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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
A TOP READ FOR THE YEAR
This book wrecked my heart, ruined my sleep schedule and absolutely obliterated everything I thought I knew about Ridge—and you know what? I'm not even sorry about it.
Stuffed to the brim with angst, grief, separation, happiness, swoon-worthy moments, fun, and (of course) the "McCallister ego"—you will find yourself drowning in Ridge and Evie's emotions, swamped by the harsh truths their stories expose and then beg for more.
An absolutely amazing read, highly recommend! It's going into my top Reads of the year list.
This book wrecked my heart, ruined my sleep schedule and absolutely obliterated everything I thought I knew about Ridge—and you know what? I'm not even sorry about it.
Stuffed to the brim with angst, grief, separation, happiness, swoon-worthy moments, fun, and (of course) the "McCallister ego"—you will find yourself drowning in Ridge and Evie's emotions, swamped by the harsh truths their stories expose and then beg for more.
An absolutely amazing read, highly recommend! It's going into my top Reads of the year list.
This book played yo-yo with my feelings. It was an up and down rollercoaster from the very beginning of the book and I cannot say how much a enjoyed a set of pace.
I have been on a dramione - or basically any fanfiction I can get my hands on binge the last few weeks and this was a welcome difference to my pace.
4.5 stars, however because I feel Ridge could have been more in this book - and that he would not let Evie go as easily as he did in the book. I loved Quinne's story that happened in the background and I so need to track down that book.
My favorite quote from the book :
It was funny how the person you loved most was the only reason you were bound to a life you desperately wanted to get away from. Sometimes love is like an anchor.
I have been on a dramione - or basically any fanfiction I can get my hands on binge the last few weeks and this was a welcome difference to my pace.
4.5 stars, however because I feel Ridge could have been more in this book - and that he would not let Evie go as easily as he did in the book. I loved Quinne's story that happened in the background and I so need to track down that book.
My favorite quote from the book :
It was funny how the person you loved most was the only reason you were bound to a life you desperately wanted to get away from. Sometimes love is like an anchor.
I had a feeling I would absolutely love this, and loved it I did! Ridge and Evie have my whole entire heart
When wrecked meets ruined? Yea that was me, I was wrecked and ruined but then put back together again ❤️ this was full of so much angst and emotion, I never wanted it to end.
“I was amazed that we’d found each other. Two damaged people in a broken world that didn’t feel as broken or as ugly with him in it.”
Ridge and Evie are the definition of people who deserve all the good in the world. They both had painful pasts and came out on top, proving they could have the bright future they deserved. They had that special bond as they were both a little broken and really understood each other. Although they were like oil and water they were also so similar, Stubborn and strong willed. Their chemistry was undeniable and they were so fkn hot together aswell omg Ridge is… unreal
When wrecked meets ruined? Yea that was me, I was wrecked and ruined but then put back together again ❤️ this was full of so much angst and emotion, I never wanted it to end.
“I was amazed that we’d found each other. Two damaged people in a broken world that didn’t feel as broken or as ugly with him in it.”
Ridge and Evie are the definition of people who deserve all the good in the world. They both had painful pasts and came out on top, proving they could have the bright future they deserved. They had that special bond as they were both a little broken and really understood each other. Although they were like oil and water they were also so similar, Stubborn and strong willed. Their chemistry was undeniable and they were so fkn hot together aswell omg Ridge is… unreal
The fourth book in the Lost Stars Series did NOT disappoint! I fell in love with Ridge and thoroughly enjoyed Evie's sass before beginning this book, and enjoyed it even more because of that. I love that Emery Rose ties all of her characters in, throughout all of the books, and in turn, creates an entire world that you can get lost in. Ridge and Evie are all right for each other, and yet can't get the timing right. The entire time, I kept waiting for the next shoe to drop....hands down, a must-read~
4.5⭐️
tropes: enemies to lovers, second chance,small town romance,angsty
ridge and evie’s book did not disappoint!! this was one of my most highly anticipated reads and i loved every single second of it. emery is the queen of angst and i couldn’t put this book down, i’m so in love with ridge and evie, all the angst was 100% worth it. i loved seeing the McCallisters throughout this book and seeing what they were up to. The epilogue was perfection!! i just adore this entire universe and everyone in it <3
thank you for the arc!
tropes: enemies to lovers, second chance,small town romance,angsty
ridge and evie’s book did not disappoint!! this was one of my most highly anticipated reads and i loved every single second of it. emery is the queen of angst and i couldn’t put this book down, i’m so in love with ridge and evie, all the angst was 100% worth it. i loved seeing the McCallisters throughout this book and seeing what they were up to. The epilogue was perfection!! i just adore this entire universe and everyone in it <3
thank you for the arc!
I mean... I didn't bargain for feeling ALL the feels today, but man was it worth it.
This is a story of young love. This is a story of meeting your soul mate but the timing is off. This is a story that spans a decade and allows you to truly immerse yourself into the lives of these characters. This is a story of second chances both in love and in life. This is a story of 2 beautifully broken souls. This is a story of wrecked meeting ruined. This is a story that is a 5 star read.
