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Why It's Real by C. A. Harms, S. Moose
4.0
Why It's Real is a tough read. These people go through so much in this novel; it's just a hard climb at times. I believe Remy and Aimee are genuinely good people, but there is so much emotional chaos going on I don't feel I truly get to know them. Not to say that I didn't enjoy the story, I just was overwhelmed a bit by all that was going on.
Remy is the product of a nasty childhood with awful parents. That is left him shallow and unwilling to be who he can be in relationships because he thinks he is going to be like his parents. Remy's thinking is flawed, and part of the story is Remy facing who he is and who he wants to be. He has good friends who are willing to tell him hard truths, but ultimately it is his love for Aimee that gets him to move forward.
Aimee is also the product of dysfunctional parenting. Her parenting woes, however, is the other end of the spectrum from Remy. Aimee is a bit of an overachiever. Her story is one of her learning to trust and just be. She is loved by her brother and friends, and learning to accept their affection along with believing in Remy's love is enormous for her.
With all this, various trials and tribulations abound in this novel keep the reader on a ride of emotional highs and lows. Warning: there is a lot of angst in this novel. Some enjoy all the anxiety; others may find it challenging to handle. It's all in your preference. Everyone gets their HEA, and you are smiling at the end for Remy and Aimee; it's just their path was at times agonizing. If you love your novels with emotional weight and a journey to light, this novel is for you.
Remy is the product of a nasty childhood with awful parents. That is left him shallow and unwilling to be who he can be in relationships because he thinks he is going to be like his parents. Remy's thinking is flawed, and part of the story is Remy facing who he is and who he wants to be. He has good friends who are willing to tell him hard truths, but ultimately it is his love for Aimee that gets him to move forward.
Aimee is also the product of dysfunctional parenting. Her parenting woes, however, is the other end of the spectrum from Remy. Aimee is a bit of an overachiever. Her story is one of her learning to trust and just be. She is loved by her brother and friends, and learning to accept their affection along with believing in Remy's love is enormous for her.
With all this, various trials and tribulations abound in this novel keep the reader on a ride of emotional highs and lows. Warning: there is a lot of angst in this novel. Some enjoy all the anxiety; others may find it challenging to handle. It's all in your preference. Everyone gets their HEA, and you are smiling at the end for Remy and Aimee; it's just their path was at times agonizing. If you love your novels with emotional weight and a journey to light, this novel is for you.