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nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
4.0
Although I was upset that this book should have come with a warning for a trigger that might upset some readers, once you got past that the story was great. Aimee and Remy need to get past their baggage to finally commit to each other but there are some things that are like riding through a tornado and can crush you in an instant. overall a good story with characters you cannot help but want them to get their HEA.
naughtybookaffair's review
5.0
I absolutely love these two writers together. Aimee and Remy were together somewhat. They had an understanding. But things changed. Aimee finds out something that will change both of their lives. But when Remy is in the hospital he basically tells her that he doesn't want her in his life anymore. Now Aimee is hiding a huge secret from him. Remy knows that he screwed up and knows that he wants Aimee in his life. But will he be able to do the right thing? Will he be able to fix what he screwed up? I enjoyed the storyline of Aimee and Remy. Both of these characters have their own issues in their lives and both have things to deal with. But together they make each other better. I love how Remy is with Aimee. Through everything there is just this pull for him towards her. A very heart warming wonderfully written enjoyable storyline. I highly recommend this one.
shms's review
dnf@40% I tried, I really did but this wasn't for me. I picked it up for the ow drama and even that was too obtuse to make any sense. Maybe it's becuase I hadn't read the previous books in the series. Anyhoo, the writing, the whiny mc's, lots of other stuff, so not for me.
trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review
4.0
Why It's Real is a tough read. These people go through so much in this novel; it's just a hard climb at times. I believe Remy and Aimee are genuinely good people, but there is so much emotional chaos going on I don't feel I truly get to know them. Not to say that I didn't enjoy the story, I just was overwhelmed a bit by all that was going on.
Remy is the product of a nasty childhood with awful parents. That is left him shallow and unwilling to be who he can be in relationships because he thinks he is going to be like his parents. Remy's thinking is flawed, and part of the story is Remy facing who he is and who he wants to be. He has good friends who are willing to tell him hard truths, but ultimately it is his love for Aimee that gets him to move forward.
Aimee is also the product of dysfunctional parenting. Her parenting woes, however, is the other end of the spectrum from Remy. Aimee is a bit of an overachiever. Her story is one of her learning to trust and just be. She is loved by her brother and friends, and learning to accept their affection along with believing in Remy's love is enormous for her.
With all this, various trials and tribulations abound in this novel keep the reader on a ride of emotional highs and lows. Warning: there is a lot of angst in this novel. Some enjoy all the anxiety; others may find it challenging to handle. It's all in your preference. Everyone gets their HEA, and you are smiling at the end for Remy and Aimee; it's just their path was at times agonizing. If you love your novels with emotional weight and a journey to light, this novel is for you.
Remy is the product of a nasty childhood with awful parents. That is left him shallow and unwilling to be who he can be in relationships because he thinks he is going to be like his parents. Remy's thinking is flawed, and part of the story is Remy facing who he is and who he wants to be. He has good friends who are willing to tell him hard truths, but ultimately it is his love for Aimee that gets him to move forward.
Aimee is also the product of dysfunctional parenting. Her parenting woes, however, is the other end of the spectrum from Remy. Aimee is a bit of an overachiever. Her story is one of her learning to trust and just be. She is loved by her brother and friends, and learning to accept their affection along with believing in Remy's love is enormous for her.
With all this, various trials and tribulations abound in this novel keep the reader on a ride of emotional highs and lows. Warning: there is a lot of angst in this novel. Some enjoy all the anxiety; others may find it challenging to handle. It's all in your preference. Everyone gets their HEA, and you are smiling at the end for Remy and Aimee; it's just their path was at times agonizing. If you love your novels with emotional weight and a journey to light, this novel is for you.
amberbehnke2013's review
Truly tear jerking story. I read it in one sitting and am looking forward to going back and reading book one.
bookaddict2011's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
This is my first book by either S. Moose and C.A. Harms and I have to say that it left me literally speechless. I honestly can't wait to go back and read more from these two because if they are anything like this book, then I know I am getting something that will literally split me open, tear me apart, make me question everything, and then put me back together again... only I won't be the same as I once was prior to reading it.
Why It's Real is a rollercoaster filled with so many emotions, so much angst and passion, that you don't know which way you’re going when you finish. You are sucked into the world of Aimee and Remy, feeling every single emotion. The intensity of emotion packed into this book is enough to break you open, piece by piece... tearing at you until you are left with nothing. And when you think you have nothing left to give, nothing left to feel, it puts you back together, stitch by stitch.
S. Moose and C.A. Harms have such an impact with each and every word they deliver that you will literally feel them in your soul. They mend it and put it back together, but you won't be the person you were before you read this book. You won't be that person ever again. Remy and Aimee will forever be stitched into your being, your soul.
Five stars for this rollercoaster of emotions that will have you feel like you are being shattered into pieces, not knowing if you will ever be the same again... and you won't be.
This is my first book by either S. Moose and C.A. Harms and I have to say that it left me literally speechless. I honestly can't wait to go back and read more from these two because if they are anything like this book, then I know I am getting something that will literally split me open, tear me apart, make me question everything, and then put me back together again... only I won't be the same as I once was prior to reading it.
Why It's Real is a rollercoaster filled with so many emotions, so much angst and passion, that you don't know which way you’re going when you finish. You are sucked into the world of Aimee and Remy, feeling every single emotion. The intensity of emotion packed into this book is enough to break you open, piece by piece... tearing at you until you are left with nothing. And when you think you have nothing left to give, nothing left to feel, it puts you back together, stitch by stitch.
S. Moose and C.A. Harms have such an impact with each and every word they deliver that you will literally feel them in your soul. They mend it and put it back together, but you won't be the person you were before you read this book. You won't be that person ever again. Remy and Aimee will forever be stitched into your being, your soul.
Five stars for this rollercoaster of emotions that will have you feel like you are being shattered into pieces, not knowing if you will ever be the same again... and you won't be.
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