abb_ey_normal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, and Stalking
kennedy_fontenot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Murder
herbookarchives's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Grief, Kidnapping, and Murder
daniellesharp's review
5.0
no third act break up
dual POV
Roan/Aspen
small town
running from past life
grumpy/sunshine
single mom
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Murder, and Animal death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Bullying
ashleycmms's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Gun violence