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Find Me
by Ashley N. Rostek
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I actually really appreciated this book and I did not expect it. Are there things that just don't make sense? Of course but there are also points that I really crave in stories that I don't seem to find that much and I'm choosing to concentrate on those. Some small examples (very light spoilers) : I love that Shiloh trained/trains in defense combat after her attack. I never see that in stories and I just don't get it. I don't mean to tell people how to cope but I'm always surprised that there aren't more combat training for girls that get out of abusive relationships or were attacked.
Another thing : the book is really slow and not much happens because it's all about coping (which isn't going really well) but that's also what I found really realistic about it. You don't get over it in a month or even a year and it generally involves unhealthiness hence the light smoking, drinking, and hardcore running in the book.
The boys are almost too good to be true but honestly, their adorable-ness counterbalances the sad depressing feeling of Shiloh's life. At least Knox is a hard ass and that was seriously needed, because the other three are cute as a button, pretty whipped and quite frankly useless. Also, there's barely anything sex/sexy in this book. While feelings develop pretty fast (though at different speeds), no one falls into bed with anyone easily, quickly and there's no "omg, I want to bone him so hard my brain shuts everything off and I'm suddenly so much better."
All in all, the slow vibe, the fragile yet strong female lead, the useless adorable boys and their grumpy brother made the whole book worth it. I think the insertion of the traumatic events through the nightmares made the pacing of the book work.
Overall, a strong and intriguing start. I will say that I'm a bit worried about the whole thing being four books because I'm not sure that things aren't going to go bonkers at one point but one book at a time and this one is definitely a-okay if you're in the mood for some sad yet hopeful story about a girl trying to learn to live again.
Another thing : the book is really slow and not much happens because it's all about coping (which isn't going really well) but that's also what I found really realistic about it. You don't get over it in a month or even a year and it generally involves unhealthiness hence the light smoking, drinking, and hardcore running in the book.
The boys are almost too good to be true but honestly, their adorable-ness counterbalances the sad depressing feeling of Shiloh's life. At least Knox is a hard ass and that was seriously needed, because the other three are cute as a button, pretty whipped and quite frankly useless. Also, there's barely anything sex/sexy in this book. While feelings develop pretty fast (though at different speeds), no one falls into bed with anyone easily, quickly and there's no "omg, I want to bone him so hard my brain shuts everything off and I'm suddenly so much better."
All in all, the slow vibe, the fragile yet strong female lead, the useless adorable boys and their grumpy brother made the whole book worth it. I think the insertion of the traumatic events through the nightmares made the pacing of the book work.
Overall, a strong and intriguing start. I will say that I'm a bit worried about the whole thing being four books because I'm not sure that things aren't going to go bonkers at one point but one book at a time and this one is definitely a-okay if you're in the mood for some sad yet hopeful story about a girl trying to learn to live again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault
Minor: Cancer