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reading_with_2_book_lovers's review
4.0
this is a first read for me by this author and I devoured this read.
this was such an amazingly beautiful written story.
Lilly and Harry really made an amazing pair on this book.
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
this was such an amazingly beautiful written story.
Lilly and Harry really made an amazing pair on this book.
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
theestherhadassah's review
5.0
DISCLAIMER: I REQUESTED AND RECEIVED AN ARC OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS MY HONEST, VOLUNTARY REVIEW.
Holy crow. I think this is Dylan Allen's best work yet! And I know she's NOT through with writing, but I mean this in the utmost respect and admiration. Lilly's story was so emotionally heartbreaking. I literally don't know what to do with myself. And Harry! My goodness! Gimme a man like, I'll be a happy camper.
This is the second book in the last month to leave me so disoriented. And in a good way. RELEASE sucked me right in and didn't let me go. The book still has it's hold on me. What am I gonna do to get away? If I even want to get away.
Holy crow. I think this is Dylan Allen's best work yet! And I know she's NOT through with writing, but I mean this in the utmost respect and admiration. Lilly's story was so emotionally heartbreaking. I literally don't know what to do with myself. And Harry! My goodness! Gimme a man like, I'll be a happy camper.
This is the second book in the last month to leave me so disoriented. And in a good way. RELEASE sucked me right in and didn't let me go. The book still has it's hold on me. What am I gonna do to get away? If I even want to get away.
bookbruin's review
5.0
Wow. Release grabs your heart from the very first sentence and doesn't let go.
This book is raw, honest, emotional, and uplifting. There are situations that will hurt your heart and rock you to your core, but there are others that will have you laughing out loud (so loud in fact, that you will wake your sleeping spouse!) and smiling like a lovesick fool. Release is book 3 in the Symbols of love series, but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend reading the previous books though because they are amazing and characters from those books do appear in this one.
Lilly and Harry were such complex characters. There was so much emotional baggage and demons of the past weighing them down. Their struggles were so internal that even their well intentioned families couldn't see them or their pain. Yes, Lilly and Harry don't quite have a fairy tale meet cute, but it's clear from the start that their connection is unparalleled. They challenge and argue with each other, each giving as good as they get. Though some of the exchanges are quite hurtful, they're also honest and real. I was equally in love with and annoyed by Lilly and Harry at different times in the book. What I appreciate most about Dylan Allen's books though, is that she allows her characters to be human. They make mistakes. They hurt. They overcome. They forgive. They love.
Lilly and Harry's story is not an easy one. There is plenty of family drama, twists, and revelations that have you on an emotional roller coaster. It's more than a love story between 2 characters. It's also a love story between parent and child, brothers and sisters, and most importantly, of yourself. I have loved each of these sister's stories so much and cannot recommend this series enough!
ps - I am still DYING from the scene in the car following Louis and Cara's wedding! Camille was seriously THE BEST comic relief ever!
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book*
This book is raw, honest, emotional, and uplifting. There are situations that will hurt your heart and rock you to your core, but there are others that will have you laughing out loud (so loud in fact, that you will wake your sleeping spouse!) and smiling like a lovesick fool. Release is book 3 in the Symbols of love series, but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend reading the previous books though because they are amazing and characters from those books do appear in this one.
Lilly and Harry were such complex characters. There was so much emotional baggage and demons of the past weighing them down. Their struggles were so internal that even their well intentioned families couldn't see them or their pain. Yes, Lilly and Harry don't quite have a fairy tale meet cute, but it's clear from the start that their connection is unparalleled. They challenge and argue with each other, each giving as good as they get. Though some of the exchanges are quite hurtful, they're also honest and real. I was equally in love with and annoyed by Lilly and Harry at different times in the book. What I appreciate most about Dylan Allen's books though, is that she allows her characters to be human. They make mistakes. They hurt. They overcome. They forgive. They love.
Lilly and Harry's story is not an easy one. There is plenty of family drama, twists, and revelations that have you on an emotional roller coaster. It's more than a love story between 2 characters. It's also a love story between parent and child, brothers and sisters, and most importantly, of yourself. I have loved each of these sister's stories so much and cannot recommend this series enough!
ps - I am still DYING from the scene in the car following Louis and Cara's wedding! Camille was seriously THE BEST comic relief ever!