3.5 stars
Emery Rose always transfixes me with her sweeping romances- heartfelt, angst, and emotionally rich stories that are equal parts growing up and figuring yourself out as they are finding the person who sees the entirety of your heart. The love stories are beautiful but painful, deftly capturing the full spectrum and heady emotion of falling in love. The hope and fear, the contentment and confusion, the ease and complications, the joy and thrill. I’ve adored this series, and there’s much I adored about this book.
This is a story told in parts, and my feelings about Ridge and Evie’s story too came in parts. I truly loved the first ⅔ of this story- the epicness of first love, the beautiful connection of two characters who have been broken and harmed by the world around them, two characters who hesitantly, but earth-movingly, find healing and safety in one another. It’s not an easy journey- it’s the kind of love story that ruins you, tears at your heart, because these are characters so mired in adversity and pain, that it’s hard to truly open their hearts to another. But the falling is so magical- watching how authentically they connect, the peace and restorative calm they find in caring for each other. I loved them both so intensely, I loved their LOVE so intensely, and I loved how passionately and sincerely they find their way into each other, find a relationship that heals and empowers rather than hurts. We have angst, we have push-pull, we have a heart pounding chemistry. I was mesmerized.
But again, this story is told in parts, so we wait, for the proverbial shoe drop we know is coming,, and drop it does. I can’t fault Emery to challenging these characters further, for giving them countless obstacles and the most challenging path yet. Artistically, I understand. Understandably, it warps these characters, and the next phase of their story relies heavily on a plot convention that I don’t enjoy and that I personally think shorts changes authentic character growth, particularly when we’re seeing versions of these characters that feel like strangers, to us and each other. And given that, after ALL that went through, it felt like we never got to settle into that version of them (versions I was disappointed in), to see them work through much together, or to really sit in their tension and HEA. It’s hard to say much without spoiling, but after a narrative decision that I already struggled with, I struggled more to feel like their HEA was shortchanged. We get one, and I’m so happy we do, but I’m not sure I feel closure in it- because we didn’t dwell in what they’d become.
I still loved a lot of this story, and even if I personally didn’t love how their story progressed in places, I am madly, passionately rooting for this couple. And thankfully we also get to see a few favorites along the way as well. I adore this author and this series, and this story, regardless of how messy or toxic is it in places, is still beautiful and worth diving into- just prepare for quite a journey, and a lot of heartache.
Emery Rose always transfixes me with her sweeping romances- heartfelt, angst, and emotionally rich stories that are equal parts growing up and figuring yourself out as they are finding the person who sees the entirety of your heart. The love stories are beautiful but painful, deftly capturing the full spectrum and heady emotion of falling in love. The hope and fear, the contentment and confusion, the ease and complications, the joy and thrill. I’ve adored this series, and there’s much I adored about this book.
This is a story told in parts, and my feelings about Ridge and Evie’s story too came in parts. I truly loved the first ⅔ of this story- the epicness of first love, the beautiful connection of two characters who have been broken and harmed by the world around them, two characters who hesitantly, but earth-movingly, find healing and safety in one another. It’s not an easy journey- it’s the kind of love story that ruins you, tears at your heart, because these are characters so mired in adversity and pain, that it’s hard to truly open their hearts to another. But the falling is so magical- watching how authentically they connect, the peace and restorative calm they find in caring for each other. I loved them both so intensely, I loved their LOVE so intensely, and I loved how passionately and sincerely they find their way into each other, find a relationship that heals and empowers rather than hurts. We have angst, we have push-pull, we have a heart pounding chemistry. I was mesmerized.
But again, this story is told in parts, so we wait, for the proverbial shoe drop we know is coming,, and drop it does. I can’t fault Emery to challenging these characters further, for giving them countless obstacles and the most challenging path yet. Artistically, I understand. Understandably, it warps these characters, and the next phase of their story relies heavily on a plot convention that I don’t enjoy and that I personally think shorts changes authentic character growth, particularly when we’re seeing versions of these characters that feel like strangers, to us and each other. And given that, after ALL that went through, it felt like we never got to settle into that version of them (versions I was disappointed in), to see them work through much together, or to really sit in their tension and HEA. It’s hard to say much without spoiling, but after a narrative decision that I already struggled with, I struggled more to feel like their HEA was shortchanged. We get one, and I’m so happy we do, but I’m not sure I feel closure in it- because we didn’t dwell in what they’d become.
I still loved a lot of this story, and even if I personally didn’t love how their story progressed in places, I am madly, passionately rooting for this couple. And thankfully we also get to see a few favorites along the way as well. I adore this author and this series, and this story, regardless of how messy or toxic is it in places, is still beautiful and worth diving into- just prepare for quite a journey, and a lot of heartache.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cried. This was sooo beautiful. Totally my cup of tea.
2 broken people from the wrong side of the tracks. 1 already on the right one, the other sliding.
I loved Ridge and Evy. They were perfect from start to finish. Beautiful.
2 broken people from the wrong side of the tracks. 1 already on the right one, the other sliding.
I loved Ridge and Evy. They were perfect from start to finish. Beautiful.