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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I just love a book that will tear your heart out and make you cry - this book was like that.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book had me in a chokehold and I finished it in a day! I was obsessed with the writing, the storyline, the characters. It was just perfect to me!
One year ago, Deacon lost his little Rhett to cancer. When Rhett was alive, he considered himself an outsider of his family. But when the death of his brother has his family in despair, he feels even more like he doesn’t belong. Until Julian, Rhett’s boyfriend comes into his life again. They become each others pillars of strength and support while trying to find peace in moving on.
- Huddled together, I feel strong bond forming between us. The understanding that we share a break that can never be fixed, avoid that can never be filled; a life that is now irrevocably different. -
I felt all the feels with this book, it is a book that will be read again and again because I just loved it!
One year ago, Deacon lost his little Rhett to cancer. When Rhett was alive, he considered himself an outsider of his family. But when the death of his brother has his family in despair, he feels even more like he doesn’t belong. Until Julian, Rhett’s boyfriend comes into his life again. They become each others pillars of strength and support while trying to find peace in moving on.
- Huddled together, I feel strong bond forming between us. The understanding that we share a break that can never be fixed, avoid that can never be filled; a life that is now irrevocably different. -
I felt all the feels with this book, it is a book that will be read again and again because I just loved it!
Amo uma história com um pouco de dor, luto apesar de não ser familiar é muito interessante ler sobre. As formas como cada um lida de forma diferente e as dificuldades que aparecem. Um caso tão diferente nesse livro, o impasse entre respeito e seguir aquilo que está sentido, presente e passado. A morte do irmão e namorado, os tratamentos diferentes entre os filhos.
A única parte que me decepcionou de verdade foi não poder saber oq o Rhett tinha escrito nas cartas para o namorado. Ter lido a que ele deixou para o irmão amenizou um pouco essa decepção mas deixou ainda com aquele desejo que querer saber, odiei essa parte que eles enterraram as cartas
A única parte que me decepcionou de verdade foi não poder saber oq o Rhett tinha escrito nas cartas para o namorado. Ter lido a que ele deixou para o irmão amenizou um pouco essa decepção mas deixou ainda com aquele desejo que querer saber, odiei essa parte que eles enterraram as cartas
The way this audio book had me squealing and laughing and crying
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
5/22 re-read/listen
No change in stars for the story. THIS is exactly what I’m looking for in a well done angsty/sexy/hurt/comfort/allthefeels book. The drama has a reason and isn’t OTT. The love grows organically. There is no magic dick to heal old wounds. The end conflict fits in with the story told from the very beginning. It’s just REALLY FRIGGING GOOD. And since I first read this I’ve seen some complaints about how the letters were dealt with and the second time around, it makes absolute sense to me and doesn’t bother me one bit. This book isn’t about the dead boyfriend/brother, it’s about Julian and Deacon. And if it’s possible to love a second love confession more than the first, I do in this. It actually brought tears to my eyes
Now am I a fan of the audio? Not so much. I’ve never enjoyed listening to Teddy so in this case I wish it had only been Tim narrating, but even he has a weird way of talking that can grate on my nerves. I wish one of the more emotive narrators had taken on such an emotionally intense book. Joel/Greg/Zane/Adam… but I still finished it and now plan to buy in paperback.
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Original review
I don’t really have words...
It’s not very often that a book really, REALLY stops me in my tracks. I knew this would be heavy. Grief and cancer deaths are really tough on me. But I am a sucker for healing and new love. This book is REAL. Sometimes I struggle with how grief is portrayed in books because it can be obvious if the author hasn’t truly experienced it. And if Marley hasn’t, I’m impressed. Grief is ugly and every single person who experiences it deals with it differently. Every person affected by it in this story has dealt differently and it carries the story in a rough but truly beautiful way. And that’s part of why Julian and Deacon’s growth together is honest and real and really frigging lovely and intense and sweet. I am kind of speechless having just finished it. I didn’t want it to end and I just wanted to bask in their HEA forever. If I could give it 10 stars I would.
No change in stars for the story. THIS is exactly what I’m looking for in a well done angsty/sexy/hurt/comfort/allthefeels book. The drama has a reason and isn’t OTT. The love grows organically. There is no magic dick to heal old wounds. The end conflict fits in with the story told from the very beginning. It’s just REALLY FRIGGING GOOD. And since I first read this I’ve seen some complaints about how the letters were dealt with and the second time around, it makes absolute sense to me and doesn’t bother me one bit. This book isn’t about the dead boyfriend/brother, it’s about Julian and Deacon. And if it’s possible to love a second love confession more than the first, I do in this. It actually brought tears to my eyes
Now am I a fan of the audio? Not so much. I’ve never enjoyed listening to Teddy so in this case I wish it had only been Tim narrating, but even he has a weird way of talking that can grate on my nerves. I wish one of the more emotive narrators had taken on such an emotionally intense book. Joel/Greg/Zane/Adam… but I still finished it and now plan to buy in paperback.
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Original review
I don’t really have words...
It’s not very often that a book really, REALLY stops me in my tracks. I knew this would be heavy. Grief and cancer deaths are really tough on me. But I am a sucker for healing and new love. This book is REAL. Sometimes I struggle with how grief is portrayed in books because it can be obvious if the author hasn’t truly experienced it. And if Marley hasn’t, I’m impressed. Grief is ugly and every single person who experiences it deals with it differently. Every person affected by it in this story has dealt differently and it carries the story in a rough but truly beautiful way. And that’s part of why Julian and Deacon’s growth together is honest and real and really frigging lovely and intense and sweet. I am kind of speechless having just finished it. I didn’t want it to end and I just wanted to bask in their HEA forever. If I could give it 10 stars I would.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
first Chapter In, heck 2 pages in, and I was already sobbing😭😭😭💔Thooo It striggering cause I know this pain, that Somber atmosphere, that feeling of uncertainty, feeling lost, having to stay Strong for everyone😭😭
"It wasn’t just that I lost my boyfriend, but I lost my best friend, and the future we planned for together. That’s what hurts the most."
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😭💔 dammit‼️😭 yhooo, this line triggered me 😭😭😭😭 cause I💯 understand this😭
"Isn’t time supposed to heal all wounds? Yet, every time is like the first time, the reminder I’m living in a world without my brother crushing me all over again." 😭😭😭 Dude‼️✋🏾😭
I will say this bo hot then Cold ba deacon nebo tena xem🙄, one minute I think they are making progress, jiki jiki o Sali sour or he snaps and says something out of pocket✋🏾🙄 Julian onale Pelo kise🤞🏾 cause It could never be me soze Sesi no ngeke 🏃🏾♀️➡️‼️✋🏾
“I love you more than my past,” he says. “I love you more than the obstacles the present has thrown in our way. Because you’re my future. And I’m going to love you forever because you’re my always.”
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🥺♥️😭 my fav part 😭😭😭😭
The mom? RUBBISH HUMAN🙄🚮‼️ yerrr She vexed me kise🤞🏾 but I'm glad the dad finally did right by Deacon🥺.
The way I wished Julian, read those damn letters😩😂 I need to know😩😩😩😩.
"It wasn’t just that I lost my boyfriend, but I lost my best friend, and the future we planned for together. That’s what hurts the most."
--
😭💔 dammit‼️😭 yhooo, this line triggered me 😭😭😭😭 cause I💯 understand this😭
"Isn’t time supposed to heal all wounds? Yet, every time is like the first time, the reminder I’m living in a world without my brother crushing me all over again." 😭😭😭 Dude‼️✋🏾😭
I will say this bo hot then Cold ba deacon nebo tena xem🙄, one minute I think they are making progress, jiki jiki o Sali sour or he snaps and says something out of pocket✋🏾🙄 Julian onale Pelo kise🤞🏾 cause It could never be me soze Sesi no ngeke 🏃🏾♀️➡️‼️✋🏾
“I love you more than my past,” he says. “I love you more than the obstacles the present has thrown in our way. Because you’re my future. And I’m going to love you forever because you’re my always.”
--
🥺♥️😭 my fav part 😭😭😭😭
The mom? RUBBISH HUMAN🙄🚮‼️ yerrr She vexed me kise🤞🏾 but I'm glad the dad finally did right by Deacon🥺.
The way I wished Julian, read those damn letters😩😂 I need to know😩😩😩😩.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad