A review by booktrovert_chronicles
Never Tear Us Apart by D.M. Simmons

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Please check any trigger warnings! 

“It’s my sweat that’s etched into your skin. Every inch of your body knows only one touch—mine.”

From start to finish, I was hooked. All the 90s references had me filled with nostalgia. I can't believe I forgot about floppy discs. 

It was refreshing to see a story where no one is glued to their phones and the author didn't have to write text conversations. 

 

Cruz made a choice two years ago that left him and Ellery without each other. When he runs into her for the first time since their breakup, those familiar sparks fly. 

With Ellery home for the summer, the last thing she expected was Cruz. He was her world and still is, even after all this time. Those walls she built around her heart, come crumbling down. 

But, can Cruz earn her forgiveness and can they find a way to happiness despite the obstacles? 

This book is filled with lots of spice, a possessive MMC(swoon), and plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing. The characters had me rooting for them through the whole story.