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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
This book. THIS BOOK! I love a good love triangle but this, this broke me and I am not ok. He didn’t deserve that.
4.5⭐️ because I couldn’t put it down, because it destroyed me and I can’t stop thinking about it. But taking points away for that ending. I repeat, I am not ok and he didn’t deserve that.
4.5⭐️ because I couldn’t put it down, because it destroyed me and I can’t stop thinking about it. But taking points away for that ending. I repeat, I am not ok and he didn’t deserve that.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There are no words that do justice to this book. It has that feel of an epic love story, with the backdrop of war. This book is a roller coaster of emotions. I have frequently teared up at books but this had me sobbing, with make up streaking down my face and mascara giving me panda eyes. Katie and Gavin are so in love just the sight of his smile makes Katy want to jump him. Katie deploys to Iraq where she and her best friend Mullins meet Briggs, Morrero and Jones. Going out on a humanitarian mission, their convoy is ambushed and Katy, Mullins and Briggs are taken as POW's. Four months later, you have formed a bond that no one but your fellow captives will ever understand. How are you supposed to go back to the life you left behind like nothing had happened? Can you ever pick up the pieces? Nothing else to say, but you've got to read this!!
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I might have not been in the right head space for this book. It made me mad more than emotional.
Definitely check your trigger warnings before diving into this one. For a woman who’s married to an infantry vet, the fear that Gavin had was more than appropriate. I felt for him, for his character more than anyone else.
I still think this is a beautiful story that others should read. That things like this happen. That men and women go to war to fight for our country and don’t come back the same. I think that was well done by the authors.
Definitely check your trigger warnings before diving into this one. For a woman who’s married to an infantry vet, the fear that Gavin had was more than appropriate. I felt for him, for his character more than anyone else.
I still think this is a beautiful story that others should read. That things like this happen. That men and women go to war to fight for our country and don’t come back the same. I think that was well done by the authors.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What an amazing heartbreaking rollercoaster. I wish I could read it again for the first time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Grief, War
I am still hungover from this book. It left me with a heart torn and my emotions all over the place. This was definitely not an easy read, but it was so incredibly worth it. What a beautiful story! These two authors write seamlessly. I loved every single word and breathed this story in like air. I could not put it down. I have definitely found a new favorite duo and hope that they continue to write more together.
5 stars
I'm gobsmacked. I have cried twice. The first was only 31% in. The second, I'm sure you will figure it out. This story was more than a story. It was pure perfection written on these pages. Hands down one of the best of 2018.
I'm not going to give spoilers but will say that my heart ached for Gavin, Katy, and Chris. War changes people. What these three endured. Good lord. The authors went above and beyond showing how it alters the template of who they are. Hell, this book changed my template and I didn't even go to war.
Not an easy decision in this book as either man would have had me loving them. Hell, I did/do love them both.
Grab your favorite drink (I suggest wine), find a comfy spot, and grab your Kleenex, you are going to need them. Then, enjoy this masterful, poignant, and beautiful story.
I'm gobsmacked. I have cried twice. The first was only 31% in. The second, I'm sure you will figure it out. This story was more than a story. It was pure perfection written on these pages. Hands down one of the best of 2018.
I'm not going to give spoilers but will say that my heart ached for Gavin, Katy, and Chris. War changes people. What these three endured. Good lord. The authors went above and beyond showing how it alters the template of who they are. Hell, this book changed my template and I didn't even go to war.
Not an easy decision in this book as either man would have had me loving them. Hell, I did/do love them both.
Grab your favorite drink (I suggest wine), find a comfy spot, and grab your Kleenex, you are going to need them. Then, enjoy this masterful, poignant, and beautiful story.
Ugh I'm so conflicted
I liked this book a lot but sitting after finishing and I'm just. Kinda confused??
I feel like Katy and Briggs (even tho hes shitty for continuously hitting on a married woman I just love him I cant help it) weren't actually in love. I think they both went through something so shitty that they feel like only the other understands maybe?? And they can have love for eachother but they don't have to be together u know?
I mean hell maybe if they never got captured she would've fucked him anyways but i guess we'll never know
I know Gavin was honestly an innocent caught in this shitty love triangle but honestly some of the shit he said put a bad taste in my mouth. Like when he was all "I haven't had sex with my wife in 8 months" like.... Okay bro? Or when it was a flashback and he was like "I am then only man she's ever had" or something like that. Ur weird dude. She was a VIRGIN??? How old is this man I wonder
Also DESTROYING THINGS AND THROWING SHIT WHILE YELLING AND BEING MAD SHE FLINCHES???? HELLOOOOO
I liked this book a lot but sitting after finishing and I'm just. Kinda confused??
I feel like Katy and Briggs (even tho hes shitty for continuously hitting on a married woman I just love him I cant help it) weren't actually in love. I think they both went through something so shitty that they feel like only the other understands maybe?? And they can have love for eachother but they don't have to be together u know?
I mean hell maybe if they never got captured she would've fucked him anyways but i guess we'll never know
I know Gavin was honestly an innocent caught in this shitty love triangle but honestly some of the shit he said put a bad taste in my mouth. Like when he was all "I haven't had sex with my wife in 8 months" like.... Okay bro? Or when it was a flashback and he was like "I am then only man she's ever had" or something like that. Ur weird dude. She was a VIRGIN??? How old is this man I wonder
Also DESTROYING THINGS AND THROWING SHIT WHILE YELLING AND BEING MAD SHE FLINCHES???? HELLOOOOO