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Winter's Eve Then, Now, & Always: A Three Kings Novel by A.E. Valdez
5 reviews
travelingbookiemonster's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Winter King is a complicated, loving man whose journey to discover himself has taken him through highs and lows without losing his heart.
Eve Valentine is a fixer. Watching her realize that FIXING isn't always what's needed and how to be there for those she loves, really hit home.
As the eldest of three, and having lost my father a few yrs ago, this story and Winter's grief hit hard. I cried more than I'd like to admit while reading his inner turmoil. However, having been a daddy's girl, I thoroughly enjoyed Eve's interactions with her father as well as Calliope and hers. When it came to the subject of dads, this book had me on an emotional seesaw.
I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait to see what's gonna happen between Aspen, North, and possibly Jude...cause the math aint mathing.
Eve Valentine is a fixer. Watching her realize that FIXING isn't always what's needed and how to be there for those she loves, really hit home.
As the eldest of three, and having lost my father a few yrs ago, this story and Winter's grief hit hard. I cried more than I'd like to admit while reading his inner turmoil. However, having been a daddy's girl, I thoroughly enjoyed Eve's interactions with her father as well as Calliope and hers. When it came to the subject of dads, this book had me on an emotional seesaw.
I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait to see what's gonna happen between Aspen, North, and possibly Jude...cause the math aint mathing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child abuse
bookcookshoprepeat's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Child abuse
booksandcurlz's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
Here I am thinking that Snow and Elle’s story was cute… Winter & Eve’s story said hold my beer.
This book is long and the burn is slowwwwww for a second chance romance.
I’m not going to complain because the character development was impeccable. Winter’s grief healing journey was incredible even when I felt so sad for him.
As for Eve, well I kind of had it out for her. She was driving me up a wall for the most part just because she was just so oblivious to other people’s feelings.
There is a lot to unpack in this book but the friendships and relationships formed and repaired throughout the book were amazing. 👀 I can’t wait for more stories in this universe.
This book is long and the burn is slowwwwww for a second chance romance.
I’m not going to complain because the character development was impeccable. Winter’s grief healing journey was incredible even when I felt so sad for him.
As for Eve, well I kind of had it out for her. She was driving me up a wall for the most part just because she was just so oblivious to other people’s feelings.
There is a lot to unpack in this book but the friendships and relationships formed and repaired throughout the book were amazing. 👀 I can’t wait for more stories in this universe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Winter’s Eve is a lesson in forgiveness and new beginnings. This story follows Eve and Winter, two former lovers with a tumultuous past who are reintroduced when Eve’s best friend gets engaged to Winter’s brother. Ten years after Winter skipped out on Eve, Winter is determined to get the girl, but he refuses to be the only one doing the chasing. This story is layered and beautifully encompasses how difficult loss, grief, healing, accountability, and forgiveness can be. It’s not your average second chance romance and I loved every second of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, and Death of parent
nawnee's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved Winter and Eve’s story. It was a slow burn for sure, but it was all worth it in the end. This story is about grief, healing, love, therapy, forgiveness, self-reflection, and the importance of family. There are so many things going on, yet they all just come together like pieces of a puzzle. I love how this black romance story, in particular, emphasized not only the love between Winter and Eve, but also between each and every one of their loved ones. A.E. Valdez has a way with words and I must say that she has outdone herself with this one. I also love how she briefly brought Acyn and Harlow into their story which just made it that much better .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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