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frantically's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Read this through in one sitting because this is a story that hit so close to home for me.
Cowles shows again that she knows how to write three-dimensional victims of abuse because yes, most of the time we seem just like any other person but we're also really fucked up 🥴
Nash and Maddie are so perfect for each other and even though it's taken them literal decades to finally admit their feelings, you can tell how they've always been the other's nr.1, even when they were "just" friends.
Definitely a new comfort book 🫶🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Child abuse, Murder, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Alcoholism
lilnickie22's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Domestic abuse
crose84's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Gun violence
ariana_m's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was really sweet and wholesome!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
sydneybouwman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
madzreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
lightlessxo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcoholism
ephemeralreader's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Stalking and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gun violence
jennyreads_2022's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was another intense and emotional book that fit perfectly with the first book in this series. There was a lot of suspense and the mutual pining was pretty intense. Nash and Maddie were not a perfect couple, but they were perfect for each other.
I loved that Nash and Maddie had been friends since the moment they met in kindergarten. And while Nash was protective of Maddie, I loved that their friendship started with Maddie protecting Nash. I was routing for them from the start and there were definitely times when I just couldn’t wait for them to be honest about their feelings! Nash and his misplaced guilt and the way he felt so torn between keeping himself in check or finally just giving in. Maddie and her fear of rejection and losing the only person who’s ever been there for her, no matter what. It definitely created some tension.
There was so much swirling around Nash and Maddie. An abusive ex, an abusive father, and a stalker. The suspense was intense and there were definitely some emotional moments that were the result of their situation. I loved Nash’s love for Maddie, even when he was holding back, he just couldn’t leave her to fight alone. I also loved Maddie’s determination to get her life back and her love for Nash despite everything she’d been through.
I love the bond between the Hartley brothers. They are all so protective, of each other, their town, and anyone who is in their lives. I loved both Holt and Nash’s journey back to where they belong, and I can’t wait for Lawson and Ronan, but I’m definitely excited to see Grae get her story next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
ariannaisbooked's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I'm officially obsessed with this series, okay?! The stories are so captivating & keep me on my toes from cover to cover.
This book didn't have as much of a mystery element like Whispers of You did, but the stakes were just as high. I could really empathize with Maddie & her need to escape an abusive ex. And the way Nash treated her? Incredible. We all need someone to look out for us the way that Nash looks out for Maddie.
And their communication skills? SEXY. No miscommunication & third act breakup here!
These two have been friends since childhood & it has everything I love about the childhood friends to lovers trope. There's so much tension in the "I love them so much but there's no way they love me back like that" thought process they both go through. The way they'd both give their life to save the other just melts my heart every time.
I love how much we get to see of the side characters, especially the Hartley family! They're truly a ride or die clan & once someone's been accepted into their fold, they instantly have everyone's unyielding support.
And the audiobook narrators? They SLAYED. Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon always do a fabulous job & they just fit these characters so well!
Thank you so much to Catherine Cowles for sending me an early copy to read & review! All thoughts & opinions are my own.
This book didn't have as much of a mystery element like Whispers of You did, but the stakes were just as high. I could really empathize with Maddie & her need to escape an abusive ex. And the way Nash treated her? Incredible. We all need someone to look out for us the way that Nash looks out for Maddie.
And their communication skills? SEXY. No miscommunication & third act breakup here!
These two have been friends since childhood & it has everything I love about the childhood friends to lovers trope. There's so much tension in the "I love them so much but there's no way they love me back like that" thought process they both go through. The way they'd both give their life to save the other just melts my heart every time.
I love how much we get to see of the side characters, especially the Hartley family! They're truly a ride or die clan & once someone's been accepted into their fold, they instantly have everyone's unyielding support.
And the audiobook narrators? They SLAYED. Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon always do a fabulous job & they just fit these characters so well!
Thank you so much to Catherine Cowles for sending me an early copy to read & review! All thoughts & opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse