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pattyfgd's review
5.0
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I love this series. It does not get old like some that are more than a trilogy. The Cunningham family is always bringing new and fresh stories for us. This is the second main book of Louisa and Ward's story. Lou is a total mess, trying to cope with the death of her father and the loss of her privileged life. Ward is running from his birth father, who now owns the Cunningham's former estate. The two are set on an adventure of running, fighting, loving, and lots of sex(did I mention how hot those scenes are?). While running, Lou and Ward learn about themselves, what they want, where they are going, will it be together? The growth of the two characters is incredible and you see them blend together and learn to cope with life and love. We do get to see Lily and Calder as well..and the surprise ending, well, you will just have to read the book!
Sarah Beth Goer narrates this story. Her narration has become the Cunningham family for me, and I love it. It's like coming home, knowing each character that is speaking, and it totally fits my picture of who they are.
I love this series. It does not get old like some that are more than a trilogy. The Cunningham family is always bringing new and fresh stories for us. This is the second main book of Louisa and Ward's story. Lou is a total mess, trying to cope with the death of her father and the loss of her privileged life. Ward is running from his birth father, who now owns the Cunningham's former estate. The two are set on an adventure of running, fighting, loving, and lots of sex(did I mention how hot those scenes are?). While running, Lou and Ward learn about themselves, what they want, where they are going, will it be together? The growth of the two characters is incredible and you see them blend together and learn to cope with life and love. We do get to see Lily and Calder as well..and the surprise ending, well, you will just have to read the book!
Sarah Beth Goer narrates this story. Her narration has become the Cunningham family for me, and I love it. It's like coming home, knowing each character that is speaking, and it totally fits my picture of who they are.
thisboricuareader's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephanieeemk's review
4.0
4✨
I love me a road trip!
Of course, this was a very different kind of road trip than I'm used to. Typically I'm driving for eight to ten hours a day and by the time I reach a hotel I kick off my shoes and collapse on the bed for a nap. Lou and Ward sort of do the same thing, but they stop to have sex on the beach, or in the car, or in any of the seedy motels they stop at along the way!
Hot sex aside, this book was quite good! I didn't love Lou when I first met her, but it was great to see how she was growing as a person and discovering her feelings for Ward. Both Lou and Ward had pain to work through. Lou was still upset and hadn't really mourned the loss of her own father, while Ward never really got the chance to know his father because he didn't stick around when his mother got pregnant.
And then everything explodes near the end. No spoilers, but I am happy that Asher Julian got his. I thought he might have been a rival for Lily's love in an earlier novel, but he turned out to be the biggest asshole. So... I'm glad that he got what he deserved. Even if I wish I could kick him myself.
I love me a road trip!
Of course, this was a very different kind of road trip than I'm used to. Typically I'm driving for eight to ten hours a day and by the time I reach a hotel I kick off my shoes and collapse on the bed for a nap. Lou and Ward sort of do the same thing, but they stop to have sex on the beach, or in the car, or in any of the seedy motels they stop at along the way!
Hot sex aside, this book was quite good! I didn't love Lou when I first met her, but it was great to see how she was growing as a person and discovering her feelings for Ward. Both Lou and Ward had pain to work through. Lou was still upset and hadn't really mourned the loss of her own father, while Ward never really got the chance to know his father because he didn't stick around when his mother got pregnant.
And then everything explodes near the end. No spoilers, but I am happy that Asher Julian got his. I thought he might have been a rival for Lily's love in an earlier novel, but he turned out to be the biggest asshole. So... I'm glad that he got what he deserved. Even if I wish I could kick him myself.
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