A review by ckreads28
Beneath the Surface by Emily McIntire

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think the themes of this were very important especially the recovery from trauma of being an addict, surviving child abuse and sexual assault.

I did love seeing Lily being an amazing mom in her own right to Chase. I love the way seeing both Alex/Mason also opening up and taking little C under his arm as well, and how they both opened up to each other. 

The communication with and during the spice was everything, even if it wasn't all for me. The healing of these characters individually and together was everything, but as always

the third act and miscommunication did bother me.

. While this series wasn't 5 stars for me I feel each faces important themes and topics we all need to talk about more. The friendships into found family was everything.