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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
4.25 ⭐️
This was honestly probably one of the most depressing books I have ever read. My poor Lanston. Ohmygosh I just want to give him the biggest hug in the world and I don’t even like hugs. Even in death, Lanston was still so depressed and just so sad. My heart honestly broke for him. And every time he wondered why everyone he ever cared about always ends up leaving him, my heart a little bit more. I won’t even talk about that fact that I was on the verge of tears when him and Jericho were saying bye. This book was definitely much slower than AFOOS, but I think it fit when the overall theme and made the feeling more impactful. I felt a little iffy about Ophelia’s character because I think she started off with so much potential, but then she just kept leading Lanston on. I do understand her trauma and her fear. I believe that as broken as Lanston and Ophelia were, they were able to heal each other in a way that only they understand. The epilogue was also just the absolute perfect ending.
This was honestly probably one of the most depressing books I have ever read. My poor Lanston. Ohmygosh I just want to give him the biggest hug in the world and I don’t even like hugs. Even in death, Lanston was still so depressed and just so sad. My heart honestly broke for him. And every time he wondered why everyone he ever cared about always ends up leaving him, my heart a little bit more. I won’t even talk about that fact that I was on the verge of tears when him and Jericho were saying bye. This book was definitely much slower than AFOOS, but I think it fit when the overall theme and made the feeling more impactful. I felt a little iffy about Ophelia’s character because I think she started off with so much potential, but then she just kept leading Lanston on. I do understand her trauma and her fear. I believe that as broken as Lanston and Ophelia were, they were able to heal each other in a way that only they understand. The epilogue was also just the absolute perfect ending.
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Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
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Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
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Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
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Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
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Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
Merged review:
Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
Merged review:
Where do I even start?
First I’ll say this is easily my favorite book of 2024!
I started this book and finished it in the same day.
Lanston stole my heart in Fabric of our Souls and I couldn’t wait to read his story. I was crying on the first page. Lanston’s journey to peace is filled with heartbreaking memories, painful feelings, and another beautifully broken soul. I loved Ophelia more than I expected, the way they understood each other and brought each other peace was everything I wanted for Lanston after his tragic ending in Fabric of our Souls.
The way Lanston loves his people is something rare and beautiful. Wynn and Liam are still very much a part of him in this book, and it was both heartbreaking and amazing to read about how much he loved and still loves them. Ophelia was the perfect person to return his special kind of love.
The side characters and their stories were so beautifully written and intertwined, I cried every single time someone found peace and crossed over.
Get your highlighter ready because there’s so many thoughtful and meaningful quotes in this book I wasn’t prepared for how much I loved it all.
And download the playlist from the front of the book! It made everything even more perfect!
I don’t want to spoil anything so I kept it vague but READ IT! It will break you and then stitch you back up again over and over and you’ll be thanking the author for it all in the end ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨️
*This is the spin-off to The Fabric of Our Souls; it must be read first to follow the characters in this story.*
If you haven't read book 1, read on at your own risk!!! While I try not to give away spoilers, the MMC is a spoiler to the ending of The Fabric of Our Souls.
Also, I can't stress this enough.. check the trigger warnings. Mental health is no joke and must be taken seriously. Mental health matters!!
*This is the spin-off to The Fabric of Our Souls; it must be read first to follow the characters in this story.*
If you haven't read book 1, read on at your own risk!!! While I try not to give away spoilers, the MMC is a spoiler to the ending of The Fabric of Our Souls.
Also, I can't stress this enough.. check the trigger warnings. Mental health is no joke and must be taken seriously. Mental health matters!!
ARC
Abso devastating heartbreaking. Couldn't put it down and getting a happy ending, albeit being a tough road to get there, for my favourite character from The Fabric of our Souls, is more than I could hope for.
There were points mentioned that I resonated with and feelings I know all too well.
The story is beautiful, Lanston and Ophelia's stories and growth are incredibly depicted.
Couldn't recommend enough! Absolutely in love.
Abso devastating heartbreaking. Couldn't put it down and getting a happy ending, albeit being a tough road to get there, for my favourite character from The Fabric of our Souls, is more than I could hope for.
