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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
What a way to farewell the Bertha House and all its occupants.
Zander and Derek finally get their story told and what a story it is. Zander’s life is ruled by his anxiety whether it be catastrophizing, negative thoughts or crippling health anxiety. He not only has Seven and Molly to help him when an attack occurs but also local pharmacy nurse Derek. Unfortunately for Derek his life has become centred around Zander and his panic attacks. That in itself is not healthy for him but professional ethical boundaries also need to be considered. Zander’s highs and lows can be a bit confronting and Derek is such a calming and soothing influence, eventually though Derek has to make some difficult decisions regarding himself and his career and whilst the issue of Zander refusing to seek professional help causes some angst.
It’s not an easy journey these two men must travel, separately and together, to get their well deserved and longed for HEA. I felt all the highs and lows with them, enjoyed the personal growth Zander experienced and loved the connection between them which developed further over time. Although sad to see the Bertha House come to a close my heart was so happy with the outcome of Zander and Derek’s story and I was definitely smiling at the end.
I wasn’t and still aren’t ready to say goodbye to the Bertha Boys but this book truly was the perfect ending. I fear I have been eagerly awaiting Xander and Derek for so long I was slightly concerned I’d have hyped it up in my own head too much alas I had not hyped it enough: it’s everything.
Saxon handles Xander’s struggles so carefully and being inside his head makes a lot of things make a lot more sense. Also deeply appreciated that his mental health struggles and medical anxiety wasn’t just magically fixed with some fancy d like in way too many books; they both had to work hard at helping each other and themselves. Derek is such a wonderful addition to the X, Molly and Seven relationship and he completes them. I honestly felt every single emotion during this book and sobbed my way through the whole epilogue - every time I thought I was ok and done crying something else set me off again.
I don’t think I’ll ever be truly ready to let these boys go but hey that’s what rereads are for right?
Saxon handles Xander’s struggles so carefully and being inside his head makes a lot of things make a lot more sense. Also deeply appreciated that his mental health struggles and medical anxiety wasn’t just magically fixed with some fancy d like in way too many books; they both had to work hard at helping each other and themselves. Derek is such a wonderful addition to the X, Molly and Seven relationship and he completes them. I honestly felt every single emotion during this book and sobbed my way through the whole epilogue - every time I thought I was ok and done crying something else set me off again.
I don’t think I’ll ever be truly ready to let these boys go but hey that’s what rereads are for right?