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Music Lights & Never Afters
by C.L. Matthews
I’m not sure where to start with this book, there’s so many layers to it. I already knew based off the dedication of the book that this was going to crush me in the most beautiful way. The whole book has dark somber tones that put their fangs into you, refusing to let go.
Madden is a tortured soul & Andy is his salve. It’s a forbidden love that takes dark twisted turns. You find yourself chasing down the characters highs and lingering in their lows.
The artistry in metaphors that Matthews used are hauntingly poetic. I’m not sure what inspired this story, but it was all let out, laid bare & raw. They don’t shy away from the honesty of how mental health affects our thoughts & drives behaviors.
The story is balanced nicely with the spice (and holy hot tamales does it get spicy).
It is also one of the most racially diverse & LGBTQ+ books that I’ve read and I loved every second of it.
I would highly recommend this book, it will definitely be one that I will not forget.
⚠️ Please check triggers before reading, the Author has them available.
Madden is a tortured soul & Andy is his salve. It’s a forbidden love that takes dark twisted turns. You find yourself chasing down the characters highs and lingering in their lows.
The artistry in metaphors that Matthews used are hauntingly poetic. I’m not sure what inspired this story, but it was all let out, laid bare & raw. They don’t shy away from the honesty of how mental health affects our thoughts & drives behaviors.
The story is balanced nicely with the spice (and holy hot tamales does it get spicy).
It is also one of the most racially diverse & LGBTQ+ books that I’ve read and I loved every second of it.
I would highly recommend this book, it will definitely be one that I will not forget.
⚠️ Please check triggers before reading, the Author has them available.