There were points mentioned that I resonated with and feelings I know all too well.
The story is beautiful, Lanston and Ophelia's stories and growth are incredibly depicted.
Couldn't recommend enough! Absolutely in love.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was absolutely beautiful.
I wasn't sure what to expect with the second book being about Lanston but this was so beautiful. The way they got to finish their stories and come to terms with a lot of their hurt. It was beautiful
I loved the first book and resonated with the characters but this? Ophelia? There are so many parts of this book I copied into my notes. Ophelia's struggle resonated with me and reminded me of my own mental health struggles. Even Lanston's story resonated. I loved how she wrote this and how you could really feel the emotions they were going through. This book will definitely stay with me for a very long time ❤️
"I understand that the thoughts and emotions that well up within me are irrational and stupid. But they are still here existing as horribly as they always have. I just want to not think anymore. To be free of the torment of my own doing."
"Abandonment. My weakness. My forever trigger.
She left me.
I'm always the one left behind."
At least when it's a flesh wound it stays there. It doesn't sink any further than my fucking bones. But when they tell me all the reasons why I'm a terrible person or why I'm worthless, those wounds infest my soul. They burn and ache. After the initial blow then it rots. It festers and turns into poison. The first ones aren't so bad. But it spreads- it doesn't ever stop no matter what you try to kill it with."
"I'd rather they hit me.. because it's easy to hate them for it, but when they make you hate yourself- that's hard. That never goes away. It never heals. There will always be that nagging ache in the deepest parts of your heart that whisper to you that you are vile. And you don't know what to believe because you've heard it for so long. Do we not become what we're seen as?"
"How many nights did I stay awake, praying to a god I did not believe in that I would wake up the next day better? I wanted to be fixed. I wanted to be good. I wanted to stop being a disappointment to those who didn't understand the battle I was having with my brain. The chemicals, they said. The chemicals in my brain were wrong."
"Do you want to know how I died? I'll tell you. It was me. My murderer was my illness, it took me young and naive."
"I know what I did was wrong, but what if I told you I fought it really fucking hard and for a long time? What if I told you that I searched for the light but couldn't find it? Would I still be painted as a bad person? The one who only wanted attention? I didn't want attention. I just wanted to be gone. I wanted to be away from all the cruel things that made me hate myself."
"It wasn't your fault. You didn't commit a crime. You were ill and succumbed to your illness. It isn't your fault your most important organ failed and told you to crave death as a means of escape. Only fools would be angry with you. You were sick, and try as you might, you were unable to find a light. How could you blame another for falling ill to cancer or disease? Your mental illness was a disease of the mind. It was just harder for them to see. I only wish that you could've found help. That you realized you were not alone in your illness."
I wasn't sure what to expect with the second book being about Lanston but this was so beautiful. The way they got to finish their stories and come to terms with a lot of their hurt. It was beautiful
I loved the first book and resonated with the characters but this? Ophelia? There are so many parts of this book I copied into my notes. Ophelia's struggle resonated with me and reminded me of my own mental health struggles. Even Lanston's story resonated. I loved how she wrote this and how you could really feel the emotions they were going through. This book will definitely stay with me for a very long time ❤️
"I understand that the thoughts and emotions that well up within me are irrational and stupid. But they are still here existing as horribly as they always have. I just want to not think anymore. To be free of the torment of my own doing."
"Abandonment. My weakness. My forever trigger.
She left me.
I'm always the one left behind."
At least when it's a flesh wound it stays there. It doesn't sink any further than my fucking bones. But when they tell me all the reasons why I'm a terrible person or why I'm worthless, those wounds infest my soul. They burn and ache. After the initial blow then it rots. It festers and turns into poison. The first ones aren't so bad. But it spreads- it doesn't ever stop no matter what you try to kill it with."
"I'd rather they hit me.. because it's easy to hate them for it, but when they make you hate yourself- that's hard. That never goes away. It never heals. There will always be that nagging ache in the deepest parts of your heart that whisper to you that you are vile. And you don't know what to believe because you've heard it for so long. Do we not become what we're seen as?"
