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Whispers of Redemption by K. T. Maddan

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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

4.5

"One of these days, I swear I’ll keep a lasso on me just to reel her back every time she runs away. She thinks running away will cause me to do the same. But nothing can keep me away from her, not even her demons."

Another fantastic read from an indie author I discovered because I signed up to ARC read her newest story. However, because I'm me & I don't like to start a series unless it's from the beginning, I wanted to read this one first. And boy am I glad I did! It's great! 

“'You are the most frustratingly beautiful woman I have ever met,' he confessed, his words seemingly emerging from the depths of his soul. He swallowed hard. 'But you push me away every time... I just don’t understand.'
'You don’t want me,' I answered softly...
'I want you in the worst way, Tee... More than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life. I would chase you to the ends of the earth to prove that to you.'
With his confession, all doubts and reservations seemed to melt away. The world ceased to exist, and it was just the two of us."

What to say about a book that feels like it was exactly what I needed? Well, I could start off talking about how it’s got depth because both main characters are running away from their past lives filled with mistakes/regrets, some trauma, and the weight of expectations. Or I could talk about how it feels like they were fated for each other (in only the best way) because they compliment one another perfectly. Or I could mention the cat and cow humor woven throughout the story and how it will make you giggle out loud. though this story contains all of these great things, its magnificence comes from the person telling this story: the author. K.T. Maddan’s writing is beautifully descriptive, and the characters are quite compelling. Escaping her abusive past, Tee finds herself working on a cattle farm when one of the brothers returns home from a prison stint after making a mistake in his youth. But they’re more than their troubled pasts, which threaten to swallow them in darkness. Fortunately, they’ve found each other & this story of survival, love, protection & the beauty of a fresh start.

"'Eli, I… I can’t stay away from you.’
'Then don’t... Tee, break your rules for me, or watch as I continue to prove to you, that I am the exception...'
'Sometimes...' she whispered, her words floating like a soft exhale, 'It feels like you want to disappear, but I just wanted to be found.'”

There's some difficult subject matter (check your CWs!), but it's tackled respectfully. And there's humor and heart sprinkled throughout killer, swoony lines you're guaranteed to love. I really liked this story because of its small town, haters to lovers, story of survival & redemption.

"'Why me, Eli?' I asked hesitantly.
'Why anyone else when you exist?'”

And enjoy some of my favorite quotes, but this is by no means all of them... this book is full of sweet & swoon-y moments!
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