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karentje's review against another edition
5.0
With every new book the Fractured Connections series gets better and better. Sienna and Aiden have been circling each other throughout the first two books in this series and it was so great, a relief almost, to finally see them find their way to each other.
The main characters in this series never have it easy and the same is true for Sienna and Aiden, there is more for them to overcome than the loss of their mutual friend Alison. Sienna finds herself in dangers situations and Aiden has a painful secret in his past that he needs to open up about because he is haunted by it still. They both have a tendency to worry and take on blame/responsibility for things they have no control over. For Aiden that translates into his infamous anger management issues, while Sienna turns to avoidance/denial as a crutch.
Aiden and Sienna gravitate quite gradually, or so it seems at first, from friendship to coupledom and a new normal for them both, a normal where they can be together without guilt and let the embers of their old crushes grow into a deeper love. Aiden is great at saying & doing the exact wrong thing, even when he means well, but he learns from his mistakes, motivated by love, which was wonderful.
Aiden and Diego were the sweetest! Who knew he was a cat person! I loved all of Sienna’s cats too, and how Aiden and Sienna constantly talked to their pets. Too adorable.
Apart from the romances and the wonderful couples, the strength of this series lies in the sense of friendship and family that is omnipresent, inspiring and endearing. I love how they all stick together and I adore every glimpse we get of the secondary characters. Dillon is the brightest light for me, always, and I was so moved by him in this story especially! I do hope he gets his own book sooner rather than later.
Narration: Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell continue on the road to audio greatness. They did such an amazing job narrating this story and all its characters, both main and secondary ones. I really enjoyed the emotion they brought to their performances as well as their pacing and timbre. What also stands out to me, is how great they both are at doing voices for characters of the opposite sex. Recommend!
The main characters in this series never have it easy and the same is true for Sienna and Aiden, there is more for them to overcome than the loss of their mutual friend Alison. Sienna finds herself in dangers situations and Aiden has a painful secret in his past that he needs to open up about because he is haunted by it still. They both have a tendency to worry and take on blame/responsibility for things they have no control over. For Aiden that translates into his infamous anger management issues, while Sienna turns to avoidance/denial as a crutch.
Aiden and Sienna gravitate quite gradually, or so it seems at first, from friendship to coupledom and a new normal for them both, a normal where they can be together without guilt and let the embers of their old crushes grow into a deeper love. Aiden is great at saying & doing the exact wrong thing, even when he means well, but he learns from his mistakes, motivated by love, which was wonderful.
Aiden and Diego were the sweetest! Who knew he was a cat person! I loved all of Sienna’s cats too, and how Aiden and Sienna constantly talked to their pets. Too adorable.
Apart from the romances and the wonderful couples, the strength of this series lies in the sense of friendship and family that is omnipresent, inspiring and endearing. I love how they all stick together and I adore every glimpse we get of the secondary characters. Dillon is the brightest light for me, always, and I was so moved by him in this story especially! I do hope he gets his own book sooner rather than later.
Narration: Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell continue on the road to audio greatness. They did such an amazing job narrating this story and all its characters, both main and secondary ones. I really enjoyed the emotion they brought to their performances as well as their pacing and timbre. What also stands out to me, is how great they both are at doing voices for characters of the opposite sex. Recommend!
heather_whit's review
4.0
This is not my first time reading Carrie Ann Ryan. However, it is the first non-paranormal book of hers I have read. I love her writing style, and the way she pulls you in from beginning to end. She has an ability to make you love her heroines with their no nonsense ways of dealing with their OTT alpha males.
In Falling With You we get a slow burn of enemies to lovers with Sienna and Aiden. They have known each other for years, but know how to get under each other's skin. An incident occurs and the both of them decide non communication is the best answer. We all know communication is key, and these two are a little slow at following that. Once the communication starts you will learn the only thing holding them apart are their own fears of rejection. As their story unfolds certain things come to light, and they both get a glimpse at what their happiness could be like if they would just give in.
