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Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey

7 reviews

bergha1998's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book felt like two Amish people falling in love. Like the had such deep feelings, but didn’t know how to speak them. And how they talked about sec and desire. The codependency plot line was very interesting to me. Not my favorite of the series, but very good.

Codependent Relationship, Both Virgins, Fighting for Love, 3 1/4 🔥

“They didn’t hit me, if that’s what you’re worried about. They just didn’t know how to raise me, so I did it myself.”

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thethingwithfeathers's review against another edition

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medium-paced

2.0

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chloelj27's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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smithrachaelynn's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This couple captured my attention in the first book. Bel is SO sweet. I just want to give him a hug. Utterly romantic story.

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thaliareads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm glad that this was the last book of the series, because for me this was the most successful of the series. I think there was a lot of leadup to Sage and Belmont's stories but it was well worth it. I think that this did provide a lot of needed backstory on Sage, and while it felt a little short I think it was otherwise well done.

I do feel like the search for Belmont's dad was sort of neglected after the buildup and then tossed in at the end, but honestly I was so invested in seeing Sage and Belmont happy together that I didn't mind.

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

5⭐️/ 4🌶️

*Slight Trigger Warning: mention of past drug use, trauma, and alcoholism

FINALLY THE BOOK I’VE BEEN DYING TO READ! BELMONT AND SAGE’S STORY! OMG! With all the built up tension that had accumulated over the past three books, it was finally Belmont and Sage’s chance in their story. With tropes like, “It’s Always Been You”, him (Belmont) being obsessed with her (Sage), heartfelt and romantic feelings, and things like him calling her his “heartbeat”! There was plenty more in this book and I was hooked!

Usually my obsession with characters is formed once I’ve read their books, and gotten to know them, but Belmont was the exception. Even before getting to his book, I was already in love with Belmont! With his quiet disposition, calm yet stoic nature, and the way he was so captivating held my attention from the moment he was first introduced in, “Too Hot To Handle”. The way that Belmont spoke wasn’t just casual, his words held significance and importance such as, the way that Belmont spoke to Sage had me swooning like I had never swooned before! The man freaking called Sage his, “heartbeat”! LIKE COME ON, THAT’S PURE ROMANCE GOLD RIGHT THERE! Within the first few pages of, “Too Beautiful To Break”, I was enamored and falling for Belmont so hard! Just goes to show how much of an affect Belmont had on me since the very beginning!

Out of all the books, I would say this book dealt with some heavy topics, and went beyond the lighthearted stuff that was previously illustrated in the other books. Both Belmont and Sage had things from their past they had to deal with. For Belmont, after his traumatic experience of falling deep in a well for four days as a kid, it affected him in many ways some of which I wasn’t even aware of until this book (Belmont used to use drugs as a teenager trying to numb himself, forget about the anxiety that constantly plagued him). For Sage, it was about coming back to her hometown to face the consequences of both her past and her parents. Sage’s parents weren’t the best of people since they were more focused on each other, and resorting to drinking themselves in a stupor. All of Sage’s life, her parents were constantly drinking, fighting, or at each other’s hips being very co-dependent on one another which, coincidentally wasn’t what Sage wanted to happen with Belmont. Although Sage cared deeply and loved Belmont, she didn’t want their relationship to become something that was similar to the kind of relationship her parents had. With all that in mind, this book revealed the hardships that both Belmont and Sage experienced, and it wasn’t an easy, lighthearted book that some would have expected (myself included). There was a bit of angst, emotional pull, sadness, and a whole lot of Sage and Belmont trying to protect one another from harm whatever way they could.

I think a big part of Sage and Belmont’s relationship was a mix of finally taking steps to acknowledging their feelings, but also trying not to fall into being co-dependent of each other. Sage and Belmont’s connection was palpable from the very beginning of the first book, and with each book, the little moments shown of how much they could put each other at ease was revealing to how much they cared for one another. I could see why Sage didn’t want to become reliant on Belmont, she wanted to remain independent and not fall into the same pattern as her parents. Even Belmont came to the realization that he relied on Sage too much to calm him down or always needing to physically hug her until his anxiety ebbed away slowly. While it wasn’t a bad thing for Sage and Belmont to find comfort in each other, they each equally knew that in order for them to potentially move forward in a romantic way, they needed to differentiate how they could be together in a healthy way.

The romance was honestly so amazing and filled with angst, and passion that set my heart rate high! Belmont and Sage’s romance was quite honestly so raw and beautiful that I enjoyed every ounce of their story. With Belmont and Sage previously just being sources of comfort for each other, in this book it not only explored them learning to find a happy, healthy relationship together, but also experiencing all the new things that had never done before, especially with each other. I found Sage and Belmont to be endearing in the way they held each other in such a high regard for one another, but also seeing that with their flaws being out in the open, they still found beauty in one another. The intimacy was purely raw and desirable that Belmont and Sage couldn’t imagine being apart! Although both were initially inexperienced in sexy, they quickly learned how to pleasure one another that set them on a higher level of passion that once only dreamed of. I absolutely loved seeing the intimacy between Belmont and Sage because, for the first time they were fully connected both physically and emotionally, and it really solidified their romantic relationship, as well as allowing their vulnerabilities to be shared. My man Belmont was all kinda of possessive, obsessed, and wanting Sage any and all times! WOO! Sage and Belmont were usually known to be quiet, but OH BOY THEY WERE NOT QUIET THIS TIME! WHOOP!

Overall, this was by far, HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE BOOK OF THE SERIES! Belmont had me in a chokehold and I love that fictional man like there’s no tomorrow. Belmont and Sage were perfection together despite the rocky start of their codependency issues. I loved the raw intimacy between Belmont and Sage that went beyond just having sex, but the absolute magnetic connection between them. With the added sprinkle of drama and a bit of danger from being back in Sage’s hometown was surprising, but added a bit of conflict to Sage and Belmont’s story. Seeing all the Clarkson siblings fully come together to help Belmont was a great moment, as well as seeing their significant others who I’ve come to adore over the course of each book. Every part of Sage and Belmont’s story was significant and beautiful. I loved the ending with all the Clarkson siblings finally getting the chance to complete their mother’s dying wish, but just like Miriam, she had something up her sleeve that held even greater meaning at to the lesson/ purpose of the whole trip she hoped they achieved. The epilogue truly highlighted the happy endings for each sibling, and for Sage and Belmont it ended on a meaningful note that had me close to tears of joy. Belmont and Sage’s story was one I had been dying to get to, and it went above and beyond my initial expectations. As a whole, I would truly recommend reading this series as it’s not just fun and romantic, but had a lot of heartfelt moments between all the Clarkson’s and their significant others. When it comes down to it though, Belmont and Sage were my absolute favorites of all time!

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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