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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1st book of the new year 1 star. I hope this isn't a sign for how 2023 will go.
At one point I contemplated throwing this book off my 3rd story balcony. The format of this book was one sentence per line and with extremely short sentence (some of them being only one word long) it made the book feel very clunky and that there was no flow to the story. Then there was the plot.... I hate being told that there was a big bad secret that will destroy everything over and over and over and over again. Like either don't mention it or tell me already. I don't need you to tell me again and again. Then when the big secret isn't that bad or could be solved extra quickly it extra pisses me off. Like just talk to each other and all these "problems" would have been solved. I also didn't quite get the vibes/energy all the time. If Maggie was an empath sure but why would Rhys also feel things about energy and spirits. Like it just felt like an easy way to opt out of developing the relationship and just rely on that feeling. I wanted more out of the age gap, sister of my best friend romance. The angst just wasn't there.
At one point I contemplated throwing this book off my 3rd story balcony. The format of this book was one sentence per line and with extremely short sentence (some of them being only one word long) it made the book feel very clunky and that there was no flow to the story. Then there was the plot.... I hate being told that there was a big bad secret that will destroy everything over and over and over and over again. Like either don't mention it or tell me already. I don't need you to tell me again and again. Then when the big secret isn't that bad or could be solved extra quickly it extra pisses me off. Like just talk to each other and all these "problems" would have been solved. I also didn't quite get the vibes/energy all the time. If Maggie was an empath sure but why would Rhys also feel things about energy and spirits. Like it just felt like an easy way to opt out of developing the relationship and just rely on that feeling. I wanted more out of the age gap, sister of my best friend romance. The angst just wasn't there.
⭐Brother's Best Friend
⭐Age-Gap
⭐Friends-to-Lovers
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“Look at that…a goddess beneath the stars looking down over me.”
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Review: Amy has such a poetic way with words. I usually struggle to understand poetic writing but she does it absolutely perfectly. I honestly can't get enough. I can visualize everything she writes and it reaches in my chest and holds on! Amy kept me on the edge of my seat and hit me in all the feels. I didn't want to stop once I started this book and I truly believe she has helped heal my battered heart with this amazing story.
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Maggie is sweet and innocent, but also a strong survivor trying to get her life back after enduring a horrible tragedy. Her older brother Royce wants nothing more than to protect her and help her heal.
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Rhys is a beautifully broken broody man with so much mystery surrounding him. He is the funny one, known for a good time and nothing more. Walls so high, they can't be penetrated.
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When Rhys and Maggie met, there was an instant connection and chemistry. Rhys has always kept Maggie at arms length not wanting to taint her goodness. Maggie can't help but be drawn to Rhys though. The pain and anguish that Rhys caries breaks your heart. I just want to hold him! This man has a beautiful heart of gold underneath all that hard bad boy exterior. The flashbacks of Rhys broke my heart and I was full blown crying. Maggie is such an amazing soul that loves and wants to help others no matter what that means for her. She is so selfless. The journey these two go on is so beautiful, heart warming and healing! I am so glad they found each other and Maggie can truly be treasured like she should. The added element of mystery was perfect. I loved getting peaks of Carolina George and well as the members of Sunder. I am so sad that this series is over, but Amy definitely saved the absolute best for last. Rhys and Maggie have forever stolen a piece of my heart! Do NOT miss this one!
⭐Age-Gap
⭐Friends-to-Lovers
.
“Look at that…a goddess beneath the stars looking down over me.”
.
Review: Amy has such a poetic way with words. I usually struggle to understand poetic writing but she does it absolutely perfectly. I honestly can't get enough. I can visualize everything she writes and it reaches in my chest and holds on! Amy kept me on the edge of my seat and hit me in all the feels. I didn't want to stop once I started this book and I truly believe she has helped heal my battered heart with this amazing story.
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Maggie is sweet and innocent, but also a strong survivor trying to get her life back after enduring a horrible tragedy. Her older brother Royce wants nothing more than to protect her and help her heal.
.
Rhys is a beautifully broken broody man with so much mystery surrounding him. He is the funny one, known for a good time and nothing more. Walls so high, they can't be penetrated.
.
When Rhys and Maggie met, there was an instant connection and chemistry. Rhys has always kept Maggie at arms length not wanting to taint her goodness. Maggie can't help but be drawn to Rhys though. The pain and anguish that Rhys caries breaks your heart. I just want to hold him! This man has a beautiful heart of gold underneath all that hard bad boy exterior. The flashbacks of Rhys broke my heart and I was full blown crying. Maggie is such an amazing soul that loves and wants to help others no matter what that means for her. She is so selfless. The journey these two go on is so beautiful, heart warming and healing! I am so glad they found each other and Maggie can truly be treasured like she should. The added element of mystery was perfect. I loved getting peaks of Carolina George and well as the members of Sunder. I am so sad that this series is over, but Amy definitely saved the absolute best for last. Rhys and Maggie have forever stolen a piece of my heart! Do NOT miss this one!
The writing in this was so hard to get through. Was not a fan. Do not recommend. There are other romance novels that have quality writing and storytelling.
Rhys and Maggie's story is amazing, this is the fourth book in the series, and one I really wanted to read. Their chemistry is off the charts, I loved both characters, so many emotions, it was intense and so good. I think it might be my favorite one so far, the heartache had me reading it in no time, I really needed to get to the end. You will ride in a rollercoaster you want to finish but at the same time, you will enjoy every twist and turn. Your heart will struggle, but it will be so worth it. I am sad that the series is ending but I can't wait to see what AL Jackson comes up with next. I love her writing and her imagination. It's a 5-star blowing my mind!