"How many nights did I stay awake, praying to a god I did not believe in that I would wake up the next day better? I wanted to be fixed. I wanted to be good. I wanted to stop being a disappointment to those who didn't understand the battle I was having with my brain. The chemicals, they said. The chemicals in my brain were wrong."
"Do you want to know how I died? I'll tell you. It was me. My murderer was my illness, it took me young and naive."
"I know what I did was wrong, but what if I told you I fought it really fucking hard and for a long time? What if I told you that I searched for the light but couldn't find it? Would I still be painted as a bad person? The one who only wanted attention? I didn't want attention. I just wanted to be gone. I wanted to be away from all the cruel things that made me hate myself."
"It wasn't your fault. You didn't commit a crime. You were ill and succumbed to your illness. It isn't your fault your most important organ failed and told you to crave death as a means of escape. Only fools would be angry with you. You were sick, and try as you might, you were unable to find a light. How could you blame another for falling ill to cancer or disease? Your mental illness was a disease of the mind. It was just harder for them to see. I only wish that you could've found help. That you realized you were not alone in your illness."
Beautifully written. Would have been 5 stars but Lanston truly deserved so much more. My heart aches for him.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was both bittersweet and beautifully written, showcasing Moronova’s ability to portray mental illness and internal struggles. It’s a bit of a redemption and second-chance story that I think many of us wanted for Lanston after reading The Fabric of Our Souls.
Ophelia’s belief that she was inherently flawed due to her mental illness was truly heartbreaking. I felt the darkness that constantly followed her served as a powerful metaphor for the persistent weight of internal battles, creatively capturing the experience of living with those struggles and bringing that weight to life. Moronova conveyed the idea that, even when happiness is found, those inner demons can reemerge unexpectedly. Personally, I found her depiction of this to be a strong reflection of how negativity can linger, always hovering in the background.
Then there’s Lanston. He’s the kind of character you just want to pull from the pages and hug. His journey was marked by pain and a yearning for something better, which he briefly found with Liam and Wynn—only to have it cruelly taken from him. But his second chance with Ophelia felt so earned. Their story was both tender and heart-wrenching, filled with shared pain but also healing. Together, they managed to overcome their demons and find peace. I thought this central theme of the book was handled with care and real feeling, and it kept me emotionally invested until the very last page.
That said, I couldn’t help but feel that the plot was lacking compared to The Fabric of Our Souls. While I was deeply connected to the characters, the overall story felt slow and anticlimactic at times. I found myself craving a more gripping plot to complement the emotional depth of the romance. Despite that issue, the strong writing and heartfelt character arcs kept me engaged, and I still ended up loving the book—flaws and all. I would definitely recommend this if you have already read The Fabric of Our Souls.
Ophelia’s belief that she was inherently flawed due to her mental illness was truly heartbreaking. I felt the darkness that constantly followed her served as a powerful metaphor for the persistent weight of internal battles, creatively capturing the experience of living with those struggles and bringing that weight to life. Moronova conveyed the idea that, even when happiness is found, those inner demons can reemerge unexpectedly. Personally, I found her depiction of this to be a strong reflection of how negativity can linger, always hovering in the background.
Then there’s Lanston. He’s the kind of character you just want to pull from the pages and hug. His journey was marked by pain and a yearning for something better, which he briefly found with Liam and Wynn—only to have it cruelly taken from him. But his second chance with Ophelia felt so earned. Their story was both tender and heart-wrenching, filled with shared pain but also healing. Together, they managed to overcome their demons and find peace. I thought this central theme of the book was handled with care and real feeling, and it kept me emotionally invested until the very last page.
That said, I couldn’t help but feel that the plot was lacking compared to The Fabric of Our Souls. While I was deeply connected to the characters, the overall story felt slow and anticlimactic at times. I found myself craving a more gripping plot to complement the emotional depth of the romance. Despite that issue, the strong writing and heartfelt character arcs kept me engaged, and I still ended up loving the book—flaws and all. I would definitely recommend this if you have already read The Fabric of Our Souls.