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A review by noa_ashley_
Briar Valley: The Complete Duet by J. Rose
3.0
~ Review of Where Broken Wings Fly (book 1 of this duet) ~ 3 ⭐
"Killian, Zach and even Micah have made me feel at home in their own way." - Willow
"She's bringing me back to life." - Micah
"Broken wings can still fly. You are living proof of that." - Killian
"You’ve got so much to give to the world even when you don’t see it. I’m so glad I met you." - Zach
Willow ran away from her husband with her daughter Adrianna. They are welcomed in Briar Valley by all the people that live there, it doesn't happen a lot that there are new people in town, it took some time but the people there are very sweet and welcoming.
Micah looked at the ceiling when Willow undressing and in the bath (also that scene was so beautiful, talking about feelings is hard for him but he did it!), he is very respectful to her space and her boundaries, I think the other guys could learn from that. I love him so much, he's my favorite. He knows what it's like to lose someone, to be stuck in grief. They understand each other.
Zach is very playful but he can also be serious when he needs to be. He is always looking out for everyone, Micah and him are twin brothers and they both deal differently with their past.
It took a while for me to like Killian, I didn't like the way he approached Willow in the first book, to be honest Zach could've been a lot better too. I feel like there were enough signs about Willow's past that they didn't see. I personally would have done things differently, I would have treated her differently. Especially Killian was very closed minded and that is simply not how you treat anyone who was in Willow's situation or a stranger. Not once did they ask how they could help with the panic attacks. If someone says that they want be touch and that you should stop talking, you do that! Micah really did help her the best in those situations, I have not a bad things to say about him.
Willow is so strong, she's been through so much and a lot of people have let her down and didn't protect her. So it was very hard for her to have trust in the people in town and with a lot of patience that trust grew. Her behavior made sense to me, she never felt safe and she does everything to protect her daughter.
I love all the moments with Adrianna, she has 3 amazing (step)dads, they do everything to make sure that she is happy, she can finally be a child and have friends. She knows that she is safe and that she is loved.
I missed something in this book, I don't agree with how Willow was treated by Killan and Zach. That is why I gave this book 3 stars. Micah however was just what she needed.
First book characters from 1-4
1. Micah
2. Willow
3. Zach
4. Killian
~ Review of Where Wild Things Grow (book 2 of this duet) ~ 3 ⭐
"Maybe, we’re all too broken. And this cannot be fixed." - Willow
At the end of the first book, something happened what effected this book. The guys had lots of time to think about their behavior but they (especially Killian & Zach) just keep treating her the same way which in my opinion wasn't good, they weren't really respectful, they didn't really talk through their feelings. They all need therapy so that they can grow and heal together! They are a beautiful family and they deserve to be the best versions of themselves but they are working on that and the family isn't so little anymore...
A partner should make you feel safe, that you can say everything knowing what you will figure it all out together, Micah did that in the best way he could. Even with his depression, he did more for her then the others.
“My head… You left me alone in it.” - Micah
Killan literally emotionally manipulated her by asking her daughter "Did you miss Briar Valley?" that wasn't fair and that was very low of him and I get that he was hurting. It took a long time for Killian to have characters development.
The second book felt repetitive, it was a circle of danger --> they are safe --> they are not safe --> happy family
Second book characters from 1-4
1. Micah
2. Willow
3. Zach
4. Killian
J Rose just know how to write beautiful, heartbreaking and raw characters and stories with mental health. The end of her books always feel so comforting, knowing that the characters really went through it but they did it together and that is a really good message. I just didn't agree with certain behaviors, or how certain situations were written or handled. The writing is poetic and beautiful!
I read an ARC copy of this duet, thank you for the opportunity
"Killian, Zach and even Micah have made me feel at home in their own way." - Willow
"She's bringing me back to life." - Micah
"Broken wings can still fly. You are living proof of that." - Killian
"You’ve got so much to give to the world even when you don’t see it. I’m so glad I met you." - Zach
Willow ran away from her husband with her daughter Adrianna. They are welcomed in Briar Valley by all the people that live there, it doesn't happen a lot that there are new people in town, it took some time but the people there are very sweet and welcoming.
Micah looked at the ceiling when Willow undressing and in the bath (also that scene was so beautiful, talking about feelings is hard for him but he did it!), he is very respectful to her space and her boundaries, I think the other guys could learn from that. I love him so much, he's my favorite. He knows what it's like to lose someone, to be stuck in grief. They understand each other.
Zach is very playful but he can also be serious when he needs to be. He is always looking out for everyone, Micah and him are twin brothers and they both deal differently with their past.
It took a while for me to like Killian, I didn't like the way he approached Willow in the first book, to be honest Zach could've been a lot better too. I feel like there were enough signs about Willow's past that they didn't see. I personally would have done things differently, I would have treated her differently. Especially Killian was very closed minded and that is simply not how you treat anyone who was in Willow's situation or a stranger. Not once did they ask how they could help with the panic attacks. If someone says that they want be touch and that you should stop talking, you do that! Micah really did help her the best in those situations, I have not a bad things to say about him.
Willow is so strong, she's been through so much and a lot of people have let her down and didn't protect her. So it was very hard for her to have trust in the people in town and with a lot of patience that trust grew. Her behavior made sense to me, she never felt safe and she does everything to protect her daughter.
I love all the moments with Adrianna, she has 3 amazing (step)dads, they do everything to make sure that she is happy, she can finally be a child and have friends. She knows that she is safe and that she is loved.
I missed something in this book, I don't agree with how Willow was treated by Killan and Zach. That is why I gave this book 3 stars. Micah however was just what she needed.
First book characters from 1-4
1. Micah
2. Willow
3. Zach
4. Killian
~ Review of Where Wild Things Grow (book 2 of this duet) ~ 3 ⭐
"Maybe, we’re all too broken. And this cannot be fixed." - Willow
At the end of the first book, something happened what effected this book. The guys had lots of time to think about their behavior but they (especially Killian & Zach) just keep treating her the same way which in my opinion wasn't good, they weren't really respectful, they didn't really talk through their feelings. They all need therapy so that they can grow and heal together! They are a beautiful family and they deserve to be the best versions of themselves but they are working on that and the family isn't so little anymore...
A partner should make you feel safe, that you can say everything knowing what you will figure it all out together, Micah did that in the best way he could. Even with his depression, he did more for her then the others.
“My head… You left me alone in it.” - Micah
Killan literally emotionally manipulated her by asking her daughter "Did you miss Briar Valley?" that wasn't fair and that was very low of him and I get that he was hurting. It took a long time for Killian to have characters development.
The second book felt repetitive, it was a circle of danger --> they are safe --> they are not safe --> happy family
Second book characters from 1-4
1. Micah
2. Willow
3. Zach
4. Killian
J Rose just know how to write beautiful, heartbreaking and raw characters and stories with mental health. The end of her books always feel so comforting, knowing that the characters really went through it but they did it together and that is a really good message. I just didn't agree with certain behaviors, or how certain situations were written or handled. The writing is poetic and beautiful!
I read an ARC copy of this duet, thank you for the opportunity