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kbairbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
A massive, heartfelt thank you to the author for giving me an arc copy in exchange for an honest review. And an even bigger thank you for being kind, patient, and accommodating when I have had an extremely hard season with my PTSD. Elements within this book were triggering and being that I was already having a difficult time it took me way longer than normal to continue reading and finish this book. That being said I had this gut feeling that wouldn’t allow me to DNF it. Please check the trigger warnings and be careful with yourself and your health.
Now buckle your seatbelts because I have things to say:
Are you kidding me?! This was absolutely incredible. A Worthy love had me laughing out loud constantly, had me HOT with certain scenes ;), ‘awww’ing out loud, and processing things like this book was my therapy. I feel the need to pay the author for these therapy services she’s giving out for almost free!! Genuinely though I am so impressed. A lot of times red flags are talked about and even thrown in there for ‘spice’ purposes. But the number of green flags I saw in this book? Beautiful. The supportive/loving female friendships, the unselfish love, the in the depth therapy, the honesty, the realness, and the reality that some people just deserve to have their whole ä$$ beat. This was an intense read but so worth while. The freedom Marisa felt to experience her sexuality was empowering, the way Asher supported her without suffocating her, the hilarity, the heart. I could go on and on about this. And I will. But first, I cannot recommend this book enough, I cannot give it enough stars. The author of this book is worthy, the characters of this book are worthy, this whole book is worthy. And I am blessed to have read it.
Now buckle your seatbelts because I have things to say:
Are you kidding me?! This was absolutely incredible. A Worthy love had me laughing out loud constantly, had me HOT with certain scenes ;), ‘awww’ing out loud, and processing things like this book was my therapy. I feel the need to pay the author for these therapy services she’s giving out for almost free!! Genuinely though I am so impressed. A lot of times red flags are talked about and even thrown in there for ‘spice’ purposes. But the number of green flags I saw in this book? Beautiful. The supportive/loving female friendships, the unselfish love, the in the depth therapy, the honesty, the realness, and the reality that some people just deserve to have their whole ä$$ beat. This was an intense read but so worth while. The freedom Marisa felt to experience her sexuality was empowering, the way Asher supported her without suffocating her, the hilarity, the heart. I could go on and on about this. And I will. But first, I cannot recommend this book enough, I cannot give it enough stars. The author of this book is worthy, the characters of this book are worthy, this whole book is worthy. And I am blessed to have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
jaz_gets_literary's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? N/A
5.0
Please read the trigger warnings listed. The author has a list at the beginning of the book which I absolutely love her for providing.
The man Marisa loves with turns out to be a manipulative compulsive liar who’s also married with kids. After a rough childhood, Asher is scared of turning out like either of his parents. It was supposed to be one night in Vegas. When one of them falls first and puts them in close proximity to each other, could it be more than just sex between them. How do you allow yourself to fall in love when you don’t feel worthy of it? How do wade through the images of your parents toxic love to realize that that you’re aren’t them and you are capable of giving/receiving real love?
A Worthy Love is the book I didn’t know I needed. I relate to Marisa so much. I have been in situations that made me think I didn’t deserve real true love. While I haven’t found my Asher the way that he spoke life into Marisa was like he was talking to me. Marisa had difficult decisions to make. Her going through the process of making said decisions and her feelings afterwards helped me heal something within myself that I though I had dealt with. While reading Marisa’s story, I realized that I hadn’t dealt with it at all and had just pushed it back in my brain to not think about it. I cried with Asher because I feel like so many adults can relate to him. So many people deal with trauma in their childhood from their parents and they live their lives in fear of turning out just like them. You are able to change that narrative just like Asher did. This book helped me in ways beyond words and I will forever be grateful for the author writing it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Grief, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and Infidelity
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