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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
OH MY GOD, IM ABOUT TO START THE SECOND BOOK IMMEDIATELY. HOLY HELL, MY EMOTIONS.
I've re-read this several times, and it is a favourite. This book BRINGS. THE. ANGST. There are some exasperating moments, but ultimately everyone's motivations make sense and so all the drama just works. Weston Turner is up there with the best brooding 'book boyfriends' with depth. The broad strokes of the plot are a Cyrano re-telling, but I actually think this book is probably better experienced if you are unaware of the details of that story.
What. The. Fuck.
Reading this was like taking a punch to the heart over and over again until that last page leaves you shattered completely.
Now I’m off to immediately read book two.
Reading this was like taking a punch to the heart over and over again until that last page leaves you shattered completely.
Now I’m off to immediately read book two.
Emma, I just want you to know that you just broke my heart, I literally don't think I'll ever get over this book
"I worried I would grow up to be trash too, and would hurt any woman I might someday love, so I vowed not to love anyone."
Astonishing!
I do belive that making you feel is Emma's specialty! She picks her words so clever and her characters so fiery, that you trully do belive they are real. And your heart breaks over and over again, that is until she makes it whole again.
I finished reading With Bring Down the Stars last nigh, but couldn't find the words to compliment the story. I still don't. It is a beautiful story, with amazing and unique characters and my heart broke for Weston. You see, the blurb puts Autumn Caldwell in the spot. But while I was reading this story, I couldn't help to fall in love with Weston and to root for him. It is the dark side of him, it is the quiet side of him, it is his dark mood, but it's also what has happened to him. And than there are his words. Poetry or not, with him it always felt like one.
I crave more.
Astonishing!
I do belive that making you feel is Emma's specialty! She picks her words so clever and her characters so fiery, that you trully do belive they are real. And your heart breaks over and over again, that is until she makes it whole again.
I finished reading With Bring Down the Stars last nigh, but couldn't find the words to compliment the story. I still don't. It is a beautiful story, with amazing and unique characters and my heart broke for Weston. You see, the blurb puts Autumn Caldwell in the spot. But while I was reading this story, I couldn't help to fall in love with Weston and to root for him. It is the dark side of him, it is the quiet side of him, it is his dark mood, but it's also what has happened to him. And than there are his words. Poetry or not, with him it always felt like one.
I crave more.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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
As my first Emma Scott book, I was blown away at the raw emotions that were packed in this book. I found it very hard to put it down and I was completely drawn into the characters that the author created. The angst and every little flaw of these characters makes you fall in love with them regardless of what happens. How Wes is loyal to a fault. How Connor is fighting to break his parents mold. How Autumn gives unconditional love and passion to everything in her life. I found that this book was one of those ones that you really cannot write a review for without spoiling the book because you just want to scream, cry, get giddy about every little thing with it.
Overall, this is a must read book. I know it is a duet, so yes, I am one of those ones that was with the jaw on the floor going OMG at the end. The build of the characters. The story concept. Absolutely everything about this book screams amazing. So go click and wait with bated breath for the second to come out!
Overall, this is a must read book. I know it is a duet, so yes, I am one of those ones that was with the jaw on the floor going OMG at the end. The build of the characters. The story concept. Absolutely everything about this book screams amazing. So go click and wait with bated breath for the second to come out!
audiobook 4.5 ⭐
this was unexpectedly good and I couldn't stop listening. I listened both of them one after the other and it was a really unexpected and emotional story. really really enjoyed it.
this was unexpectedly good and I couldn't stop listening. I listened both of them one after the other and it was a really unexpected and emotional story. really really enjoyed it.
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Every now and then, I take a chance on books that are generally big NOs for me to read. I've been meaning to read an Emma Scott for a very long time, I even own a few of her books. But I found myself getting sucked into the vortex of my ever growing TBR list and finally getting to that point kept slipping further and further away. I read this book over a few days and I knew that it would keep me on edge the entire time. I had to take breaks from reading, but I was so nervous to see about what would happen next between these three characters, Weston, Connor, and Autumn.
