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A review by afterallisreadanddone
Summer Sparrow by Emmerson Hoyt
5.0
"Evil may lurk in every corner of this world, but we will not let the darkness overcome the light."
*Please check the author's website for any content/trigger warnings that may affect you.* This is a new adult/adult book that may have themes/situations/content not suitable for some readers. This is an 18+ read.
This is the second book in the Jackals and Vipers duet, but it is not a standalone. You'll need to read September Doves prior to reading Summer Sparrow.
To say that this book utterly broke my heart and methodically put it back together is only how I can begin to describe how this book impacted me. This is the second book in the duet and picks up where the first book concluded. The book starts with Riley and Holly's time in Boston in the aftermath of the events back in Eden. Riley faces a challenge being in Boston under the protection of the Vipers, and Colton cannot be with her. This has dire consequences and eventually leads to a series of mistakes, misunderstandings , and hurt feelings that badly strain relationships. Ultimately, Riley and Colton try to save Eden and keep everyone safe from threats on multiple fronts.
Summer Sparrow fully embodies the idea that forgiveness and redemption must be earned, but that it is possible when you have people around you who love you no matter what. Colton desperately wants to protect the ones he loves and keep them safe, and is willing to go that hard road alone, but he comes to realize that he doesn't need to bear those burdens by himself. This exemplifies the kind of character growth that is seen throughout and I found it very convincing that there was not a fast and easy fix to the utter heartbreak caused by Colton's decisions. He is a man of action and he is willing to do whatever it takes to get Riley back. I was so invested in Riley and Colton's relationship and shed some honest to God tears at the way this all played out. This book is an emotional journey, but so worth it for the ending. Even though the Jackals have lost so much, they prove time and again that love, family, and friendship can help you weather the worst of storms. There are also some great new characters that are introduced that fully round out the cast, strengthen the sense of found family, and make the story all the more endearing.
*Please check the author's website for any content/trigger warnings that may affect you.* This is a new adult/adult book that may have themes/situations/content not suitable for some readers. This is an 18+ read.
This is the second book in the Jackals and Vipers duet, but it is not a standalone. You'll need to read September Doves prior to reading Summer Sparrow.
To say that this book utterly broke my heart and methodically put it back together is only how I can begin to describe how this book impacted me. This is the second book in the duet and picks up where the first book concluded. The book starts with Riley and Holly's time in Boston in the aftermath of the events back in Eden. Riley faces a challenge being in Boston under the protection of the Vipers, and Colton cannot be with her. This has dire consequences and eventually leads to a series of mistakes, misunderstandings , and hurt feelings that badly strain relationships. Ultimately, Riley and Colton try to save Eden and keep everyone safe from threats on multiple fronts.
Summer Sparrow fully embodies the idea that forgiveness and redemption must be earned, but that it is possible when you have people around you who love you no matter what. Colton desperately wants to protect the ones he loves and keep them safe, and is willing to go that hard road alone, but he comes to realize that he doesn't need to bear those burdens by himself. This exemplifies the kind of character growth that is seen throughout and I found it very convincing that there was not a fast and easy fix to the utter heartbreak caused by Colton's decisions. He is a man of action and he is willing to do whatever it takes to get Riley back. I was so invested in Riley and Colton's relationship and shed some honest to God tears at the way this all played out. This book is an emotional journey, but so worth it for the ending. Even though the Jackals have lost so much, they prove time and again that love, family, and friendship can help you weather the worst of storms. There are also some great new characters that are introduced that fully round out the cast, strengthen the sense of found family, and make the story all the more endearing.