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daciane's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
2.75
I had high hopes for this book. It started so well, then progressively went down hill. I found the main characters to be somewhat draining and repetitive. When the book finally picks up after Maisie's recovery , I thought we're finally getting on track. Nope. Then Colton dies . Unsure why this was necessary for the storyline? Then Ella's grief reaction feels inadequate considering the extent of her loss. Do not read if you're hoping for a nice, happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Vomit, Medical content, Death, Sexual content, and Child death
mahoner's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Cancer
Moderate: Torture
jade_sanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Cancer
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Torture
chelle22's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Grief, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual content, and War
ruffian23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I hate you, Rebecca Yarros. ðŸ˜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
readers_sea's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
Exactly what I wanted... my entire heart and soul ripped from my body :)
This book... man, THIS BOOK!!!!
Where do I even start? What can I say?! Nothing will do this book justice. First off, I recommend going in absolute blind!!!! I did, and I felt like everything just hit harder because I had not a single clue about ANYTHING that was going to happen. Secondly, I think I may have just found a new favorite of all time book... I don't know how to move on from this. It hurt so much, but I want to read it all over again.
This book was everything. It had the romance to root for, the relationships you loved to watch grow, the pain of reality because life isn't perfect or easy, the sweet and heartwarming moments, the gut-wrenching sadness, and the addictiveness that made you want to keep reading it all day.
These characters will live in my heart forever and this book will officially live in my head rent-free. I loved every single thing about it. Every single page. That is all I can say because I don't want to say too much. Honestly, just please read it if you enjoy pain.
This book... man, THIS BOOK!!!!
Where do I even start? What can I say?! Nothing will do this book justice. First off, I recommend going in absolute blind!!!! I did, and I felt like everything just hit harder because I had not a single clue about ANYTHING that was going to happen. Secondly, I think I may have just found a new favorite of all time book... I don't know how to move on from this. It hurt so much, but I want to read it all over again.
This book was everything. It had the romance to root for, the relationships you loved to watch grow, the pain of reality because life isn't perfect or easy, the sweet and heartwarming moments, the gut-wrenching sadness, and the addictiveness that made you want to keep reading it all day.
These characters will live in my heart forever and this book will officially live in my head rent-free. I loved every single thing about it. Every single page. That is all I can say because I don't want to say too much. Honestly, just please read it if you enjoy pain.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Child death
Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and War
emmaklieve's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
2.0
***Please check the warnings if you have any triggers involving children. This book should come with trigger warnings!!!
Beckett's if fulfilling his best friend, Ryan's, last wish. In his last letter, Ryan asks Beckett to get out of the army and go to take care his sister, Ella, and her children.
I don't think I have sobbed do hard reading a book. I loved this book up until about the 90% mark (see next paragraph). This is not your typical romance, you don't get a heartwarming HEA. This book is an exploration of motherhood, of loyalty, and of bonds forged through trauma. It is a story of forgiveness and the healing power of unconditional love.
I really thought this was going to be a 5 star for me. And then the last 10% happened. I knew something big was comingwhen they were getting their HEA with 4 chapters left. In one way I was completely blindsided, but in another way I had a feeling that something would happen to Cole. But man, that scene when Beckett finds Cole at the bottom of that landslide destroyed me. It was gut wrentching, absolutely devastating. BUT here is my issue: it didn't add anying to the story and did not need to happen. Yes, tragedies happen, but this last 10% was added for shock value and I don't like that. Haven't they been through enough? Ella has literally lost her entire family and went through her daughter almost dying of cancer, only for her son to be killed off. Why? They couldn't just get their HEA? This whole part should have been cut out.
Beckett is broken, raised in the foster system, he joined the army as soon as he could. He has never known love or emotional connection until he met his best friend Ryan. That connection altered the course of his life forever. Ryan lead him to Ella, who showed him what it was like to truly be part of a loving family.
Ella has not only lost her entire family, but now her daughter is fighting for her life. She is an incredibly strong mother who puts everything into protecting her children. She has major trust issues and has never felt like she has been able to depend on anyone. That is until Beckett. These two help each other heal and support each other through their grief and trauma.
Of course I can't not mention Havoc... The best doggie ever! I loved her and her connection to all of the characters.
Tropes: found family, brothers best friend, forced proximity
Beckett's if fulfilling his best friend, Ryan's, last wish. In his last letter, Ryan asks Beckett to get out of the army and go to take care his sister, Ella, and her children.
I don't think I have sobbed do hard reading a book. I loved this book up until about the 90% mark (see next paragraph). This is not your typical romance, you don't get a heartwarming HEA. This book is an exploration of motherhood, of loyalty, and of bonds forged through trauma. It is a story of forgiveness and the healing power of unconditional love.
I really thought this was going to be a 5 star for me. And then the last 10% happened. I knew something big was coming
Beckett is broken, raised in the foster system, he joined the army as soon as he could. He has never known love or emotional connection until he met his best friend Ryan. That connection altered the course of his life forever. Ryan lead him to Ella, who showed him what it was like to truly be part of a loving family.
Ella has not only lost her entire family, but now her daughter is fighting for her life. She is an incredibly strong mother who puts everything into protecting her children. She has major trust issues and has never felt like she has been able to depend on anyone. That is until Beckett. These two help each other heal and support each other through their grief and trauma.
Of course I can't not mention Havoc... The best doggie ever! I loved her and her connection to all of the characters.
Tropes: found family, brothers best friend, forced proximity
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual content, Gun violence, Child death, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Cancer, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Torture
ssilberman's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
The last loss was totally unnecessary to the story!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Cancer
xxjessicaxx's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Child death, and Death