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allenfarm's review against another edition
3.0
Dark
This was just ok. It was very dark. No new information really, just story after story of abuse and Reyes and Charley meeting in some way.
This was just ok. It was very dark. No new information really, just story after story of abuse and Reyes and Charley meeting in some way.
roraima's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
taj's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting to see how the story has progressed over the years. And there must be a second Reyes story, right?
lilycallway's review against another edition
Utterly unnecessary but an inside of Reyes’ life, how he grow up and got in touch with Charley. TW!!!! Sexual assault, child abuse, harassment, explicit scenes.
amysofta's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting quick read before diving into book nine in this series. I missed the release date somehow and ended up buying it along with the latest book’s release. This novella takes us back to the beginning. The very beginning in fact. We get to see Reyes horrific life through his own eyes and witness the connection he shares with Charley. Now we all knew Reyes had been through some pretty awful experienced, but this book doesn’t hold any punches as we see how truly terrible life was for Reyes. Even though it would probably do nothing but piss him off you can’t help but pity him over it all.
Ms. Jones also goes into more depth some of the events from Charley’s past as well and we get to see them from a whole new angle as well. Charley has had a pretty hard time of it too. This story ends right about the ending of book number one, but it was nice to have the refresher of how they came together. My only complaint is that again it was so short. I would so love to spend more time in Reyes head.
If you are a fan of the series then I wouldn’t miss this little delve into the dark side as we learn more of how Reyes thinks and ticks.
Ms. Jones also goes into more depth some of the events from Charley’s past as well and we get to see them from a whole new angle as well. Charley has had a pretty hard time of it too. This story ends right about the ending of book number one, but it was nice to have the refresher of how they came together. My only complaint is that again it was so short. I would so love to spend more time in Reyes head.
If you are a fan of the series then I wouldn’t miss this little delve into the dark side as we learn more of how Reyes thinks and ticks.
azelius's review against another edition
4.0
My baby... My dear baby. I hated Earl but now... Oh my god. I guess for some reason my brain just didn't want to fully understand what happened to him but wow.
This story was really needed, I love to see Reyes being vulnerable.
How naive he was about some things... "I try to run away several times growing up. [...] I figure I’m old enough to be on my own at around six or seven."
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
This story was really needed, I love to see Reyes being vulnerable.
How naive he was about some things... "I try to run away several times growing up. [...] I figure I’m old enough to be on my own at around six or seven."
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
reinareads's review against another edition
4.0
This book needs to have warning sign. It was a story that needs to be told but not everyone can read this. If you know the basics/background of Reyes, and you're not comfortable about that, then please skip this book. It's ok. You're not missing anything. <3