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kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Thought provoking and deeply emotional, All the Ugly Things brings to life the story of how choices and decisions alter your life and the trajectory of who might come along your path based upon those decisions.
Lilly finds herself sentenced to ten years in prison for vehicular manslaughter at the age of eighteen. At an age when others are heading off to college, getting married, starting a career, moving into their first home, starting a family, the start of adulthood. Whereas, Lilly is navigating through the penal system and surviving her young adult years with every freedom, choice, and option taken away from her. Everything she used to take for granted has been stripped away and when Lilly is finally released she faces a reality that she has no idea how to be an adult on her own. This part of story hit me hard every time Lilly was lost in navigating the adult world. The years she lost was, of course, devastating, but the exact time frame was even more so.
When Lilly meets the Valentine family there is a lot of mystery surrounding them. Mr. Valentine offers to help Lilly, and given her recent circumstances she's leary of taking any handouts. However, it isn't only Mr. Valentine, but also his son, Hudson, that gets under her skin. Lilly hasn't had anyone on her side in years so taking help doesn't come easy. Why would mere strangers want to help? Why would a man like Hudson have any interest in her? What will happen if she takes their help?
We are only in the first part of the duet and there are still a lot of questions to answer. I've been pulled into this story and I'm curious as to the real reasons why the Valentine's want to help. I also want to see Lilly continue to blossom the longer she's out of jail. The entire storyline has been intriguing and I've loved this book and can't wait for the rest.
Lilly finds herself sentenced to ten years in prison for vehicular manslaughter at the age of eighteen. At an age when others are heading off to college, getting married, starting a career, moving into their first home, starting a family, the start of adulthood. Whereas, Lilly is navigating through the penal system and surviving her young adult years with every freedom, choice, and option taken away from her. Everything she used to take for granted has been stripped away and when Lilly is finally released she faces a reality that she has no idea how to be an adult on her own. This part of story hit me hard every time Lilly was lost in navigating the adult world. The years she lost was, of course, devastating, but the exact time frame was even more so.
When Lilly meets the Valentine family there is a lot of mystery surrounding them. Mr. Valentine offers to help Lilly, and given her recent circumstances she's leary of taking any handouts. However, it isn't only Mr. Valentine, but also his son, Hudson, that gets under her skin. Lilly hasn't had anyone on her side in years so taking help doesn't come easy. Why would mere strangers want to help? Why would a man like Hudson have any interest in her? What will happen if she takes their help?
We are only in the first part of the duet and there are still a lot of questions to answer. I've been pulled into this story and I'm curious as to the real reasons why the Valentine's want to help. I also want to see Lilly continue to blossom the longer she's out of jail. The entire storyline has been intriguing and I've loved this book and can't wait for the rest.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
A perfect story of rebuilding your life after tragedy with the help of people who care. Lilly and Hudson are incredible characters that travel through hell and back to find their HEA - but the end will leave you breathless and wanting more. Looking forward to the end of the duet in the next book.
pratheeksha's review
5.0
HERO: Hudson Valentine
Hero Rating: 4.5 stars
HEROINE: Lilly
heroine Rating: 4.5 stars
BOOK RATING: 5 stars
Story Plot: 4.5 stars
Hero Rating: 4.5 stars
HEROINE: Lilly
heroine Rating: 4.5 stars
BOOK RATING: 5 stars
Story Plot: 4.5 stars
daniwho's review
3.0
Etwas trocken zu lesen, aber Lillys Backstory ist wirklich interessant und ich mochte sie als Person wirklich gerne.
Fand sie als weibliche Hauptfigur sehr sympathisch und stark.
Auch Hudson mochte ich gleich und man merkt schnell, dass da ein Twist kommen wird, der fand ich doch sehr leicht zu erraten war.
Das Buch endet mit Cliffhanger, aber mich hat es nicht genug mitgerissen um mir Band 2 zu holen.
Es fühlte sich doch etwas nach insta love an, weil auch hier die Gefühle plötzlich wieder von 0 auf 100 gehen, aber immerhin vergeht etwas Zeit und sie lernen sich kennen und verbringen Zeit miteinander, bevor sie sich bespringen - immerhin etwas.
Fand sie als weibliche Hauptfigur sehr sympathisch und stark.
Auch Hudson mochte ich gleich und man merkt schnell, dass da ein Twist kommen wird, der fand ich doch sehr leicht zu erraten war.
Das Buch endet mit Cliffhanger, aber mich hat es nicht genug mitgerissen um mir Band 2 zu holen.
Es fühlte sich doch etwas nach insta love an, weil auch hier die Gefühle plötzlich wieder von 0 auf 100 gehen, aber immerhin vergeht etwas Zeit und sie lernen sich kennen und verbringen Zeit miteinander, bevor sie sich bespringen - immerhin etwas.
readwithrach's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. It was a beautifully written, emotional, slow-burn romance. Hudson and Lilly were captivating and I was hooked from page one. I don’t want to share much more because it could be spoilery and everyone needs to read this themselves. it was wonderful and I cannot wait for book 2!
allthechaptersandverses's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.5
jennaforeverbooked's review
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
turningpageswithjules's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
Major cliffhanger