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selovoy's review against another edition
4.0
great read
Gut wrenching, but a beautiful written story. It was a breath of fresh air to my usually dark choices in reading. Highly recommend.
Gut wrenching, but a beautiful written story. It was a breath of fresh air to my usually dark choices in reading. Highly recommend.
_holliereads_'s review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ddsunflowers's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Kidnapping, Self harm, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Car accident
beckyrendon's review
5.0
Breathe. Just breathe.
There are so many emotionally crippling, heart wrenching, soul stealing moments in this duet. It's hard to guard your heart and honestly, it would probably only make it worse. Between the drama, the horror, and the painfully tense situations, there are laughs, smiles, and smirks. There are happy tears and soul warming moments.
This duet is...It just IS. Some books take you on an adventure. Some books give you new friends. Some give you a place to run and hide. Other books just make a place in your heart that can't be taken- it leaves not just warm fuzzies...but a tattoo reminder of all it was, is, and will continue to be.
This duet is all of the above. The very talented author is incapable of keeping the feels out of a book. Each and everyone I've read has made me love her style even more. If there is only one thing you get out of this review, it's that every story she takes on- seems to be the only story.
As a voracious reader, I generally read fast and whole heartedly. But it is rare for books to consume me. Each one of Ms. Martinez' books has done just that. There's no...oh this reminds me, no stopping to check emails, no. I am wholly invested and distracted by the world she creates. She is my favorite kind of author.
Back to the Brightest Sunset though:
You know from The Darkest Sunrise that the emotion is intense. You know the crazy situation. You think you know the characters.
Book Two, The Brightest Sunset, is a death. The death of all your wishes, dreams, "knows", but most of all the death of innocence. You no longer are innocent in what has happened. You will forge new wishes, hopes, and dreams.
While you do, dream a little dream for me...
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
There are so many emotionally crippling, heart wrenching, soul stealing moments in this duet. It's hard to guard your heart and honestly, it would probably only make it worse. Between the drama, the horror, and the painfully tense situations, there are laughs, smiles, and smirks. There are happy tears and soul warming moments.
This duet is...It just IS. Some books take you on an adventure. Some books give you new friends. Some give you a place to run and hide. Other books just make a place in your heart that can't be taken- it leaves not just warm fuzzies...but a tattoo reminder of all it was, is, and will continue to be.
This duet is all of the above. The very talented author is incapable of keeping the feels out of a book. Each and everyone I've read has made me love her style even more. If there is only one thing you get out of this review, it's that every story she takes on- seems to be the only story.
As a voracious reader, I generally read fast and whole heartedly. But it is rare for books to consume me. Each one of Ms. Martinez' books has done just that. There's no...oh this reminds me, no stopping to check emails, no. I am wholly invested and distracted by the world she creates. She is my favorite kind of author.
Back to the Brightest Sunset though:
You know from The Darkest Sunrise that the emotion is intense. You know the crazy situation. You think you know the characters.
Book Two, The Brightest Sunset, is a death. The death of all your wishes, dreams, "knows", but most of all the death of innocence. You no longer are innocent in what has happened. You will forge new wishes, hopes, and dreams.
While you do, dream a little dream for me...
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
rcrg's review
5.0
Amazing
This book is the 2nd book in a duet and it is amazing! I laughed, cried, screamed and felt every emotion possible. I can't explain with mere words how much I want everyone to READ both these books! I loved The Brightest Sunset...
This book is the 2nd book in a duet and it is amazing! I laughed, cried, screamed and felt every emotion possible. I can't explain with mere words how much I want everyone to READ both these books! I loved The Brightest Sunset...
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
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As soon as I had finished The Darkest Sunrise by Aly Martinez, I couldn't wait to get The Brightest Sunset. This duet needs to be read in order, so make sure to start at the beginning. I also recommend going into this series blind, don't try to find spoilers as this one is best just experienced. Aly Martinez is one of those authors that I have loved since I first read something by her, yet she just seems to keep getting better. This duet is one that I won't soon forget, and I think a lot of readers are going to feel the exact same way.
Porter and Charlotte had each been through their share of pain and tragedy, but together they were working towards leaving the darkness behind. Just about to step into the light together, the past came back threatening to destroy everything that they were building. Can they find a way to leave it behind once and for all and embrace the future together, or will there be too much for them to overcome?
I loved these two in the first book, and that just intensified here. Both of them feel so real and genuine to me, and Aly did a great job of making them seem as though they could be anyone. They were human and far from perfect, yet there was so much about them that I admired. They were strong while also being vulnerable, and I loved seeing how they grew and changed over the course of these two books. Porter and Charlotte had a ton of chemistry and it was clear that they were good for one another. While they understood each other and were exactly what the other needed at times, they were also capable of being a weakness for the other as well. I found the dynamic between them very interesting and I couldn't get enough of them. I can't imagine being put through all they were, but I knew that if any two could make things work it would be them.
