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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I laughed and I cried. As frustrating as this couple is, it’s worth the read.
I finished this book and loved the storyline. The writing was amazing and really kept me intrigued throughout the whole of the book. The characters are so captivating and the conflict is so well written within the story. I love the whole book and it adds to the rest of the series. My issue was with the heroine and it seemed to grate on me through the book. She doesn't know whether she's coming or going and she really puts the hero through unnecessary work.
In the concluding book in the trilogy Adam and Mia have to face forces bigger than themselves. Now that Adam knows Mia is both pregnant and has cancer he has to try make her see that she needs to think of herself in this moment and not give up. He also has to be there for her, support her and love her all while getting over the betrayal that she caused and rebuild his trust in her.
Mia has to make a decision. Abort her baby and go through chemo or keep her baby and risk a greater chance of dying.
In this beautifully tragic book two people come together to survive. They have to fight forces and depend on each other, although there is still so much that is standing in their way.
I loved this story for many reasons but the main one was that it was realistic. Just because Adam and Mia were together again didn't mean that everything was automatically okay between them. They still fought, they still messed up and they still loved each other, all with that underlying hurt between them. It's beautiful to see love overcome so much in this story.
I must admit I cried a whole lot during this book but it is kind of a given. There is now way you can pick up this story and not cry.
Beautiful, heartbreaking and completely amazing.
Mia has to make a decision. Abort her baby and go through chemo or keep her baby and risk a greater chance of dying.
In this beautifully tragic book two people come together to survive. They have to fight forces and depend on each other, although there is still so much that is standing in their way.
I loved this story for many reasons but the main one was that it was realistic. Just because Adam and Mia were together again didn't mean that everything was automatically okay between them. They still fought, they still messed up and they still loved each other, all with that underlying hurt between them. It's beautiful to see love overcome so much in this story.
I must admit I cried a whole lot during this book but it is kind of a given. There is now way you can pick up this story and not cry.
Beautiful, heartbreaking and completely amazing.
I just couldn't handle the lack of emotional maturity anymore.
Continuing with my relisten of this series, and man, I forgot how gut-wrenching this book is. How I forgot, I don’t know.
Adam and Mia are such a fantastic couple that have a lot to deal with in this book. I love that even when they were breaking my heart and making me feel all the feels that there was also funny moments. I really did not like Jordan in this trilogy but by the end, I was ready to give him a maybe.
Kirsten Leigh is fabulous and taking nothing away from her but Jason Clarke absolutely stole the show with his emotional performance. I felt ALL the emotions.
Adam and Mia are such a fantastic couple that have a lot to deal with in this book. I love that even when they were breaking my heart and making me feel all the feels that there was also funny moments. I really did not like Jordan in this trilogy but by the end, I was ready to give him a maybe.
Kirsten Leigh is fabulous and taking nothing away from her but Jason Clarke absolutely stole the show with his emotional performance. I felt ALL the emotions.
I think I would've liked this book a whole lot more if Mia had decided to not end her pregnancy. Not because I'm against abortion or anything like that, I fully support women having the right to choose what to do with their bodies. But everything would have been so much more dramatic! The stakes would've been infinitely higher!
Mia could've gotten to 7 months (or maybe 6 and a half) before collapsing, getting an emergency c-section and ending up in a coma after a rushed first chemo session (or surgery and radiation? considering her cancer would've have been a whole lot worse by this point).
The baby would have to be rushed to the NICU. And there you have all this feels! A brand-new mother fighting for her life, a new-born that you don't know if he/she will survive, and a first time father, heartbroken and terrified of losing both the woman he loves and the only thing he might have left of her if she happens to die. Wouldn't THAT have been so much better?
Plus, Adam would've been a witness to Mia deteriorating because of her choice to keep the baby. So you would get all that impotence and helplessness mixed up with his emotions of seeing the baby for the first time, feeling it move inside Mia... He would instinctively love the baby because it's his kid, but at the same time hate it for what it's doing to the love of his life. And most importantly, he would have to deal with all this overwhelming emotions once the baby was born, all by himself.
OMG I wanna read a book like that! I just got myself really excited!
So, yeah, you see why I was disappointed when Mia terminated her pregnancy.
From that point on, it was a lot of depressing moments, wordless fights, ignoring of mayor problems... the usual for Adam and Mia.
What I have to admit I really loved was the sort of game he made her to tell her how he felt about everything. That was unbelievable heartbreaking and at the same time totally sweet and adorable.
I wonder if we'll get to see Mia pregnant, or their kids in Jordan's book...
Mia could've gotten to 7 months (or maybe 6 and a half) before collapsing, getting an emergency c-section and ending up in a coma after a rushed first chemo session (or surgery and radiation? considering her cancer would've have been a whole lot worse by this point).
The baby would have to be rushed to the NICU. And there you have all this feels! A brand-new mother fighting for her life, a new-born that you don't know if he/she will survive, and a first time father, heartbroken and terrified of losing both the woman he loves and the only thing he might have left of her if she happens to die. Wouldn't THAT have been so much better?
Plus, Adam would've been a witness to Mia deteriorating because of her choice to keep the baby. So you would get all that impotence and helplessness mixed up with his emotions of seeing the baby for the first time, feeling it move inside Mia... He would instinctively love the baby because it's his kid, but at the same time hate it for what it's doing to the love of his life. And most importantly, he would have to deal with all this overwhelming emotions once the baby was born, all by himself.
OMG I wanna read a book like that! I just got myself really excited!
So, yeah, you see why I was disappointed when Mia terminated her pregnancy.
From that point on, it was a lot of depressing moments, wordless fights, ignoring of mayor problems... the usual for Adam and Mia.
What I have to admit I really loved was the sort of game he made her to tell her how he felt about everything. That was unbelievable heartbreaking and at the same time totally sweet and adorable.
I wonder if we'll get to see Mia pregnant, or their kids in Jordan's book...
I loved and hated these books. However, read the entire trilogy in a few days so they weren't horrible, just not my cup of tea. The narration sometimes grated on me, overexplaining things. I also struggled to sympathize with Mia with some of her decisions.
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My heart! Adam en Mia are both so stubborn. They obviously love each other, but they were so toxic in the previous book. This one pulled all the heartstrings. And even though I had already spoiled it for myself, by having read Jordan's and William's books first, this instalment still took my breath away at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Wow! I am totally blown away by this book! First, I'll just say that the first book in this series was one of my favorite books ever. I love Mia and Adam and their unique story. In book 2, I was devastated by Mia's situation and her secrets. Now in book 3, Mia is faced with the most difficult decision a woman could ever face. My heart broke for her and at 5% in, I was already crying and had to take a little break. I don't know what I would've done if I was in her situation. Adam is an amazing character. He is supportive but also isn't a push-over. This is a true love story, the way Adam helps and cares for Mia is amazing and beautiful. These aren't perfect characters, they make mistakes, they don't always make the best decisions but they are some of the most real, heart-felt characters I have ever read. The writing of this book (and this entire Gaming the System series) is absolutely brilliant. This is unlike a lot of the other books out there right now, it's a unique story that really takes you on a journey. I highly recommend this book and this entire series! I can't wait for Jordan's book next!
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
I definitely liked this book more than book 2 but not nearly as much as book 1. The drama was stifling at times and I never really got the motivations behind the characters actions. Most of the time they were incredibly frustrating. I don think the author handled a very painful situation well, I just wish we got to see a little more of their happily ever after. I know there is another book for another character, but I still think there should have been more in this one. After everything the readers went through it would have been a nice reward.