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smithsj123's review against another edition
5.0
This new series, set in Denver, with the sisters of Mace (from Carrie Ann Ryan’s Colorado Springs series) and their friends and the Connolly brothers, has started with a heart wrenching and gripping book. This book is deep, gritty and real. It has tough topics that have been addressed with delicacy and sensitivity, whilst not glossing over the seriousness and deep impact they have.
It is a beautiful story, with amazing characters who show their difficulties, their vulnerability and the fact that they are human and make mistakes. It is also a wonderful love story between Violet and Cameron, as well as the love between sisters and friends and a family of brothers fractured by bad decisions, outside forces and neglect.
I really recommend this book, and can’t wait to read more in the series, as this is a beautiful, gritty and real storyline, with love and hope surrounding it, making it a ray of light in the dark times. Great job Carrie Ann, your sensitivity and artistry is greatly appreciated.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
It is a beautiful story, with amazing characters who show their difficulties, their vulnerability and the fact that they are human and make mistakes. It is also a wonderful love story between Violet and Cameron, as well as the love between sisters and friends and a family of brothers fractured by bad decisions, outside forces and neglect.
I really recommend this book, and can’t wait to read more in the series, as this is a beautiful, gritty and real storyline, with love and hope surrounding it, making it a ray of light in the dark times. Great job Carrie Ann, your sensitivity and artistry is greatly appreciated.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
carlac135's review against another edition
5.0
Breaking Without is the story of Violet and Cameron. This was such a well written story that tackled many difficult issues. I feel like there were two stories in this book..the story of Violet finding herself again in the face of tragedy and then the story of Violet and Cameron. The story was excellently written and the build up between Cameron and Violet was written so well. I enjoyed all the new characters you met in this book and can not wait to continue the series. It was nice to see the Montgomery’s again as well. Violet and Cameron have a very lovely story and the way the author handled them finding their way back to each other felt very natural. This was a great read and I can’t wait to read more about these circle of friends!
deanapotter's review against another edition
4.0
Breaking Without You is the emotional and deep beginning to a brand new series, Fractured Connections by Carrie Ann Ryan.
Violet Knight is living through one of the hardest events of her life. Losing her best friend has left Violet with many unanswered questions and feeling empty and numb. For the second time in her life, Violet feels as if she’s broken. On the day of the funeral she (literally) runs into the man that caused her first heartbreak. Seeing Cameron caused a flood of emotions she was unprepared for, and hits her like a bomb. Now how to pick up the pieces and move on……..
Cameron Connolly has a past that most people never to want to think about let alone imagine. He had an addict for her mother, was moved around to foster homes being separated from his brother until a wonderful couple not only open their house but their hearts changing the lives of not just one but young men’s lives. Giving them a family made deeper than blood, made on love. Cameron’s loyalty and dedication to family caused him to make s decision that intern hurt many people he loves. Now back in Denver, Cameron takes tries to fix the fractures that have cracked his life.
Cameron is amazing. Hands down. He made choices that cost him, but in reality they also show the kind of man his is. He tries so hard to rebuild the relationships that have suffered. Cameron never lost his love for Violet and that makes me smile. He’s a dedicated, loyal and so compassionate. Violet is so strong and doesn’t even realize it. Her would keeps throwing curveballs at her and she keeps getting up and going. Even though at times it may not seem like that. Heartache is just as bad as any physical pain and we see Violet going through it all. Cameron and Violet never lost their love for each other but the heart is finicky when it gets broken. Communication is always the key, and at times the keys got lost for Cameron and Violet. Their chemistry was amazing and passion was heart touching. They just had to find their way back home to each other.
Breaking Without You is unlike anything Ms. Ryan has given her readers. There is so much emotion throughout the book it’s so hard not to get lost in all the feelings. Loss is a touchy subject to begin with, then add in all the unanswered questions, the raw emotions and the guilt. That’s a emotional bomb just waiting to go off. Violet loses her best friend to suicide which puts her in a state of unknown, and I must applaud Ms. Ryan for her elegance and grace on handling the subject. The roller coaster of emotions, the bouncing between being fine and being at the end of the string. Ms.Ryan hit the nail on the head so to speak, with the beautiful way she delivers Violet grief.
Breaking Without You, the first book of the Fractured Connections series is everything I have to love for Ms. Ryan and more. Grab some tissue ladies, you just might be needing it for this one.
Violet Knight is living through one of the hardest events of her life. Losing her best friend has left Violet with many unanswered questions and feeling empty and numb. For the second time in her life, Violet feels as if she’s broken. On the day of the funeral she (literally) runs into the man that caused her first heartbreak. Seeing Cameron caused a flood of emotions she was unprepared for, and hits her like a bomb. Now how to pick up the pieces and move on……..
Cameron Connolly has a past that most people never to want to think about let alone imagine. He had an addict for her mother, was moved around to foster homes being separated from his brother until a wonderful couple not only open their house but their hearts changing the lives of not just one but young men’s lives. Giving them a family made deeper than blood, made on love. Cameron’s loyalty and dedication to family caused him to make s decision that intern hurt many people he loves. Now back in Denver, Cameron takes tries to fix the fractures that have cracked his life.
Cameron is amazing. Hands down. He made choices that cost him, but in reality they also show the kind of man his is. He tries so hard to rebuild the relationships that have suffered. Cameron never lost his love for Violet and that makes me smile. He’s a dedicated, loyal and so compassionate. Violet is so strong and doesn’t even realize it. Her would keeps throwing curveballs at her and she keeps getting up and going. Even though at times it may not seem like that. Heartache is just as bad as any physical pain and we see Violet going through it all. Cameron and Violet never lost their love for each other but the heart is finicky when it gets broken. Communication is always the key, and at times the keys got lost for Cameron and Violet. Their chemistry was amazing and passion was heart touching. They just had to find their way back home to each other.