The non communication really built up the slow burn between the two of them. I like the dual POV's. I'm one of those readers that needs to know just what is going on in the other characters heads. If you are looking for a sweet enemies to lovers with some "meddling" friends/family look no further.
In Falling With You we get a slow burn of enemies to lovers with Sienna and Aiden. They have known each other for years, but know how to get under each other's skin. An incident occurs and the both of them decide non communication is the best answer. We all know communication is key, and these two are a little slow at following that. Once the communication starts you will learn the only thing holding them apart are their own fears of rejection. As their story unfolds certain things come to light, and they both get a glimpse at what their happiness could be like if they would just give in.
The non communication really built up the slow burn between the two of them. I like the dual POV's. I'm one of those readers that needs to know just what is going on in the other characters heads. If you are looking for a sweet enemies to lovers with some "meddling" friends/family look no further.
elylibrarysec's review
4.0
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Sienna Knight is questioning her feelings. It was interesting to watch her question herself. But she has a great couple of friends that help her get out of her own head. Aiden Connolly seems to be angry at the world. His world gets turned on its axis when he steps in and stops something that had him rethinking his life.
This story is one about life’s choices. Why do we choose our partner? Is there someone else out there for us? Can we be happy more than once? Why do we carry on when our heart is broken? Do I have the right to go after someone that I think is right for me?
Our author is such a great storyteller. She knows the right combination that will get your heart and mind involved. One good thing is that with all the ups and downs I didn’t get a case of vertigo. I didn’t want this ride to end and luckily there’s another book coming out. But sadly it doesn’t until January. The good thing is that I can read the book I missed in the meantime.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Sienna Knight is questioning her feelings. It was interesting to watch her question herself. But she has a great couple of friends that help her get out of her own head. Aiden Connolly seems to be angry at the world. His world gets turned on its axis when he steps in and stops something that had him rethinking his life.
This story is one about life’s choices. Why do we choose our partner? Is there someone else out there for us? Can we be happy more than once? Why do we carry on when our heart is broken? Do I have the right to go after someone that I think is right for me?
Our author is such a great storyteller. She knows the right combination that will get your heart and mind involved. One good thing is that with all the ups and downs I didn’t get a case of vertigo. I didn’t want this ride to end and luckily there’s another book coming out. But sadly it doesn’t until January. The good thing is that I can read the book I missed in the meantime.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
squenn's review
5.0
This was such a great, sweet, loving story. Sienna and Aiden fight their attraction at every turn. When trouble finds Sienna, she backs even more away as she doesn’t want Aiden to know and get involved. She has feelings for him but is afraid that she is betraying her friend by acting on them. But with feelings that are too strong to deny, they have no choice but to give in to each other. I loved reading this story and seeing how they deal with the internal struggles that they face. Both were such great characters!
arhodes202's review
5.0
Once again Carrie Ann gives us another story full of emotion and angst. This book captures your heart and doesn't let go. She deals with real life issues such as the loss of friends and hidden feelings. Aiden Connolly and Sienna Knight are two lost souls pulled together through their friendship and family ties. I loved their banter and how they loved to get under each others skin. Their chemistry is off the charts.
Seeing the devastation and heartache Aiden dealt with and the horrors Sienna went through is heartbreaking. But they had an amazing support system between them all and they pulled through, for the better. Their hearts are so full of love yet they try to shield their feelings for each other because of their guilt over Allison. I laughed, I cried ugly tears and my heart expanded to double its size throughout this book. I adore the bond the Connolly Brothers have with each other. I also loved the Cameo we saw of one special Montgomery Ink couple made in this story. I am looking forward to the next installment. This is for sure a must read.
Seeing the devastation and heartache Aiden dealt with and the horrors Sienna went through is heartbreaking. But they had an amazing support system between them all and they pulled through, for the better. Their hearts are so full of love yet they try to shield their feelings for each other because of their guilt over Allison. I laughed, I cried ugly tears and my heart expanded to double its size throughout this book. I adore the bond the Connolly Brothers have with each other. I also loved the Cameo we saw of one special Montgomery Ink couple made in this story. I am looking forward to the next installment. This is for sure a must read.
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