Overall, this was a great ending to the duet and I didn't want to put this book down. While there were so many heartbreaking and painful moments for each of them, this duet was filled with hope and love. Aly Martinez brought so much depth in these books and while there were times they struggled, I had faith that she would put everything back together exactly as it should be. Not only did she not disappoint, but I felt like this was exactly how things should have ended and I really loved how things turned out. I definitely recommend this duet to those that like emotional and character driven stories. These books are ones that will captivate you from start to finish and stay with you for long after they are over.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
As soon as I had finished The Darkest Sunrise by Aly Martinez, I couldn't wait to get The Brightest Sunset. This duet needs to be read in order, so make sure to start at the beginning. I also recommend going into this series blind, don't try to find spoilers as this one is best just experienced. Aly Martinez is one of those authors that I have loved since I first read something by her, yet she just seems to keep getting better. This duet is one that I won't soon forget, and I think a lot of readers are going to feel the exact same way.
Porter and Charlotte had each been through their share of pain and tragedy, but together they were working towards leaving the darkness behind. Just about to step into the light together, the past came back threatening to destroy everything that they were building. Can they find a way to leave it behind once and for all and embrace the future together, or will there be too much for them to overcome?
I loved these two in the first book, and that just intensified here. Both of them feel so real and genuine to me, and Aly did a great job of making them seem as though they could be anyone. They were human and far from perfect, yet there was so much about them that I admired. They were strong while also being vulnerable, and I loved seeing how they grew and changed over the course of these two books. Porter and Charlotte had a ton of chemistry and it was clear that they were good for one another. While they understood each other and were exactly what the other needed at times, they were also capable of being a weakness for the other as well. I found the dynamic between them very interesting and I couldn't get enough of them. I can't imagine being put through all they were, but I knew that if any two could make things work it would be them.
Overall, this was a great ending to the duet and I didn't want to put this book down. While there were so many heartbreaking and painful moments for each of them, this duet was filled with hope and love. Aly Martinez brought so much depth in these books and while there were times they struggled, I had faith that she would put everything back together exactly as it should be. Not only did she not disappoint, but I felt like this was exactly how things should have ended and I really loved how things turned out. I definitely recommend this duet to those that like emotional and character driven stories. These books are ones that will captivate you from start to finish and stay with you for long after they are over.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
mar_cortz's review against another edition
5.0
Once I'd finished the first installment of this story I couldn't wait to read this one... I NEEDED so much to find out what happened, I needed closure as much as Charlotte and Potter and even though it was the last day of the year I could not wait any longer, so I read all my free time yesterday and today and even skipped a few hours of sleep (something I hadn't done for a book in a really long time) to finish this one. That's how much I liked it. The only thing I wished for, because I'm greedy like that, is a second epilogue to give me something more, a glance at the future other than that everything was perfect, or at least they way it should have been.
readfrenzy's review against another edition
5.0
6+ stars
Hello, Book Hangover, my old nemesis. I have no idea how you improve upon perfection, but The Brightest Sunset is even better than the first book in the Darkest Sunrise duet. That’s really saying something because The Darkest Sunrise was a 6-star read for me. This book? This book deserves all the stars in the universe.
I’m not gonna lie. I’m glad I had a brand new bottle of red wine on hand because I was guzzling that bad boy like nobody’s business. 99% of the book is tension filled, and I loved every single second of it, but only because it comes from an authentic place.
The complexity of all the characters continues to grow in this conclusion as the stakes increase to catastrophic levels. The Brightest Sunset is devastatingly heartbreaking, poignant, flawlessly paced, and exquisitely written. It is a testament to the power of perseverance and forgiveness. I defy you to put it down.
This is, unquestionably, one of the most haunting stories I’ve read this year. I already have a space reserved for this emotional duet on my 2017 Top 5 list.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
Hello, Book Hangover, my old nemesis. I have no idea how you improve upon perfection, but The Brightest Sunset is even better than the first book in the Darkest Sunrise duet. That’s really saying something because The Darkest Sunrise was a 6-star read for me. This book? This book deserves all the stars in the universe.
I’m not gonna lie. I’m glad I had a brand new bottle of red wine on hand because I was guzzling that bad boy like nobody’s business. 99% of the book is tension filled, and I loved every single second of it, but only because it comes from an authentic place.
The complexity of all the characters continues to grow in this conclusion as the stakes increase to catastrophic levels. The Brightest Sunset is devastatingly heartbreaking, poignant, flawlessly paced, and exquisitely written. It is a testament to the power of perseverance and forgiveness. I defy you to put it down.
This is, unquestionably, one of the most haunting stories I’ve read this year. I already have a space reserved for this emotional duet on my 2017 Top 5 list.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**