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kaileyab's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.25
janeloneita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
beastreader's review against another edition
5.0
I say it with every book I finish in this series that love it. However, this one just might be my favorite. I truly mean it. Archie really had my heart. The raw emotions that he was experiencing and portrayed, really tugged at my heartstrings.
Leila is just who Archie needed in his life. A strong woman who could break down Archie's walls. When they shared their first kiss. I had the biggest smile on my face. That is after I exhaled my breath that I was holding leading up to the kiss.
All I have to say after reading this book is be prepared to have your emotions played with and tissues nearby. Ariana, you have really out done yourself with this book.
Leila is just who Archie needed in his life. A strong woman who could break down Archie's walls. When they shared their first kiss. I had the biggest smile on my face. That is after I exhaled my breath that I was holding leading up to the kiss.
All I have to say after reading this book is be prepared to have your emotions played with and tissues nearby. Ariana, you have really out done yourself with this book.
lanabee428's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
booked_up_nixi's review against another edition
5.0
This book was absolutely fantastic! The more I read from this author, the more I want to keep reading!!
This story was beautiful and haunting. Please pay attention to trigger warnings.
I loved everything about this one, the town, the mystery, the characters, EVERYTHING! The world-building is amazing!
I also appreciate how very real the characters are, and that although love might heal, it doesn't eradicate the unpleasantness altogether, but allows people to better navigate their circumstances. Although I don't have personal experience with certain topics of this story, this story really resonated with me and gave me pause on my perspective.
The story was fantastically written, the pace was perfect, and I spent the majority of this book thinking "I did not expect that" (a total bonus). And the cherry on the cake was the great spice! (Mature 18+ audiences only for this one).
This book is a wild ride from start to end that will rip you apart in the best way!!
This story was beautiful and haunting. Please pay attention to trigger warnings.
I loved everything about this one, the town, the mystery, the characters, EVERYTHING! The world-building is amazing!
I also appreciate how very real the characters are, and that although love might heal, it doesn't eradicate the unpleasantness altogether, but allows people to better navigate their circumstances. Although I don't have personal experience with certain topics of this story, this story really resonated with me and gave me pause on my perspective.
The story was fantastically written, the pace was perfect, and I spent the majority of this book thinking "I did not expect that" (a total bonus). And the cherry on the cake was the great spice! (Mature 18+ audiences only for this one).
This book is a wild ride from start to end that will rip you apart in the best way!!
mcbooks_99's review against another edition
5.0
Fragile Lives. What a perfect title for this story. I wasn’t even a page in and I was already in tears because I know what it might lead too. That dark place. That sense of lost.
But I knew I had to read it. I need to read this story! And I loved it. Everything single chapter. My heart was in piece’s to many times
But I knew I had to read it. I need to read this story! And I loved it. Everything single chapter. My heart was in piece’s to many times
sovaria's review
5.0
This series is one of my very favorites! Every book is so good and book 4, Fragile Lives, just raised the bar even higher.
This time we get to see Archie and Leila navigate their relationship. I loved how much Archie POV's we got!! The story starts heavy and doesn't really lighten too much. It's an emotional ride, for sure! BUT! It's beautiful! These two characters were made for each other and no one will convince me otherwise!
As always, the side characters are amazing! Revisiting Little Hope and getting another glimpse into the lives of Alex and Freya again was probably my favorite part! The whole time I was trying to guess who book 5 would be about and I couldn't be happier with who Ariana chose! I keep wondering how she's going to top these books but then she just does it! Every time!
This time we get to see Archie and Leila navigate their relationship. I loved how much Archie POV's we got!! The story starts heavy and doesn't really lighten too much. It's an emotional ride, for sure! BUT! It's beautiful! These two characters were made for each other and no one will convince me otherwise!
As always, the side characters are amazing! Revisiting Little Hope and getting another glimpse into the lives of Alex and Freya again was probably my favorite part! The whole time I was trying to guess who book 5 would be about and I couldn't be happier with who Ariana chose! I keep wondering how she's going to top these books but then she just does it! Every time!
zeya333's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0