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dawnstrickland's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 Happy Accidents Stars!
"With You Forever" further cements my love of The Bergman Family and Chloe Liese's writing. This book like her others contains unique, complex, and lovingly familiar characters. The heartbeat of her writing showcases the beauty in humanity. Perceived flaws or weakness are simply that perceived, especially when in the presence of love. This quote is a favorite and tells you so much about the beautiful connection between Axel and Rooney:
“Just because you experience your emotions differently from other people , Axel , doesn’t mean that experience isn’t valid, or that someone can’t love you for it. With the right person, love is possible for any of us who want it.”
Now that I have gushed about the author's writing and character development, let's move on to all of the things you can look forward to in "With You Forever".
🎨Sunshine & Grump
🎨 A broody Bergman Brother and a dog
🎨Forced Proximity
🎨Chronic Illness representation
🎨Neurodiverse representation (Autism by an Own Voices Author)
🎨A Skunk Vigil
🎨Marriage of Convenience
🎨A cute, mischievous kitten
🎨Found Family
🎨The Bergmans (in all their glory)
🎨Steamy, slow burn
Axel and Rooney have a definite attraction, but both try their best to resist (futile, of course😉). As they spend time in each other's presence, they learn to read each other's body language. This leads to honest, vulnerable communication. That trust further fuels the flames of lust between them and ignites more than just their bodies. What builds between them is more than they ever expected...love.
This book made me smile and laugh and get a bit misty-eyed. So many emotions were brought to the surface. The character arcs and internal turmoil added layers of emotional depth and compassion. And the "grand gesture" was EVERYTHING! Fear was no match for love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
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