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Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
5.0
This book was so exhilarating. The book is categorised as New Adult but both the main characters, Knox and Ava were very mature for their age. Both of them had soul wrenching pasts and their characters had depth.
I usually find it difficult to read books that contain the topic of sexual assault, bullying, depression, substantial abuse or deep mental trauma but this book was so good that I couldn't stop wanting for more. (I re-read this book at least 3 times) The book was romantic and at the same time it was filled with angst and tragedy.
"I've learned to be patient. Everything arrives when it's supposed to."
Ava was such a strong female character. She was an orphan and was so alone. She loved her brother fiercely. She worked a lot for a scholarship to one of the most prestigious schools, Camden Prep. After what she had been through, she deserved her happily ever after.
“Kissing him is like free falling into a hot fire, and maybe I should be afraid of this, but I crave the way his chest burns against mine, the way it ignites every atom inside me.”
Knox was an amazing character who had many "jock friends"and was the leader of the Sharks. He cared a lot about his twin brother Dane, just like Ava cared for her brother.
Knox was so protective towards Ava, this made me see his soft side. He was so swoon worthy!
"No matter the road you take, it doesn't matter if it's beautiful or ugly, hard or smooth, paved or pitted with ruts- it's your road to take. What matters is how it ends."
“And someday, someday, I’ll have a beautiful road, smooth and easy and perfect.”
Knox wanted Ava and was fascinated with her since the moment he first saw her with one of his friends (who was responsible for hurting Ava)
"He won't take his eyes off me. I watch with fascination as Knox bites his lower lip, digging in deep, so hard I expect to see blood bloom there."
Ava was away from school for 10 months due to the trauma she faced and now she's back to prove to the person who abused her, that whatever happened with her did not completely destroy her. Her scars were faded but she really didn't forget what happened.
Knox was the star quarterback who was known for not kissing girls on the lips and had a scarred soul. Both of them were so intense. Their chemistry and the development of a new relationship between them was so emotional.
This book was captivating and the characters were hard to forget.
Ilsa Madden-Mills definitely is one of my favourite authors now! This book was about romance but I really liked the fact that she didn't entirely focus on the romance but also explained the painful and haunting pasts that both the characters experienced on a daily basis. Overall it was beautifully written and I would definitely recommend reading this book!
I usually find it difficult to read books that contain the topic of sexual assault, bullying, depression, substantial abuse or deep mental trauma but this book was so good that I couldn't stop wanting for more. (I re-read this book at least 3 times) The book was romantic and at the same time it was filled with angst and tragedy.
"I've learned to be patient. Everything arrives when it's supposed to."
Ava was such a strong female character. She was an orphan and was so alone. She loved her brother fiercely. She worked a lot for a scholarship to one of the most prestigious schools, Camden Prep. After what she had been through, she deserved her happily ever after.
“Kissing him is like free falling into a hot fire, and maybe I should be afraid of this, but I crave the way his chest burns against mine, the way it ignites every atom inside me.”
Knox was an amazing character who had many "jock friends"and was the leader of the Sharks. He cared a lot about his twin brother Dane, just like Ava cared for her brother.
Knox was so protective towards Ava, this made me see his soft side. He was so swoon worthy!
"No matter the road you take, it doesn't matter if it's beautiful or ugly, hard or smooth, paved or pitted with ruts- it's your road to take. What matters is how it ends."
“And someday, someday, I’ll have a beautiful road, smooth and easy and perfect.”
Knox wanted Ava and was fascinated with her since the moment he first saw her with one of his friends (who was responsible for hurting Ava)
"He won't take his eyes off me. I watch with fascination as Knox bites his lower lip, digging in deep, so hard I expect to see blood bloom there."
Ava was away from school for 10 months due to the trauma she faced and now she's back to prove to the person who abused her, that whatever happened with her did not completely destroy her. Her scars were faded but she really didn't forget what happened.
Knox was the star quarterback who was known for not kissing girls on the lips and had a scarred soul. Both of them were so intense. Their chemistry and the development of a new relationship between them was so emotional.
This book was captivating and the characters were hard to forget.
Ilsa Madden-Mills definitely is one of my favourite authors now! This book was about romance but I really liked the fact that she didn't entirely focus on the romance but also explained the painful and haunting pasts that both the characters experienced on a daily basis. Overall it was beautifully written and I would definitely recommend reading this book!