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Defiant Heir by Michelle Heard
3.0
Defiant Heir is the story of Kao Reed and Fallon Reyes. They have the sweetest of beginnings before it all goes downhill. But they get back together, stronger than ever.
Synopsis:
Kao and Fallon want to take it slow. They don't want to announce their feelings for each other in front of their group of friends, yet, even though they're always together, together. But an accident leaves Kao blind and Fallon scarred. Feeling immensely guilty about putting her life in danger, Kao starts to distance himself from Fallon. How do they find their way back towards each other?
Review:
This one starts in much the same way as the first two books in the series. When Kao is twenty-three-years-old and Fallon nineteen. The tables have turned in this one as it is Kao who's first-person narration starts this one, where he's in love with Fallon. He's her plus one, always accompanying her everywhere, though they haven't made it official.
Such sweetness right at the beginning is worrisome though, as to what unpleasantness is to come in the story. There are talks of soulmates, first kisses, falling in love, and taking it slow. And then the inevitable happens, a dark chapter starts in Kao and Fallon's journey. It was so heart-breaking to see Kao transform from a soft-spoken guy to one who constantly lashed out.
At times, the characters did feel vain though, especially Fallon. But then, only someone who has gone through so many life-changing instances in such a short period of time would know how everything feels. Moreover, there's so much heartache and tenderness in the story that it makes up for it.
It was bittersweet to see them healing each other. As the end came nearer, it was a bit of a seesaw, between liking and loving the story. It is not my place to judge, especially since I haven't faced in life what Fallon went through. All I can say is that while having scars across your face is scary, but constantly speaking about it as if some people don't live with it, have no choice but to live with it… I mean, they all are very rich and can afford the best doctors. Why such vanity over good looks then?
P.S. My reviews of the books in the series is as follows:
Coldhearted Heir | Arrogant Heir | Defiant Heir
Thank you to Candi Kane PR for an e-ARC of the book.
Originally posted on:
Shaina's Musings
Synopsis:
Kao and Fallon want to take it slow. They don't want to announce their feelings for each other in front of their group of friends, yet, even though they're always together, together. But an accident leaves Kao blind and Fallon scarred. Feeling immensely guilty about putting her life in danger, Kao starts to distance himself from Fallon. How do they find their way back towards each other?
Review:
This one starts in much the same way as the first two books in the series. When Kao is twenty-three-years-old and Fallon nineteen. The tables have turned in this one as it is Kao who's first-person narration starts this one, where he's in love with Fallon. He's her plus one, always accompanying her everywhere, though they haven't made it official.
Such sweetness right at the beginning is worrisome though, as to what unpleasantness is to come in the story. There are talks of soulmates, first kisses, falling in love, and taking it slow. And then the inevitable happens, a dark chapter starts in Kao and Fallon's journey. It was so heart-breaking to see Kao transform from a soft-spoken guy to one who constantly lashed out.
At times, the characters did feel vain though, especially Fallon. But then, only someone who has gone through so many life-changing instances in such a short period of time would know how everything feels. Moreover, there's so much heartache and tenderness in the story that it makes up for it.
It was bittersweet to see them healing each other. As the end came nearer, it was a bit of a seesaw, between liking and loving the story. It is not my place to judge, especially since I haven't faced in life what Fallon went through. All I can say is that while having scars across your face is scary, but constantly speaking about it as if some people don't live with it, have no choice but to live with it… I mean, they all are very rich and can afford the best doctors. Why such vanity over good looks then?
P.S. My reviews of the books in the series is as follows:
Coldhearted Heir | Arrogant Heir | Defiant Heir
Thank you to Candi Kane PR for an e-ARC of the book.
Originally posted on:
Shaina's Musings