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book*
arushofemotions's review
5.0
So good
I am so glad this author took her time on this story. I'm so grateful it wasn't a quick read! She made their story so beautiful,and their entire journey was amazing. I'm going to hold their story in my heart for a while, it was so powerful. Lilly and Harry might just my favorite story if this series.
I am so glad this author took her time on this story. I'm so grateful it wasn't a quick read! She made their story so beautiful,and their entire journey was amazing. I'm going to hold their story in my heart for a while, it was so powerful. Lilly and Harry might just my favorite story if this series.
kellyg_5013's review
4.0
This is a great story of self discovery. Lily has suffered a terrible ordeal. She needs to find herself again. In the mean time she keeps herself hidden. When she meets Harry it is at just the right time and he is just the right amount of pushy to get her out of her darkness. Their love affair is so back and forth that on a couple occasions I did start to get a little annoyed. I am all for a good "will they, wont they?" story, but I really felt like there was a bit too much of that. It is a beautiful story of a woman fighting her way back to herself! And while I did get annoyed with some of the things that happened, it all lead to a place that I was glad to see them get to. Harry and Lily are absolutely a fantastic couple and I am glad that they did not completely give up on each other!
noir_books's review
5.0
This was my favourite out of all the three series. I only wish that she was the one that went to Harry instead of him coming to her. I love the story from beginning to end. The way they met, the challenges that they had to overcome. This one I was eager to finished and could not put it down. Shout out to Harry though for hanging in there an never giving up on her. He’s a real one
red_enigma_94's review
5.0
There are no words adequate enough to describe how amazing this book is! There were a myriad of emotions that overpowered me from the very first page all the way through until the end! I'm so impressed with the writing of this beautiful story.
Dylan Allen is such an incredible writer and so very talented, as I'm sure that this comes as no surprise to her many fans and followers. When a writer, such as Dylan, has the ability to tell a story in a way that pulls feelings from the very depths of your inner being, you can't help but to sit up and take notice. This allows readers to connect with the characters on a much deeper level.
There are so many parts that I highlighted throughout the reading of Release that left me absolutely breathless. This is why I was so nervous from the beginning, and had actually put off reading it for as long as I could. I was simply afraid of feeling too much. Being that I was reading an ARC, I figured I had better get brave soon and forge ahead. LOL! I'm so happy I did, because reading about Lilly and Harry left me with no regrets.
Release is sexy and sassy, beautiful and romantic, and so emotionally real, and raw. The touching story that is Lilly and Harry will forever be etched in my mind. . . and my heart.
Dylan Allen is such an incredible writer and so very talented, as I'm sure that this comes as no surprise to her many fans and followers. When a writer, such as Dylan, has the ability to tell a story in a way that pulls feelings from the very depths of your inner being, you can't help but to sit up and take notice. This allows readers to connect with the characters on a much deeper level.
There are so many parts that I highlighted throughout the reading of Release that left me absolutely breathless. This is why I was so nervous from the beginning, and had actually put off reading it for as long as I could. I was simply afraid of feeling too much. Being that I was reading an ARC, I figured I had better get brave soon and forge ahead. LOL! I'm so happy I did, because reading about Lilly and Harry left me with no regrets.
Release is sexy and sassy, beautiful and romantic, and so emotionally real, and raw. The touching story that is Lilly and Harry will forever be etched in my mind. . . and my heart.
emjayae149's review
5.0
I truly cannot recall the last time I read a book where the main characters felt such a deep, deep love for each other. Dylan Allen’s Release is a beautiful story of love. I savoured every word.
I am not going to say any more because I will either create an exhaustive list with all the reasons I love this book (my analytical side) or waxing lyrical, paragraph upon paragraph about all the feelings evoked in me while reading (my gushy side). My advice is get yourself a copy and just start reading.
I am not going to say any more because I will either create an exhaustive list with all the reasons I love this book (my analytical side) or waxing lyrical, paragraph upon paragraph about all the feelings evoked in me while reading (my gushy side). My advice is get yourself a copy and just start reading.
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