Emma Scott gave us all the warnings, a love triangle story that's not like any other and that's completely true. I'm even finding it difficult, to sum up the words to describe it all. I was pulled in so many directions emotionally about whether it was right or wrong, I couldn't make up my mind on how to feel about EVERYTHING. Not only do we have the bond between essentially two brothers, each needing one another in their lives forever. And then we have the relationship between Autumn and Connor & Autumn and Weston. It easily becomes a tangled web, but you can't help but feel for every one of these characters. It's nearly impossible to not love Connor and Weston. I loved Weston and his utmost devotion and loyalty to his best friend, Connor. He's completely selfless, but it was easy for him to get lost in all of that and revealing too much. Connor... and how my heart broke for him, just wanting the approval from the ones that mattered most to him. Trying to live up to certain expectations, pulling Weston and Autumn into his life because they bring so much good to his life. But lies start stacking up, you'll start questioning his true intentions.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around Autumn, believe it or not, she wasn't exactly my favorite. There were several times where I questioned her ability to not realize certain things especially when it came to Connor and Weston. How?! I definitely found myself connected more with Connor and Weston than Autumn. Even when the truth comes out, their bond is still something that is unbelievably unbreakable.
I personally know a lot of people that wouldn't read this because of the love triangle aspect, but I recommend for anyone that's willing to take a chance on a book; this would be the one. Bring Down the Stars definitely won't be my last Emma Scott book and I need the conclusion to this duet. It invoked so many emotions out of me, the good, the bad, and the downright heartbreaking. Emma Scott truly has the gift of storytelling, keeping all of her readers completely captivated by this story. She has written a love triangle that's absolutely unique and you'll be rooting for each character's happiness. I think that's a first time I'm able to say that about a love triangle story.
I was rooting for each character, but for all very different reasons. I'm sure I'm confusing, but it's one of those things you have to read to understand where I'm coming from.
I truly want every romance lover to read this, but I also want them to go in blind and just chance it. I feel like that's the best way to get the full effect of this emotional story. I know this book has certain elements we don't love to read about but trust me, it's worth it.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"Silence fell between us. My heart felt like it was being pulled in two directions-to helping Connor try again with Autumn, or to convince him to move on."
"Yes, at my expense. I'm going to pay. Every day they're together, I'm going to pay. Because her happiness is worth the price."
"He deserves to be happy too."
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Every now and then, I take a chance on books that are generally big NOs for me to read. I've been meaning to read an Emma Scott for a very long time, I even own a few of her books. But I found myself getting sucked into the vortex of my ever growing TBR list and finally getting to that point kept slipping further and further away. I read this book over a few days and I knew that it would keep me on edge the entire time. I had to take breaks from reading, but I was so nervous to see about what would happen next between these three characters, Weston, Connor, and Autumn.
Emma Scott gave us all the warnings, a love triangle story that's not like any other and that's completely true. I'm even finding it difficult, to sum up the words to describe it all. I was pulled in so many directions emotionally about whether it was right or wrong, I couldn't make up my mind on how to feel about EVERYTHING. Not only do we have the bond between essentially two brothers, each needing one another in their lives forever. And then we have the relationship between Autumn and Connor & Autumn and Weston. It easily becomes a tangled web, but you can't help but feel for every one of these characters. It's nearly impossible to not love Connor and Weston. I loved Weston and his utmost devotion and loyalty to his best friend, Connor. He's completely selfless, but it was easy for him to get lost in all of that and revealing too much. Connor... and how my heart broke for him, just wanting the approval from the ones that mattered most to him. Trying to live up to certain expectations, pulling Weston and Autumn into his life because they bring so much good to his life. But lies start stacking up, you'll start questioning his true intentions.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind around Autumn, believe it or not, she wasn't exactly my favorite. There were several times where I questioned her ability to not realize certain things especially when it came to Connor and Weston. How?! I definitely found myself connected more with Connor and Weston than Autumn. Even when the truth comes out, their bond is still something that is unbelievably unbreakable.
I personally know a lot of people that wouldn't read this because of the love triangle aspect, but I recommend for anyone that's willing to take a chance on a book; this would be the one. Bring Down the Stars definitely won't be my last Emma Scott book and I need the conclusion to this duet. It invoked so many emotions out of me, the good, the bad, and the downright heartbreaking. Emma Scott truly has the gift of storytelling, keeping all of her readers completely captivated by this story. She has written a love triangle that's absolutely unique and you'll be rooting for each character's happiness. I think that's a first time I'm able to say that about a love triangle story.
I was rooting for each character, but for all very different reasons. I'm sure I'm confusing, but it's one of those things you have to read to understand where I'm coming from.
I truly want every romance lover to read this, but I also want them to go in blind and just chance it. I feel like that's the best way to get the full effect of this emotional story. I know this book has certain elements we don't love to read about but trust me, it's worth it.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"Silence fell between us. My heart felt like it was being pulled in two directions-to helping Connor try again with Autumn, or to convince him to move on."
"Yes, at my expense. I'm going to pay. Every day they're together, I'm going to pay. Because her happiness is worth the price."
"He deserves to be happy too."