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Winter's Eve Then, Now, & Always: A Three Kings Novel by A.E. Valdez
5 reviews
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
discoveringkay_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Death of parent, and Grief
jaz_gets_literary's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
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
dawnstrickland's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Then, Now, & Always.
We were first introduced to Winter and Eve in Snow King Catches His Snowflake. I was definitely intrigued by Winter and wanted his backstory. Then we learned the Winter and Eve were engaged until Winter left her. That ramped up my excitement for this book.
Winter's grief drove him to a dark place. It shook his foundation, and he was still trying to find his footing. Winter's journey to self-discovery and self-love was beautifully written. The focus on his mental health was raw and vulnerable and inspiring. He never stopped loving Eve, but he knew he needed to forgive himself if he ever expected her to do the same. He put in the work. He showed Eve through his actions that he loved and cherished her, but he wouldn't let her walk all over him.
Eve was so reluctant to let herself love Winter due to what she perceived as abandonment. However, she started to realize that Winter was different from the man she knew and fell in love with long ago. He was still funny and devoted and supportive, but he learned to set boundaries for his own peace.
Winter and Eve had great chemistry. The tension and then playfulness felt vital to their reunion. I loved the gradual thawing between them. Their journey felt hard fought and won. Once they came back together, their bond was solid. Their commitment to one another, as well as Reign, was a thing of beauty. A.E. Valdez has done it again! Her books feature found family and soul searing love. My heart is always filled with joy by the end of her stories. I can’t wait to revisit this world!
We were first introduced to Winter and Eve in Snow King Catches His Snowflake. I was definitely intrigued by Winter and wanted his backstory. Then we learned the Winter and Eve were engaged until Winter left her. That ramped up my excitement for this book.
Winter's grief drove him to a dark place. It shook his foundation, and he was still trying to find his footing. Winter's journey to self-discovery and self-love was beautifully written. The focus on his mental health was raw and vulnerable and inspiring. He never stopped loving Eve, but he knew he needed to forgive himself if he ever expected her to do the same. He put in the work. He showed Eve through his actions that he loved and cherished her, but he wouldn't let her walk all over him.
Eve was so reluctant to let herself love Winter due to what she perceived as abandonment. However, she started to realize that Winter was different from the man she knew and fell in love with long ago. He was still funny and devoted and supportive, but he learned to set boundaries for his own peace.
Winter and Eve had great chemistry. The tension and then playfulness felt vital to their reunion. I loved the gradual thawing between them. Their journey felt hard fought and won. Once they came back together, their bond was solid. Their commitment to one another, as well as Reign, was a thing of beauty. A.E. Valdez has done it again! Her books feature found family and soul searing love. My heart is always filled with joy by the end of her stories. I can’t wait to revisit this world!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment and Physical abuse
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