Breaking Without You is unlike anything Ms. Ryan has given her readers. There is so much emotion throughout the book it’s so hard not to get lost in all the feelings. Loss is a touchy subject to begin with, then add in all the unanswered questions, the raw emotions and the guilt. That’s a emotional bomb just waiting to go off. Violet loses her best friend to suicide which puts her in a state of unknown, and I must applaud Ms. Ryan for her elegance and grace on handling the subject. The roller coaster of emotions, the bouncing between being fine and being at the end of the string. Ms.Ryan hit the nail on the head so to speak, with the beautiful way she delivers Violet grief.
Breaking Without You, the first book of the Fractured Connections series is everything I have to love for Ms. Ryan and more. Grab some tissue ladies, you just might be needing it for this one.
jje121579's review against another edition
5.0
This book drags us kicking and screaming through all of the “feels”.
In Breaking Without You we follow Violet’s journey through grief, trust issues, and self doubt. Her best friend just died, but she’d already had a rough couple of years. AND the guy who shattered her heart years ago is back in town. The first of this tale is so sad, but manages to keep from being depressing. Carrie’s storytelling takes us through all of Violet and Cameron’s thoughts as well as the physical aspects so I felt like I was in their shoes. Luckily these characters have deep seated family ties (if not blood family, the family you choose) that strengthen their resolve to best their circumstances. In the end I love that Hope wins out, that and sometimes we absolutely cannot stand on our own. Sometimes we have to have help to be our best selves. This thought provoking tale is well worth the read, but you might want to have some tissues handy.
In Breaking Without You we follow Violet’s journey through grief, trust issues, and self doubt. Her best friend just died, but she’d already had a rough couple of years. AND the guy who shattered her heart years ago is back in town. The first of this tale is so sad, but manages to keep from being depressing. Carrie’s storytelling takes us through all of Violet and Cameron’s thoughts as well as the physical aspects so I felt like I was in their shoes. Luckily these characters have deep seated family ties (if not blood family, the family you choose) that strengthen their resolve to best their circumstances. In the end I love that Hope wins out, that and sometimes we absolutely cannot stand on our own. Sometimes we have to have help to be our best selves. This thought provoking tale is well worth the read, but you might want to have some tissues handy.
mlcreads's review against another edition
4.0
Cameron and Violet's second chance is a romance but it also touches on heavier topics. This book is thought provoking. The issue of suicide is not an easy topic but this book covers the story of Violet loosing a close friend and wondering why, all while falling back in love with her first love, and does it with sensitivity. The characters are all relatable and it is always fun when characters from other series put in a cameo. I love the Montgomery's obsession with cheese. This is a great start to a new series and I look forward to more of the Connolly brothers.
sjb86's review against another edition
4.0
Book one Breaking Without You in Fractured Connections Series by Carrie Ann Ryan
This book starts with all the Knights sisters and Connolly’s brothers attending there friends Alison funeral after she committed suicide without a note saying why.
Cameron is an adopted Connolly like his twin brother Aiden and other adopted brother Brandon but after his adoptive mum and dad died and his birth mother called begging for help he discovers another brother called Dillion how now only 18.
Cameron tried to call his brothers to say they had a younger brother but non of his brothers answered his calls so his stopped calling so a lot of time and distance caused a massive friction between everyone.
Violet is Mace’s sister from Fallen Ink (Montgomery Ink Colorado Springs Series)
This book starts with Violets Harmony and Sienna attending there bff funeral and meeting up with the Connolly’s especially Cameron Violet’s ex.
There’s massive backstory and a lot of history between most of the characters but mostly Violet and Cameron and how they broke up but also how they develop their new relationship and not repeat old mistakes.
I really loved that this was all about relationships between brothers sisters friends and parents not too much drama and a great second chase story.
This book starts with all the Knights sisters and Connolly’s brothers attending there friends Alison funeral after she committed suicide without a note saying why.
Cameron is an adopted Connolly like his twin brother Aiden and other adopted brother Brandon but after his adoptive mum and dad died and his birth mother called begging for help he discovers another brother called Dillion how now only 18.
Cameron tried to call his brothers to say they had a younger brother but non of his brothers answered his calls so his stopped calling so a lot of time and distance caused a massive friction between everyone.
Violet is Mace’s sister from Fallen Ink (Montgomery Ink Colorado Springs Series)
This book starts with Violets Harmony and Sienna attending there bff funeral and meeting up with the Connolly’s especially Cameron Violet’s ex.
There’s massive backstory and a lot of history between most of the characters but mostly Violet and Cameron and how they broke up but also how they develop their new relationship and not repeat old mistakes.
I really loved that this was all about relationships between brothers sisters friends and parents not too much drama and a great second chase story.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 srars... So lots of drama, trauma, heartache, and healing to do for these lovers. Not a fan of the new writing in first person but I'll keep reading.
chrissy3562's review against another edition
5.0
I knew this book was going to be hard to read because of how emotional it was. The series name, Fractured Connections, described the relationship between the main characters perfectly. The book opened in such a way that I was almost tearing up, and I knew it would only grow from there. The emotions that Carrie Ann Ryan is able to convey with words blows me away. She can bring me to tears at the drop of a hat and then remind me why life is worth living in the next paragraph. Violet and Cameron's story is one that I highly recommend reading, but know that it is a deeply emotional story that will break you a little bit.
daisyloops's review against another edition
3.0
I like the concept and the ending but the beginning and various other moments were painfully slow.