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Ache
by Marley Valentine
This didn't go as I expected.
The story and characters were all well written, I love friends to lovers, and supportive families, it was a joy to read.
I felt sorry for both Jordan and Gael, so many years of being stubborn and silly. But I also didn't like them at the same time. I mean 10 fucking years and you don't speak knowing you love one another, or at least you can see it, and let it fester between you, drag other people in your lives and break them as well. They were both so selfless and selfish at the same time. They were complicated characters which is why I can't hate them completely because they are realistic in many ways too.
How it happened was a disappointment for me, I can understand how it feels to be finally free of the restraints and fall into each other and lust. But that was just so selfish, not being able to hold themselves for a few days to be together in a more respectful way to each other and Elena.
Both Jordan and Gael were assholes to her and to each other. On top of everything they made each other cheaters, but the good thing was they felt the weight of it even in their happy ending. Because that's how it really goes in real world, you get consequences and scars on your concious.
I was surprised to see Elena had her own episodes. I am also conflicted with how I feel about it. I don't really like to read especially a third party in a relationship but I was also kinda rooting for Elena to kick them both in the ass for being hypocrites for so long.
She was so human. He was aware of everything but also desperate for a family and peace so she stayed. It was heartbreaking to see her going through.
Even it was so raw and real sometimes, in other times it was hard to believe. Like how on earth, 10 fucking years... And family's response, he was about marry another woman whom they all loved, accepted and made a part of family, but then they could easily kick her to the curb because he is with his best friend now. Obviously they are supposed to be supportive to their child first by default. But still, especially the Mom's reaction. I mean wtf... Why has nobody said anything to Gael while he was planning to the wedding for months?
I have mixed feelings for this book, the writing is excellent as always from Marley Valentine, there are some quotes that are so raw and deep. However the plot and MCs, I have mixed feelings. ☹️
The best part of book is to see Julian and Deacon together, and glimpses of Frankie before his book.
The story and characters were all well written, I love friends to lovers, and supportive families, it was a joy to read.
I felt sorry for both Jordan and Gael, so many years of being stubborn and silly. But I also didn't like them at the same time. I mean 10 fucking years and you don't speak knowing you love one another, or at least you can see it, and let it fester between you, drag other people in your lives and break them as well. They were both so selfless and selfish at the same time. They were complicated characters which is why I can't hate them completely because they are realistic in many ways too.
How it happened was a disappointment for me, I can understand how it feels to be finally free of the restraints and fall into each other and lust. But that was just so selfish, not being able to hold themselves for a few days to be together in a more respectful way to each other and Elena.
Both Jordan and Gael were assholes to her and to each other. On top of everything they made each other cheaters, but the good thing was they felt the weight of it even in their happy ending. Because that's how it really goes in real world, you get consequences and scars on your concious.
I was surprised to see Elena had her own episodes. I am also conflicted with how I feel about it. I don't really like to read especially a third party in a relationship but I was also kinda rooting for Elena to kick them both in the ass for being hypocrites for so long.
She was so human. He was aware of everything but also desperate for a family and peace so she stayed. It was heartbreaking to see her going through.
Even it was so raw and real sometimes, in other times it was hard to believe. Like how on earth, 10 fucking years... And family's response, he was about marry another woman whom they all loved, accepted and made a part of family, but then they could easily kick her to the curb because he is with his best friend now. Obviously they are supposed to be supportive to their child first by default. But still, especially the Mom's reaction. I mean wtf... Why has nobody said anything to Gael while he was planning to the wedding for months?
I have mixed feelings for this book, the writing is excellent as always from Marley Valentine, there are some quotes that are so raw and deep. However the plot and MCs, I have mixed feelings. ☹️
The best part of book is to see Julian and Deacon together, and glimpses of Frankie before his book.