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This is the longest it's taken me to read a book but not because I didn't like it, I didn't want this story to end I wanted to savor this final book in the series. I knew once I read that Epilogue, those final words........this series would be finished, these characters would have their HEA's and my heart would be whole from the amazing journey through the stars.
"I feel broken. I feel freed. I feel this huge amount of relief that the chains are actually gone and now I can finally live, and at the same time, terrified that I don't know how. But I'm ready to try."
Amy is a master at storytelling, a poet with words and this book, this was her masterpiece. This story had my heart pounding, racing with anticipation from the emotions drowning me in feels and the malignant evil lurking between the pages of this book. This story emanated hurt, strength, fear and love, so much love.
"Every day of our lives is a risk, but I want to live each of them without being disabled by fear. In the best way that I can. I did it for so long, and I can't any longer. And that doesn't mean I'm not scared...it just means it's worth it."
Rhys and Maggie's story was one that consumed my thoughts, seduced my heart and blew my mind. Their attraction was palpable, chemistry explosive and love was so damn swoon-worthy you felt deep in your soul. So be ready to fall in love "Beneath The Stars"!
"And then every once in a while, God makes someone extra special. Someone who is more vulnerable than others, and it's our job to protect them. To take care of them. Even when it ain't pretty."
"I feel broken. I feel freed. I feel this huge amount of relief that the chains are actually gone and now I can finally live, and at the same time, terrified that I don't know how. But I'm ready to try."
Amy is a master at storytelling, a poet with words and this book, this was her masterpiece. This story had my heart pounding, racing with anticipation from the emotions drowning me in feels and the malignant evil lurking between the pages of this book. This story emanated hurt, strength, fear and love, so much love.
"Every day of our lives is a risk, but I want to live each of them without being disabled by fear. In the best way that I can. I did it for so long, and I can't any longer. And that doesn't mean I'm not scared...it just means it's worth it."
Rhys and Maggie's story was one that consumed my thoughts, seduced my heart and blew my mind. Their attraction was palpable, chemistry explosive and love was so damn swoon-worthy you felt deep in your soul. So be ready to fall in love "Beneath The Stars"!
"And then every once in a while, God makes someone extra special. Someone who is more vulnerable than others, and it's our job to protect them. To take care of them. Even when it ain't pretty."
In ‘Beneath The Stars’ we meet Maggie and Rhys. Maggie is a twenty year old who has been through hell. But she isn’t like most woman her age. Maggie is definitely more mature than most people her age, and she really ‘feels’ people. And from the moment she met Rhys Manning, a thirty two year old country rock star, a few months back she has been in awe of him. But a relationship between the two of them is definitely forbidden. Not only is Maggie way to innocent and young for Rhys, there is also danger luring and although their chemistry is of the roofs.. Some people would do anything to hurt Rhys.
‘Beneath The Stars’ is definitely A.L. Jackson at her best. From the moment I started reading I found myself wanting to know more about these two characters. Both Maggie and Rhys are so different, but they have this connection that is just incredible to read about it and I was rooting for them from the start. The chemistry between them is flying of the pages and definitely makes you swoon and sigh.
What I also love about this read, is that it isn’t only romance. There is also some suspense going on, and it kept me guessing right till the very end. Especially Rhys’s characters is so mysterious and there is a lot in his past that keeps hunting him. And I really wanted to keep on reading to find out what was going on. And to be honest.. his past with his dad made me cry. I was so sad for the little boy. Especially since I work at a Trauma ward in the hospital and have seen stuff like this happen in real-life.
What was also fun is reading about characters from the previous books. A.L. Jackson is definitely a star in letting her characters intwine into different books and series. And although I haven’t read them all, I enjoyed reading about these characters too. But at times there were a lot of names to keep apart. And I’m really not good with names.
‘Beneath The Stars’ was a fun and entertaining read that definitely makes you want to read more A.L. Jackson novels.
‘Beneath The Stars’ is definitely A.L. Jackson at her best. From the moment I started reading I found myself wanting to know more about these two characters. Both Maggie and Rhys are so different, but they have this connection that is just incredible to read about it and I was rooting for them from the start. The chemistry between them is flying of the pages and definitely makes you swoon and sigh.
What I also love about this read, is that it isn’t only romance. There is also some suspense going on, and it kept me guessing right till the very end. Especially Rhys’s characters is so mysterious and there is a lot in his past that keeps hunting him. And I really wanted to keep on reading to find out what was going on. And to be honest.. his past with his dad made me cry. I was so sad for the little boy. Especially since I work at a Trauma ward in the hospital and have seen stuff like this happen in real-life.
What was also fun is reading about characters from the previous books. A.L. Jackson is definitely a star in letting her characters intwine into different books and series. And although I haven’t read them all, I enjoyed reading about these characters too. But at times there were a lot of names to keep apart. And I’m really not good with names.
‘Beneath The Stars’ was a fun and entertaining read that definitely makes you want to read more A.L. Jackson novels.
A bit of a slow burn, winding up to the final climax. Frustrating at some points, but no one does tension quite like A L Jackson. Steamy scale 2.5 of 5 (Audible)